Analyst III – Navigation Systems, Geospatial Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Oregon.

📋 Description

• Act as the main point of contact for coordinating GIS, navigation, and route data challenges that affect field operations.

• Oversee incidents from the point of identification to their resolution.

• Collaborate with Digital, boundary system teams, and external vendors to ensure timely resolutions.

• Lead the management of escalations for issues that are critical to operations.

• Communicate the severity, scope, and impact of issues to cross-functional leadership.

• Evaluate business impacts and prioritize resolutions based on operational risks.

• Maintain a sense of urgency and accountability across internal teams and vendors.

• Identify the root causes of issues and implement preventative strategies to minimize recurring incidents.

• Lead the definition and documentation of requirements for GIS-related projects.

• Convert business needs into both functional and technical requirements.

• Offer insights on system design and technical considerations.

• Assist in quality assurance for vendor and internal WM releases.

• Conduct hands-on validation against documented requirements.

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for GIS capabilities, workflows, and operational use cases.

• Keep up-to-date with WM boundary systems, including DA, OCSD, and APG, and understand their integration points.

• Provide training on new features, processes, and standards.

• Create and maintain job aids and training materials.

• Advocate for GIS best practices, standards, and scalable solution designs.

• Monitor the GIS technology landscape and emerging capabilities.

• Contribute to strategic planning for future GIS capabilities.

• Assess solution feasibility and operational impacts.

• Provide feedback on solution design and architectural direction.

• Foster alignment among business and technical stakeholders.

• Coordinate and integrate complex enterprise solution projects.

• Manage project deliverables, costs, schedules, and quality.

• Plan projects and guide less experienced staff and resources.

• Resolve issues with internal and external customers, suppliers, and partners.

• Propel projects and the organization towards achieving business results.

• Offer direction, training, coaching, mentoring, and leadership to junior staff.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution, or alternatively, a High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution combined with 4 years of relevant work experience.

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in addition to the educational requirements.

• Minimum of 5 years of practical experience directly working with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technologies, covering spatial data analysis, mapping applications, and geospatial data management (preferred).

• Must possess, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or a TSA-approved alternative if required for air travel or access to federal properties.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Short-term disability.

• Stock purchase plan.

• Company matching on a 401(k).

• Paid vacation.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid personal days.

• REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative may be obtained for business travel or access to federal properties.

• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.

• Resources and engagement activities.