Assistant GIS Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Why Work Here?

Our mission to achieve universal service addresses America’s current critical needs to build out broadband capabilities for telehealth, online learning, and keeping families connected.

Join us and help USAC accomplish our mission to bridge the digital divide. Through its administration of the $10 billion Universal Service Fund (USF) programs on behalf of the FCC, USAC works to promote the availability of quality services at just, reasonable and affordable rates and to increase access to advanced telecommunications services throughout the nation.

Additional information on USF programs can be found at : https : / / www.usac.org / about /

Benefits

USAC supports our employees well beyond their salary with a system of benefits that rivals the top organizations in the country.

Simply put : if you are committed to improving the lives of others, we are committed to improving yours. USAC provides low-premium, top-of-the-line medical, dental, and vision insurance in addition to disability and life coverage.

Generous 401k contribution, Federal and floating holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time that increases every year. Regular telework schedule and opportunities to take professional development courses and training.

A Multicultural Team

We have actively built an organization that doesn’t just celebrate our diversity; we depend on it. The challenges of achieving universal service require creative and unique perspectives.

Our accepting and inclusive community will challenge you to grow and learn from others while always recognizing the value of your contribution.

USAC employees are passionate about our mission. Our work contributes to the success of all Americans. We’ve worked together to build a culture that is collaborative, ambitious, outcome-oriented, and feedback-focused

As USAC continues to support universal service impacting health care providers, educators, and consumers, it is critical now more than ever that we hire people equally passionate and committed to helping fulfill our mission.

We are currently seeking an experienced, dynamic and collaborative professional to serve as a Assistant GIS Analyst to join our Data Strategy team.

Reporting to the Manager of GIS you will :

Perform data validations, create maps and reports, review and test GIS applications, and support the GIS Analyst and Sr.

GIS Analyst during projects.

This is an outstanding career opportunity for an individual interested in a genuine professional challenge in support of a public-spirited mission.

• Research and validate information using multiple data sources and be able to deconflict and prioritize results
• Data validations on addresses and locations using internal and external sources
• Perform data management, spatial analysis, and statistical analysis using program data within key projects.
• Extract, manipulate and utilize GIS data files and repositories
• Aid in the preparation of internal (senior leadership) and external (FCC) maps, tables, reports and metrics on data project portfolio.
• Design, develop, and execute spatial analysis and visualizations using GIS software such as QGIS or ArcGIS, and BI tools such as Tableau to present program insights, analysis and issues.
• Be able to breakdown GIS concepts and best practices for both technical and non-technical audiences in both written and oral formats.
• Review and test GIS applications, and communicate results clearly and efficiently
• Aid in the development of GIS policies and procedures
• Create SQL queries, and perform basic geoprocessing using R or Python scripting
• Ability to collaborate and work with a team, and across other departments and teams as needed.
• Experience performing research using multiple data sources, often with conflicting definitions or results. Must have experience deconflicting data sources and validating data.
• Knowledge of GIS tools such as QGIS or ArcGIS, and the ability to pick up new and unfamiliar technologies quickly.
• Experience presenting analysis, geographic concepts, and results in plain English for a non-technical audience.
• Experience with a scripting or query language such as SQL, R, or Python.
• Experience working with large datasets is a plus.
• Experience with web mapping capabilities such as CARTO or ArcGIS Online a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

About You

• Possess a Bachelor Degree in Geography, GIS, Cartography or a related technical field or a Bachelor Degree in any field with a certificate in GIS.
• Zero (0) to two (2) years of professionally related experience.
• Possess GIS experience or classwork specifically in spatial analysis, statistics, and working with database structures.
• Experience developing data products such as maps, reports, models, and tools.

USAC is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. All offers of employment with USAC are conditioned on completing and passing a background and reference check.

USAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No agencies please.