The Planet Group

Senior GIS Analyst

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This role is for a Senior GIS Analyst on a 12-month contract, offering a competitive pay rate. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in GIS or related field, 5-7 years of GIS experience, and strong skills in Esri ArcGIS, utility data, and data governance.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
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💰 - Day rate
320
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🗓️ - Date
April 11, 2026
🕒 - Duration
More than 6 months
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🏝️ - Location
Unknown
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📄 - Contract
Unknown
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🔒 - Security
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
Lansing, MI
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Spatial Data #Data Management #Automation #Data Modeling #Data Quality #Metadata #Microsoft Excel #Migration #SAP #Data Governance #Data Integration #Compliance #Datasets #"ETL (Extract #Transform #Load)" #Scala #Data Analysis #Documentation #Quality Assurance
Role description
Contract Length: : 12 months Schedule: 40 Hours Senior GIS Analyst | Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Engineering, or related field required. • Minimum 5-7 years professional experience in GIS. • Strong experience with the Esri ArcGIS platform, including ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, and web GIS architecture. • Demonstrated experience working in enterprise GIS environments, including data management, workflow configuration, and system design. • Experience working with utility data, preferably gas distribution systems, including asset modeling and operational workflows. • High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data analysis, validation) and standard business tools. • Demonstrated ability to work independently, apply analytical judgment, and solve ambiguous problems. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced, evolving environment • Proven effectiveness in a work environment with cross-functional partners. • Experience with ArcGIS Networks, including data modeling, configuration, or implementation support. • Experience with Survey 123, SAP or other enterprise Work Management Systems. • Background in utilities, engineering, integrity management, or regulatory compliance. • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex GIS concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. • Experience leading GIS tasks or workstreams, including planning, coordination, and quality assurance. Senior GIS Analyst | Responsibilities: Utility Network Program Transformation- • Lead the design and implementation of a statewide digital redlining framework to support integration into the authoritative gas GIS dataset. • Translate legacy GIS and paper-based workflows into scalable, standardized processes aligned with Utility Network data models and business requirements. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, IT, and external vendors to ensure GIS solutions align with enterprise architecture and downstream system integrations. • Support data readiness activities including data validation, migration support, and alignment to Utility Network standards and best practices. • Extensive experience with geographically derived assessments, enterprise data integration, spatial data governance, metadata management and interpretation of business and performance metrics to support transformation objectives. • Design, develop, and maintain web GIS applications using Esri tools including Experience Builder, Story Maps, Dashboards, Field Maps, and Survey123 within ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online. Advanced GIS Data Management & Analysis- • Perform complex GIS data analysis, segmentation, and restructuring of gas distribution assets to improve accuracy, consistency, and usability. • Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve data inconsistencies and misalignments across GIS datasets and integrated systems. • Validate digital redlines and data fields associated with gas services and distribution assets to meet production goals and compliance expectations. • Support development of data validation rules, automation processes, and repeatable workflows to improve data quality. Data Governance, Quality & Continuous Improvement- • Establish and reinforce GIS data quality standards related to asset management. • Identify systemic data issues and recommend process improvements, automation opportunities, or structural data changes to improve long-term data health. • Develop and maintain standard work, job aids, and documentation to support consistent execution of GIS workflows. • Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to streamline processes, reduce manual effort, and enhance overall system usability.