MAPS/GIS Data Analyst

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Princeton, NJ

Posted Jan 12, 2017 - Requisition No. 56467

The world is drowning in data. Do you have the ability to navigate through? If so, we are looking for you!

Our MAPS team is looking for a highly motivated and energetic GIS enthusiast. You have an eye for detail and process improvement that will help determine the best methods for developing, curating and maintaining spatial data. Our internal and external clients count on us for our speed and accuracy, and we'll count on you to help build a cross-platform product that enables them to easily visualize and understand our data. You will work collaboratively with our Business, Sales, Analytics, and News areas to support and refine the product.

We will trust you to:

  • Develop spatial and non-spatial data, providing technical support to other staff or team members; assist in the production of maps
  • Assist in the planning of GIS projects, including development of the project scope, task organization, estimates of effort and other required resources, and timeline necessary to complete the project
  • Participate in building our data validation and publishing tool; research open source technologies
  • Develop methods to make our current manual processes more efficient (this might include writing python scripts to automate manual work where possible)
  • Work with clients (internal and external) to offer demos and training when needed
  • Research the best sources for new data; when necessary, review legal terms and communicate with vendors
  • Help internal teams to render their data on MAPS; respond to ad-hoc requests for map-making and data uploading

What we need to see:

  • BS/BA degree in GIS, Geography, or related field, or equivalent work experience
  • Familiarity with python computer programming constructs and concepts, and some practical application
  • 2+ years of experience maintaining/using spatial data and visualization products
  • Working knowledge of databases, especially S3 and PostGRES
  • Strong analytical and project management skills
  • Ability to collaborate with multiple teams and coordinate between them
  • Commitment to enhancing and developing products

We'd also love to see:

  • Experience acquiring, testing, and validating data from international data sources
  • Knowledge of and experience developing web based mapping software
  • Familiarity with earth observation data or remote sensing
  • Familiarity with spatial data analytical methods and geostatistics
  • Ability to recognize trends and patterns in spatial data
  • Experience working with Agile/Scrum
  • Experience in Financial or Investment Industry

If this sounds like you:

Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know what the next steps are.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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