State of Connecticut · 6 hours ago
GIS Analyst (Research Analyst) #260108-6855AR-001
Hartford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expThe State of Connecticut’s Office of Policy and Management is seeking a GIS Analyst (Research Analyst) in their Data and Policy Analytics Division. The role focuses on supporting data analysis, managing geospatial data, and developing workflows to enhance decision-making processes for state agencies and municipalities.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Support the collection, compilation, and dissemination of geographic information systems (GIS) data across the state, including from and to state agencies, councils of government, municipalities, and other constituencies
Contribute to the management of a geospatial data clearinghouse for public access to such information through the online repository, described in section 4-67p of the general statutes
Support the creation and acquisition of GIS data, including aerial imagery, elevation, hydrographic data, and parcel information
Assist GIS Office staff in developing and maintaining up-to-date broadband maps, showing availability and adoption of broadband service, including publication of map data through the geospatial data clearinghouse
Perform technical data processing to aggregate and organize existing data sets and create new data sets
Develop interactive web mapping applications and static maps for state agencies and external stakeholders
Develop and implement repeatable data science, analytic, and mapping workflows
Support in assisting state agencies with their GIS needs by participating in meetings, sourcing data and tools, providing technical support, and developing static or web maps
Conduct training and outreach on GIS data, analytical techniques, and geospatial programs and methods
Perform related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Six (6) years of professional experience in research, data analysis or economics
Knowledge of research methods and techniques
Knowledge of statistics
Skills in interpersonal skills
Skills in oral and written communication skills
Ability to analyze data
Ability to develop programs and use prepackaged computer programs to perform data analysis
Ability to understand agency related policies and procedures as they relate to research
Preferred
Experience working in state, municipal, or federal government
Experience developing workflows, templates, and standard operating procedures to streamline processes and improve user experience
Experience explaining complex, technical subject matter to a general audience
Experience with one or more of the following: parcel and CAMA data, raster data and methods, utility data, natural resource data, planning and zoning data, and address data
Experience creating interactive and static geospatial visualizations such as dashboards, reports, maps, posters, and web content to present key findings and information
Experience with web content management
Experience with data discovery, cleaning, processing, and dissemination for large spatial and non-spatial datasets (e.g., spatializing non-spatial data, schema transformations, error correction)
Experience with GIS Software, ETL processes, scripting, and query languages (e.g., ArcGIS, SQL, Python, R, JavaScript, FME)
Benefits
Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
Company
State of Connecticut
The State of Connecticut – Executive Branch employs thousands of dedicated professionals, committed to providing a safe and thriving environment for our community, and visitors.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Heidi B. Pugliese MSN, RN
Chief Executive Officer
Nicole Hernandez
Regional Chief Operating Officer
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