Senior GIS Analyst

We are seeking a Senior GIS Analyst with 5-10 years of experience for our Huntsville, AL office.

This candidate is responsible for leading advanced GIS analysis and enterprise geospatial workflows, ensuring the accuracy, quality, and usability of spatial data supporting infrastructure, utility, environmental, and remote sensing projects. The Senior GIS Analyst serves as a technical resource and mentor, bridging GIS technology, data standards, and operational needs.

At WGI, you will find talented, passionate associates providing exceptional service in collaborative, team-driven environments, all while having fun and enjoying the work they do. We work to stay ahead of the curve by investing in the latest tools and technology. As one of the nation's top consulting firms, we consistently strive to promote efficiency, cultivate a culture our associates can proudly embrace, and empower our associates to advance their career growth at WGI, and beyond.

WGI is always looking for remarkable individuals to join our team and help us grow in our vision. If you think you are an innovative, self-motivated team-player, and want to shape your community, join our WGI team today!

WGI offers a complete Benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD & STD, Life Insurance, 401k with match, PTO, Holidays, HSA with company contribution, Pet insurance, and Employee assistance program.

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Lead and execute advanced GIS analysis and geospatial production workflows using a methodological, standardsbased approach.
• Design, maintain, and manage enterprise geodatabases, spatial data models, and schemas to support multiuser environments.
• Integrate and analyze LiDARderived datasets (classified point clouds, DEMs, contours, and derivatives) within GIS environments.
• Serve as a technical specialist, providing guidance on GIS standards, data governance, metadata, and product generation.
• Develop, document, and improve GIS workflows, QA/QC procedures, and best practices to support consistent, highquality deliverables.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of GIS and LiDARsupported products, including accuracy assessments and reporting.
• Support webbased GIS platforms by configuring and maintaining maps, applications, and dashboards.
• Utilize scripting, modeling, or automation tools to improve efficiency, repeatability, and scalability of GIS processes.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to GIS Analysts and Technicians, including training and workflow support.
• Participate in project planning, technical estimating, and coordination with project managers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and information security policies.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative geospatial team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Geospatial Science, Environmental Science, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred
• GIS Professional (GISP) certification is preferred
• 5-10+ years of progressively responsible experience in GIS analysis, geospatial systems, or related disciplines.
• Advanced experience with ESRI software, including ArcGIS Pro and enterprise or webbased GIS environments.
• Demonstrated experience integrating LiDAR and remote sensing datasets into GIS workflows.
• Experience developing and managing geodatabases, spatial data standards, and metadata (FGDC/ISO).
• Proficiency with geospatial automation tools such as Python (ArcPy), ModelBuilder, or equivalent.
• Experience with geospatial production tools (e.g., GeoCue, TerraScan, LP360, LAStools) is preferred.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problemsolving skills with high attention to detail.
• Proven ability to serve as a senior technical resource and mentor within a team environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office setting. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard, and mouse. The use of a telephone headset will allow for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls reach with hands and arms, speak, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

If you have what it takes to join our growing organization and want to be part of a dedicated team, please apply today. In return, WGI provides a competitive salary and an outstanding work environment. WGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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