Business Analyst (GIS)

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Business Analyst (GIS)

we are specifically looking for a candidate who understands the nuances of Geospatial Information Systems (GIS).

Key Responsibilities

1. Requirements Gathering & Analysis (GIS)

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify business needs and translate them into clear technical requirements (User Stories, PRDs, BRDs).
• Conduct gap analysis to identify opportunities for process improvement within current software workflows.
• Create detailed process maps, wireframes, and workflow diagrams.

2. GIS & Technical Coordination

• Act as the primary liaison between business units and the GIS development team.
• Translate complex spatial concepts into actionable development tasks for engineers.
• Assist in defining requirements for map visualizations, spatial databases, and location-based services.

3. Project Execution & Testing

• Participate in Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Retrospectives).
• Coordinate and perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure solutions meet business criteria, specifically verifying spatial accuracy and map functionality.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for system updates and new features.

Qualifications

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Required Skills:

• Experience:

  5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst (GIS) in a software development environment.

• Documentation:

  Strong proficiency in writing technical specifications and user stories.

• Methodology:

  Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.

• Data Analysis:

  Proficiency in SQL and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI, or Excel).

• Communication:

  Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Preferred Skills (GIS):

• GIS Development Knowledge:

  Understanding of how GIS applications are built (experience working with developers using Python, JavaScript API for ArcGIS, or Leaflet is a major plus).

• Spatial Software:

  Familiarity with Esri ArcGIS (Pro/Enterprise), QGIS, or PostGIS.

• Data Formats:

  Knowledge of spatial data formats (Shapefiles, GeoJSON, KML, Raster/Vector data).

• Database:

  Understanding of spatial databases and how location data is queried and stored.