Job Description

Senior GIS Analyst

Contract Length: 12 months

Tacoma, WA (Onsite)

Overview

Our public power utility client is seeking a Senior GIS IT Analyst to support the design, development, and ongoing operation of their enterprise GIS environment. This consultant will serve as a senior technical advisor within the GIS team, supporting large-scale utility network systems, integrations, and operations & maintenance initiatives.

This role is hands-on and highly technical, with a strong emphasis on ESRI Utility Network, enterprise geodatabases, system integrations, and performance optimization. The ideal candidate brings deep GIS platform expertise, understands electric utility operations, and is comfortable acting as a trusted partner to both technical teams and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and support ESRI Utility Network solutions, including Attribute Rules and custom GIS tools
• Serve as the senior Utility Network GIS developer on Operations & Maintenance initiatives
• Develop custom tools using Python, JavaScript, SQL, and related technologies
• Develop, support, and maintain web services, web maps, and applications in ArcGIS Enterprise Portal
• Perform Portal administration tasks including user/group management and usage monitoring
• Document, test, debug, and implement Portal-based solutions
• Support and coordinate field data collection using tools such as Field Maps, Survey123, Quick Capture, and Experience Builder
• Administer enterprise geodatabases and GIS applications on a daily basis
• Manage data imports, exports, joins, and relates across internal and external data sources
• Produce logs and reports to track data quality and recommend long-term improvements
• Proactively monitor GIS systems using tools such as ArcGIS Monitor, VertiGIS Analytics, and performance utilities
• Troubleshoot performance issues and coordinate with ESRI Support as needed
• Test GIS software and database upgrades to ensure stability and minimal disruption to field users
• Ensure master data consistency across enterprise systems
• Act as a senior technical advisor and liaison across multiple business units
• Support enterprise-wide Operations & Maintenance coordination efforts as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Geography, GIS, or a related field
• 5+ years of hands-on GIS and information technology experience
• Strong experience with ESRI Utility Network technology
• Experience building and maintaining Utility Network Attribute Rules
• Proficiency with ESRI tools including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and related extensions
• Strong scripting and development experience using Python and JavaScript
• Experience working with enterprise databases (SQL Server preferred)

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Prior experience supporting electric utility environments
• SAP experience within the utility sector (particularly Preventative Maintenance modules)
• Experience with ESRI JavaScript 4.x API, ArcPy, Arcade Expressions, and ModelBuilder
• Familiarity with Feature Manipulation Engine (FME)
• Experience with ESRI Data Reviewer and Enterprise Portal Administration
• Master’s degree or formal GIS certificate

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