Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled GIS Technologist with at least five years of experience working within Esri platforms and geodatabases. The ideal candidate will possess strong software development skills in C# and/or Python,Angular and/or other Javascript based web frameworks. They will have expertise in applying GIS technology to statistical and financial analysis with a basic understanding of data science and regression analysis.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive demographic, transportation network analysis, and other geospatial analysis, and using Esri data for CRE investment team
- Utilize Esri software to analyze population trends, economic data, and geographic patterns relevant to CRE investments
- Develop high-quality spatial visualizations and reports to communicate findings effectively to stakeholders
- Create tools (code libraries, APIs, and Web Apps) that provide simplified workflows for software engineering, quantitative research, and investment teams
- Maintain and optimize geodatabases to ensure data integrity and accessibility for ongoing analyses
- Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience and at least 3 years working with Esri GIS software and geodatabases
- Proficiency in programming languages, including C#, Python, and/or Angular
- Strong analytical skills with a focus on statistics and financial data integration
- Experience working with spatial data processing, visualization, and geospatial analysis
- Knowledge of data science methodologies and their application to GIS
- Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree in GIS, Computer Science, Statistics, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Experience with cloud-based GIS platforms and APIs
- Familiarity with machine learning applications in GIS analysis
- Familiarity with distributed compute frameworks like Spark
- Experience with big data set efficient storage, management, and processing
Candidate Profile
Delivers Results: Delivers consistent, accurate, organized and client-ready work on time; juggles multiple projects effectively
Demonstrates Expertise: Learns quickly and demonstrates proficiency; has strong propensity to learn and grow in the subject area
Innovates: Shows strong analytical reasoning and curiosity; is thoughtful in consistently generating ideas and making improvements; has a solution mindset when faced with problems
Builds Relationships: Is a team player and works well with others both internally and externally; is inclusive and respectful of others' inputs and opinions; develops professional relationships within and outside the firm
Communicates Effectively: Is an effective, organized and clear communicator in both written and verbal format; presents information simply, including complex and technical content
Leads by Example with Team Mentality: Is self-motivated and dependable; shows strong professionalism and has a positive attitude; is respectful and supportive of others and celebrates their achievements; actively works on development
Exemplifies Culture: Embodies the Firm's business principles and core values by actively fostering and contributing to collaboration, engaging with respect and fostering inclusion; enhances the culture of the firm by actively supporting others; contributes to teams or firmwide initiatives
Engages with Feedback: Asks for and offers honest and constructive feedback, demonstrates an openness to feedback, and willingness to learn and look for opportunity to further develop