Senior GIS Analyst

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:

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 Senior GIS Analyst with our Data Strategy team. Reporting to the Senior Manager of GIS you will:

• Lead for projects and perform complex geospatial analytics, provides input and expertise to non-technical personnel, and creates reports and documentation for assigned projects
• Coordinate with the GIS SME to provide technical input, and perform spatial analysis of program data within key projects.
• Extract, manipulate and utilize GIS data files and repositories to support integration into assessment briefings and reports.
• Recognize and propose opportunities to improve the efficiency, integrity, and stakeholder experience of Universal Service program participants within the programs.
• Lead and aid the preparation of internal (senior leadership) and external (FCC) maps, tables, reports and metrics on data project portfolio.
• Aid in the documentation of current and future geospatial processes, policies, and standards
• Design and develop complex spatial analysis and visualizations using GIS software such as QGIS and BI tools such as Tableau to present program insights, analysis and issues.
• Research GIS concepts, protocols, best practices, and industry standards, and be able to breakdown those ideas for both technical and non-technical audiences in both written and oral formats
• Develop GIS-based tools, applications, databases, or similar solutions in support of program projects.
• Serve as a change agent and advocate for the corporate GIS strategy and direction to support the implementation of USAC's strategic vision.
• Other specific duties as assigned.

About You

• Bachelor's degree and/or relevant technical training and certifications.
• Five (5) to Seven (7) years of professionally related experience
• One (1) to Two (2) years of operational and/or technical experience
• GIS experience specifically in data collection protocol, spatial analysis, topology, and developing data products such as maps, reports, models, and tools that provide actionable insights and strategic guidance to managers and people in leadership positions.
• Ability to work independently, but also collaborate and work across other departments and teams as needed.
• Experience working with large datasets and multiple data sources, often with conflicting definitions
• Knowledge of open source GIS tools such as QGIS or equivalent.
• Experience with ArcPro.
• At least three years working experience with SQL and Python. Experience with JavaScript, APIs, HTML/CSS, or application development a plus.
• Experience presenting complex analysis, geographic concepts, and results in plain English for a non-technical audience.
• Knowledge of geocoding processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong geospatial analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with quality assurance and quality control in a GIS environment.
• Telecom experience a plus.

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.