GIS Analyst 3 (Atlanta)

Job Title: GIS Analyst 3 Location: Atlanta, GA Duration: 3 years 05/18/2026--05/18/2029 Job Description The Planet Group is seeking a GIS Analyst that will develop an understanding of current data state, workflows and processes and develop solutions for integrations, transformations, and deliverables. This will include GIS data analysis, data mining, technical support, and database maintenance to meet internal and external customer requirements. Requires demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and recommend the best track for data development and processing.

Project work will involve process improvement, quality control, data creation from spatial and tabular sources, conversion, migration, and maintenance. Bachelor’s degree in geography (GIS), engineering, computer science, or related field and 3+ years experience in industry standard GIS. GIS certificate and 3 years of related work experience in lieu of a degree in related discipline 1+ years in a utility or pipeline GIS Job Responsibilities: Proficiency with linear referencing techniques and concepts is highly recommended Knowledge of the Utility and Pipeline Data model (UPDM) is highly recommended.

Technical project tasks, including database design, advanced GIS analysis and modeling Performs data mining activities to meet customer requirements/specifications Provides specialized queries, maps and reports to meet customer requirements/specifications Performs application testing and documentation of defects Interfaces with users; documents requested/needed changes Identifies new GIS technologies/processes/applications to improve inter-/intra- departmental functions Creates and maintains existing automated processes using Model Builder/Python scripting or other tools Processes, prepares and converts data to enter into GIS from a variety of data formats • Analyzes current business processes and recommends best practice solutions • Perform QA/QC on version data that pushes to the production environment Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Esri ArcGIS Pro – advanced proficiency Esri ArcGIS 10.2x – advanced proficiency Linear referencing - advanced proficiency MS Office suite (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio) – advanced proficiency FME by Safe Software – intermediate proficiency Esri ArcGIS Enterprise – intermediate proficiency Utility Network – intermediate proficiency Model Builder – intermediate proficiency Python – intermediate proficiency SQL RDBMS – intermediate proficiency AutoCAD/CADD – basic proficiency Visual Basic/VBA – basic proficiency SharePoint – basic proficiency Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent geoprocessing and spatial analysis skills Strong requirements review, analytical, and problem solving skills Application testing script development and performance of testing Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies Ability to function independently and as a team member Ability to handle multiple assignments and changing priorities • Ability to work effectively with limited direct supervision Travel (Up to...): 5%