State GIS Analyst

Arkansas.gov

Senior GIS Analyst overseeing advanced GIS operations related to urban planning and resource allocation. Leading projects and mentoring junior staff with a focus on data integrity and geospatial analysis.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeLittle Rock • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $66,458 - $108,431 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PostGISPythonRemote SensingSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Overseeing advanced geographic information system (GIS) operations within the State of Arkansas.
Leading advanced geospatial analysis and spatial modeling to solve complex problems related to urban planning, environmental management, and resource allocation.
Utilizing GIS tools and advanced techniques to generate insights and inform state policies, projects, and operations.
Conducting predictive and statistical spatial modeling, spatial overlays, network analysis, and other advanced techniques to support state initiatives.
Managing complex geospatial databases and datasets, ensuring quality, consistency, and accuracy of spatial data.
Integrating diverse geospatial data sources into GIS systems to create comprehensive, reliable datasets for analysis.
Ensuring data governance best practices, including metadata standards, version control, and data security protocols.
Leading and managing GIS-related projects from inception through completion, ensuring alignment with state objectives, timelines, and budgets.
Supervising and providing mentorship to junior GIS analysts to enhance their technical expertise and professional development.
Designing, producing, and customizing high-quality maps and visual representations of geospatial data to effectively communicate complex information.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Geospatial Science, Environmental Science, Computer Science, or a related field is required.
Five (5) years of experience working with GIS technologies, spatial analysis, and geospatial data management.
Proficiency in advanced GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS, ERDAS, or similar platforms).
Expertise in spatial data management, geospatial analysis, and geospatial database management (e.g., PostGIS, SQL Server Spatial).
Advanced knowledge of spatial modeling, geospatial statistics, and complex spatial analysis techniques.
Familiarity with remote sensing tools and image processing software for integrating satellite and aerial imagery into GIS.
Ability to create high-quality maps, charts, and interactive geospatial visualizations.
Experience with GIS programming and automation, preferably in Python, R, or SQL, to enhance workflows and streamline tasks.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Overseeing advanced geographic information system (GIS) operations within the State of Arkansas.
Leading advanced geospatial analysis and spatial modeling to solve complex problems related to urban planning, environmental management, and resource allocation.
Utilizing GIS tools and advanced techniques to generate insights and inform state policies, projects, and operations.
Conducting predictive and statistical spatial modeling, spatial overlays, network analysis, and other advanced techniques to support state initiatives.
Managing complex geospatial databases and datasets, ensuring quality, consistency, and accuracy of spatial data.
Integrating diverse geospatial data sources into GIS systems to create comprehensive, reliable datasets for analysis.
Ensuring data governance best practices, including metadata standards, version control, and data security protocols.
Leading and managing GIS-related projects from inception through completion, ensuring alignment with state objectives, timelines, and budgets.
Supervising and providing mentorship to junior GIS analysts to enhance their technical expertise and professional development.
Designing, producing, and customizing high-quality maps and visual representations of geospatial data to effectively communicate complex information. 🎯 Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Geospatial Science, Environmental Science, Computer Science, or a related field is required.
Five (5) years of experience working with GIS technologies, spatial analysis, and geospatial data management.
Proficiency in advanced GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS, ERDAS, or similar platforms).
Expertise in spatial data management, geospatial analysis, and geospatial database management (e.g., PostGIS, SQL Server Spatial).
Advanced knowledge of spatial modeling, geospatial statistics, and complex spatial analysis techniques.
Familiarity with remote sensing tools and image processing software for integrating satellite and aerial imagery into GIS.
Ability to create high-quality maps, charts, and interactive geospatial visualizations.
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Hard Skills & Tools

geographic information system (GIS)geospatial analysisspatial modelingpredictive modelingstatistical spatial modelingspatial overlaysnetwork analysisspatial data managementGIS programmingautomation

Soft Skills

leadershipmentorshipproject managementcommunicationproblem-solving