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Jacobs Senior Geospatial Analyst -- Honolulu HI in Honolulu, Hawaii
Join our Environmental Data Management & Analysis (EDMA) team as a Senior Geospatial Analyst and play a pivotal role in shaping innovative solutions for projects across the Hawaiian Islands and beyond. You will use your technical skills and collaborative spirit to support diverse teams and contribute to impactful projects that deliver value to public and private sector projects in transportation, water, renewable energy, utilities, and more. This role offers the opportunity to join a dynamic, forward-thinking team committed to excellence in geospatial technology and digital solutions.
The Senior Geospatial Analyst will report to Honolulu, Hawaii. Candidates must currently reside on Oahu or be able to commute to our Honolulu office. This is a hybrid work environment, and some work may be performed remotely. Up to 25% travel may be required for specific internal or external meetings or project needs.
We are helping our clients embrace the digital revolution by providing data analysis solutions tailored to their unique challenges. In this role, you will support a diverse range of consulting projects by applying GIS technology to solve complex problems and streamline workflows, directly contributing to innovative solutions that drive efficiency, clarity, and success for clients. Your efforts will enhance decision-making processes and create practical tools to address industry-specific needs.
You’ll utilize your expertise in tools like ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Enterprise to manage, analyze, and share spatial data, ensuring critical insights are both accessible and actionable. By leveraging platforms such as ArcGIS Experience Builder, you will develop engaging web applications tailored to project requirements, delivering intuitive solutions that empower clients to visualize data, explore trends, and achieve project objectives with confidence.
A commitment to data excellence is essential, as you’ll manage and edit GIS data in multi-user environments, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the spatial datasets that underpin critical environmental and engineering projects. Beyond technical skills, this position fosters collaboration, encouraging you to work closely with interdisciplinary teams to integrate geospatial insights into broader solutions. You will also bring creativity and precision to your work, producing high-quality maps and cartographic products for both print and digital platforms, effectively turning complex spatial data into actionable insights that empower change.
The ideal candidate thrives in a multidisciplinary project team environment, guiding project execution through innovative, data-driven solutions. They excel at digging deeper into user requests to uncover and address the root problem, delivering solutions that go beyond the initial ask while working closely with non-technical team members.
At Jacobs, we are encouraged to challenge today and reinvent tomorrow, offering an environment where innovation thrives. Join our team and contribute to solutions that not only tackle environmental challenges but also drive meaningful change in the world.
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geographic Information systems, Geography, Geospatial Science, or related field.
8-10 years' of experience in GIS analysis with a deep understanding of the ArcGIS ecosystem including Desktop, Online, and Enterprise
Experience working with multi-disciplinary project teams and comfortable guiding them through data management best practices and help the project operate in a data driven manner.
Proven ability to gather user requirements, analyze underlying business needs, and develop innovative GIS solutions that address the root problem rather than just fulfilling the initial request.
Understanding of Scrum and Agile methodologies, with the ability to act as a technical project lead by breaking down complex problems into actionable tasks, managing workflows, and bridging the gap between technical and non-technical team members.
Knowledge of UI/UX best practices with the ability to design intuitive and effective web applications for the project team.
Experience creating, publishing, and managing map services.
Demonstrated success creating web applications using ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS Dashboards and StoryMaps.
Understanding of projections and ability to understand and translate data between custom project defined projections and standard projections and coordinate systems.
Familiarity with enterprise geodatabases and multi-user workflows.
Strong problem-solving abilities with a client-focused mindset.
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
General familiarity with core project management competencies (ex: define scope, set timelines, assure quality).
US Citizenship is required
Ideally, you’ll also have:
Experience developing analysis workflows in Python and/or SQL for data processing.
Experience supporting field efforts using Field Maps and Survey123.
Experience building data visualization tools and dashboards using platforms like PowerBI.
Familiarity with the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, including its tools and services for building, deploying, and managing scalable data solutions.
Basic understanding of data science concepts, workflows, and processes, with the ability to integrate them to enhance and complement GIS-based solutions.
Experience using FME to build and manage automated data or reporting workflows.
Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.