GIS Analyst/Engineer (Remote)

Job Title: GIS Analyst / Specialist / Engineer Job Summary: Next Generation, Inc., an Equal Opportunity Employer, is seeking an experienced GIS Analyst/Specialist/Engineer to support our client's Enterprise Asset Management Value Realization Department. The role will provide technical and analytical support for GIS-driven asset management initiatives, data quality improvements, and rail engineering projects. This position is hybrid, with up to one remote day per week. Job Responsibilities: • Develop, configure, and support custom GIS applications and tools for asset management and transportation systems. • Perform geospatial and statistical analyses, integrating and transforming datasets to meet business needs. • Design, test, and maintain ESRI GIS environments (ArcGIS Enterprise, Portal, Server, Desktop, ArcPro, Experience Builder, Survey123 Connect). • Write and optimize code in Python and SQL for data management, analytics, and automation. • Create and maintain reports and dashboards (Power BI, Tableau, GIS Maps) to visualize insights and KPIs. • Ensure accuracy, documentation, and reproducibility of all GIS deliverables. • Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to translate analytical results into actionable recommendations. • Stay current with emerging GIS technologies, programming languages, and spatial analysis methods. Key Requirements: • 510 years of custom GIS development and asset management experience. • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with ESRI GIS software, ArcGIS Enterprise/Portal/Server/Desktop, HeXagon, Microsoft Dynamics, SQL, and Python. • Preferably 2+ years supporting railroad or transit industry projects. • Strong programming and analytical skills (Python, SQL, R, or Java). • Expertise in database design, data quality control, and spatial analytics. • Experience with visualization and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Excel). • Familiarity with transportation and transit systems, preferably large-scale networks. • Knowledge of KPI creation, data modeling, and reporting automation. • Excellent communication and documentation abilities. • Strong problem-solving, prioritization, and project management skills. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Management, Statistics, Mathematics, or Transportation/Civil Engineering (Master's preferred). Job Benefits: Competitive hourly rate range of $80 to $120 an hour based on experience and education