Senior GIS Data Analyst

Cable One/Sparklight and its family of brands keep customers and associates connected through an inclusive and rewarding workplace. The Senior GIS Data Analyst creates, analyzes, and maintains GIS data to support the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of fiber and HFC networks, as well as map requests and regulatory updates. The role provides technical GIS support, manages geospatial infrastructure inventories, and collaborates with internal teams on mapping and network-related projects.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support for fiber optic and HFC network mapping utilizing ArcGIS and ArcFM software
• Provides direct input on the development, design and maintenance of GIS datasets, geodatabases, and related applications developed on top of ESRI’s ArcGIS
• Assists with data collection, attributing and editing of spatial data including data cleanup, data organization and map creation using ESRI’s ArcGIS software
• Assists in updating of parcel data using ESRI’s ArcMap/ArcGIS Pro and REGRID data entry (coordinate geometry)
• Familiarity with ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online and ArcFM
• Relational database analysis and modeling knowledge
• Provides advanced technical support for GIS related project activities
• Conduct in-depth map research of County, State and Federal records and skillfully interpret documents like maps, aerial photographs, and construction as-builts to gather valuable spatial data
• Assist in the preparation of specifications and standards pertaining to the company’s use of GIS software for engineering, construction, maintenance and operation of its fiber and DHFC routes
• Manage and maintain geospatial data related to the fiber & HFC route assets and schematics to inventory the capacities and status of existing fiber infrastructure
• Perform general calculations and comprehend the theory and function of coordinate systems and geodetic projections
• Work with internal teams such as Legal, Market Expansion and design teams to support GIS map requests
• Ensure all related fiber infrastructure geospatial inventories are in alignment with GIS best practices
• Other duties and/or responsibilities not specifically set forth above may, however, be assigned as needed

Requirements:

• Strong cartographic skills using ESRI's ArcGIS Pro for creation of products for presentation both digitally and in hard copy format
• 5 years' plus experience working in ESRI platforms such as ArcGIS and ArcFM implementing applications for accessing and analyzing spatial data using GIS software systems
• Bachelor's degree, with focus on GIS
• Experience producing or updating overlay maps to show information boundaries, utility locations, or topographic features on various base maps at different scales and coordinate systems
• Demonstrated experience handling multiple priorities, organizing work to meet changing priorities, and working efficiently and effectively under pressure
• Proven customer service with internal teams, with sense of urgency, attention to detail, and ability to handle situations diplomatically and across various levels of the organization
• Strong interactive communication and negotiation skills and an aptitude for problem-solving
• Must have experience with ArcGIS and ESRI
• Understanding of outside plant design & construction techniques
• Experience using Python and SQL programming languages is a plus
• Experience using MyWorld, ArcFM and Autocad is a plus