GIS Analyst / Specialist / Engineer,

Hello There,

My name is Himanshu Sharma , and I serve as the Recruitment Lead at Kanak-IT INC. I am reaching out to share an excellent career opportunity for the role of GIS Analyst / Specialist / Engineer with our esteemed client. If you are interested then please share your updated resume at Himanshu01@kanakits.com .

Job Description

Position : GIS Analyst / Specialist / Engineer

Location : NYC, NY Hybrid

Duration : Long term contract

Interview : Both Web Cam and Inperson Interview

SUMMARY of the FUNCTION / Role

The client is seeking 1 contractor to serve as an onsite / remote (1 Day from home maximum) as a GIS ANALYST / SPECIALIST / ENGINEER.

This position is to provide technical support for various value realization Enterprise Asset Management Initiatives such as data quality improvements, GIS application creation, & Rail Engineering support work for various agencies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Writing code, performing standard analysis and geo-analysis that will combine and transform datasets to meet a specific business need.
• Applying quality controls to output data for accuracy and usability by the desired audience.
• Developing reports in a variety of formats (Power BI, GIS Maps, Dashboards, automated emails, etc.) to share finished insights.
• Breaking down large requests / problems from senior managers into discrete and solvable tasks.
• Documenting work in a thorough manner consistent with team standards so that it can be easily understood by teammates.
• Creating documents explaining the work done both the outputs / insights and the programs used for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Performing statistical and geospatial analyses on a wide range of datasets.
• Keeping skill current by learning new algorithms, programming languages and GIS techniques.

Qualifications EXPERIENCE & Education

Strong skills in database designs and management

Strong skills in GIS Software Applications, preferably ArcPro and Enterprise, as well as Experience Builder and Survey123 Connect.

Understanding of analytical methods (e.g., probability and statistics, algorithm design).

Familiarity with transit / transportation systems, particularly the MTA subway, bus and railroad networks.

Exceptional ability to read code and interpret data.

Familiarity with data processing and management support tools, including MS Office, advanced Excel analysis, and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

Familiarity with transportation planning theory and practice, especially in large-scale transit systems.

Ability to collaborate and provide support to all levels, both technical and nontechnical.

Ability to manage projects and help lead team-based projects.

Proficiency in data management.

Experience in documenting processes, as well as performing quality checks.

Ability to keep up with technical innovation and trends in data science.

Familiarity with KPI metrics and ability to create algorithms to calculate them.

Ability to deconstruct difficult problems into smaller and simpler pieces.

Ability to think at a policy and strategic level

Strong written communication skills.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Management, Statistics, Mathematics or Transportation Planning / Civil Engineering.

Ability to write, edit, and understand Python code, SQL or R Programming as well as use GIS Applications

Familiarity with data exploration / data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI,

Web Focus, etc.