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Job Title:  Lead Analyst GIS
Job Location (Short):  Kansas City, MO
Workplace Type:  Office
Employment Type:  Salaried

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The GIS Analyst Lead provides provides direct, day-to-day supervision and coordination for a team of GIS professionals. The role also supports the GIS manager with spatial analysis, cartography, and spatial data management needs across the organization. This role assists with the implementation of spatial data management and cartography standards and supports GIS users in other areas of the business. 

Connecting you to great benefits

  • Weekly Paychecks
  • Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
  • Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
  • 401(k) w/ Company Match
  • Stock Purchase Plan
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Legal Insurance
  • Discounts on gym memberships,  pet insurance, and much more!

What you’ll do

  • Assist with the development and supervise the day-to-day execution of plans supporting the organization's long-term GIS strategy

  • Support development of geodatabases for land management and other data

  • Leverage existing software to best support operations and recommend integration of new software as appropriate

  • Manage key datasets such as trails, property boundaries, buildings, land management, biodiversity/ecosystem inventory and monitoring, in collaboration with other staff as appropriate

  • Maintain public-facing and internal web map resources.

  • Provide training to GIS users

  • Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of GIS staff to ensure the organization's GIS activities are conducted accurately, ethically, consistently and according to relevant regulations, laws, and standards.

What you’ll need

  • 5 or more years of progressive experience in GIS Technology

  • Bachelor's degree or advanced training in the field preferred

  • Strong interpersonal skills; expert within the field of GIS

  • Experience with creating Story Maps and other innovative map-based communication formats Coordination with and training of other GIS users

  • Knowledge of spatial analytics, R, python, postgres, and postgis

  • Previous supervisory and/or managerial experience.

  • Project management skills including planning, organizing, and coordinating tasks.

  • Authorized to work in the United States.

  • Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen, background, and motor vehicle record check.

Why grow your career with us
Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.  

 

Building stronger solutions together 
Our company is an equal-opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected.   
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Req Id:  6638