BSC Group
Senior GIS Analyst
BSC Group, Worcester, MA
BSC uses design, engineering, science, and technology to Build, Support, and Connect with our co-workers and communities. We recognize different passions and perspectives and strive to inspire and empower each other to create meaningful change. As a trusted advisor and neighbor, our team is personally invested in every action we take. We remain focused on diversity, sustainability, and social accountability in the services we provide to our clients.
A successful team member must:
We are seeking a Senior GIS Analyst to join our team of GIS professionals. This role is designed for a mid to senior-level professional who exhibits a deep understanding of typical GIS workflows in the AEC industry. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role leading the development, implementation, and management of GIS projects to support organizational goals. Additionally, the candidate will provide advanced spatial analysis, data management, and web-mapping expertise while skill-sharing with junior team members.
Key Responsibilities
Required Skills and Qualifications
Preferred Credentials/Experience
We understand each BSC team member is unique, as are definitions of work-life balance. Some of our team members are 100% remote and some enjoy an office environment. However, the majority of BSC's workforce embraces a hybrid model, which allows people to work from home, job sites, and other remote locations, as well as any of our office locations when necessary.
BSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to diverse representation on our teams, in our services, and all layers of leadership. We're focused on identifying and dismantling barriers that lead to a more diverse workforce including working diligently to expose underrepresented groups to engineering, science, and design through STEM programs, education and outreach, and industry involvement. We continue to strive to maximize benefits to the communities we impact through diversity and inclusion in strategy and design.
A successful team member must:
- Enjoy a challenge! Internal debates keep us learning and growing.
- Be passionate about seeking, sharing, and applying new knowledge and skills to improve individual, team, and company performance.
- Be committed to continuous upskilling and lifelong learning (seeking opportunities to work outside your comfort zone).
- Maintain a high standard for being ethical, respectful, and fair with your BSC team, clients, and communities.
- Have the courage and strength to show character. Bring your whole self to work!
We are seeking a Senior GIS Analyst to join our team of GIS professionals. This role is designed for a mid to senior-level professional who exhibits a deep understanding of typical GIS workflows in the AEC industry. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role leading the development, implementation, and management of GIS projects to support organizational goals. Additionally, the candidate will provide advanced spatial analysis, data management, and web-mapping expertise while skill-sharing with junior team members.
Key Responsibilities
- GIS Analysis and Mapping: Design and execute complex spatial analyses and geospatial models to support organizational project needs. Design and develop high-quality web-maps, mapping documents, reports, and visualizations using desktop and online GIS tools and software.
- Data Management: Collect, process, and maintain geospatial data from diverse sources. Design robust geodatabases, standardized data schemas, and associated metadata.
- Standards Development and Skill-Sharing: Analyze existing GIS workflows and improve team efficiency through improved standardization and procedures. Assist in designing and conducting technical GIS training. Participate in skill-sharing with junior staff members.
- Web-GIS Advancement: Assist in driving the organizational adoption and integration of web-GIS technologies in our projects and internal business processes (ArcGIS Online).
- Project Management: Assist with the management of GIS projects, including scope definition, resource allocation, timeline management, technical writing, and client correspondence.
- Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with the GIS Team, internal business services, external partners, and clients to understand and fulfill GIS-related needs efficiently and effectively. Present findings, recommendations, and summaries to non-technical stakeholders using GIS technology.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, Urban Planning, or a related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in GIS analysis, data management, or a related role.
- Proficiency in desktop and web-based GIS software (e.g., ESRI ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, QGIS) and spatial data analysis tools.
- Strong understanding of geospatial data formats, database management, and data visualization techniques. Expertise in spatial organization and documentation.
- Experience with scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, R, ModelBuilder, Arcade).
- Experience leading, mentoring, or training technical colleagues or junior staff.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- An innovative mindset for staying abreast of technological advancements and applying them to enhance project outcomes and deliverables.
Preferred Credentials/Experience
- Master's degree or relevant certification (e.g., GISP, Esri Technical Certification).
- Knowledge of remote sensing techniques, hardware and software (e.g., sUAS, advanced raster analysis, LiDAR processing, 3D and indoor modeling).
We understand each BSC team member is unique, as are definitions of work-life balance. Some of our team members are 100% remote and some enjoy an office environment. However, the majority of BSC's workforce embraces a hybrid model, which allows people to work from home, job sites, and other remote locations, as well as any of our office locations when necessary.
BSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to diverse representation on our teams, in our services, and all layers of leadership. We're focused on identifying and dismantling barriers that lead to a more diverse workforce including working diligently to expose underrepresented groups to engineering, science, and design through STEM programs, education and outreach, and industry involvement. We continue to strive to maximize benefits to the communities we impact through diversity and inclusion in strategy and design.