GIS Analyst
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Description of Role:
The GIS Analyst is a core member of the Analytics team, owning the geospatial function end-to-end — from parcel screening and site selection to ArcGIS Online administration and data pipeline maintenance. This role works closely with development, origination, and data engineering to support project siting, strategic analyses, and application development across multiple states and organized power markets.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Lead parcel-level site screening and constraint analysis to support BESS development across target states
- Administer ArcGIS Online (AGOL) — manage users, hosted layers, web maps, dashboards, and data pipelines; maintain organized, production-ready content
- Build and maintain siting notebooks and Python-based geospatial scripts
- Integrate data from vendors into Lightshift’s GIS platform and manage vendor relationships
- Produce maps and spatial exports for commercial, development and leadership presentations
- Maintain the multi-state GIS data library and state-specific project data in SharePoint and GitHub
- Coordinate annual vendor contract renewals and update recurring datasets on a regular cadence
- Monitor new developments across the GIS and energy industries that can improve Lightshift’s analytics toolset
- Conceptualize and execute enhanced analytic approaches and strategic initiatives to improve company siting, strategy, and competitive advantage
Location:
Washington, DC Metro Area
Compensation & Benefits:
- This position offers a salary range of $85,000 – $110,000, commensurate with experience.
- Full benefits package, including 401k, health/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and short-term disability.