GIS Solution Engineer - Local Government (California)

OverviewAs a GIS subject matter expert, you’re a natural at identifying the right analysis tools for the problem at hand. Not only do you create innovative solutions, you talk about solutions in ways that get others excited about the power of GIS technology. Join an account team and advise customers on their most complex business challenges. Leverage your problem-solving skills to demonstrate the value of GIS and how it finds unique patterns, trends, and understandingAt Esri, we are committed to our customers and their success. It is a place for you to do your best work and partner with our customers amid a supportive culture that encourages creativity, collaboration, and passion.ResponsibilitiesBuild relationships. Present, demonstrate, and support selling Esri software and solutions as part of the account team. Support your team as you help plan and execute sales strategies.Be an expert. Become a subject matter expert of local government as well as a technical expert of ArcGIS. Speak confidently with customers about Esri technologies and thoroughly communicate the Esri message. Be a visionary for your customers anticipating their needs and the technology trends that may impact them.Solve problems. Proactively craft and propose solutions that clarify how GIS brings business value to our customers by addressing the critical challenges they face. Define and deliver strategies to customers that align Esri technology with their business.Tell our story. Present technical demonstrations of proposed solutions to customers. Successfully design presentations for technical and non-technical customers. Provide best practices related to the use, deployment, and administration of Esri technology. Present at conferences and trade shows.Requirements2+ years of experience with Esri technology creating maps, performing spatial analysis, and configuring web applications1+ years of experience working in or supporting local governmentUnderstanding of ArcGIS from an IT context (such as hardware, storage, security, networking, web services, virtualization, cloud computing)Experience in technical consulting and conceptual solution design as well as an understanding of sales and business development processesExperience with geodatabases and underlying DBMS technologyKnowledge of cloud computing concepts and environments (Microsoft Azure or AWS)Remarkable presentation, interpersonal, and listening skillsAbility to travel domestically or internationally 25-50%Bachelor’s degree in geography, computer science, or a related fieldVisa sponsorship is not available for this posting. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.SRecommended QualificationsAbility to troubleshoot client issues related to Esri application deployment and system architectureExperience integrating software solutions with other business systems including data warehousing, BI, CRM, ERP, and analytics platformsExperience incorporating real-time information streams with existing GIS data and IT infrastructureBasic understanding of artificial intelligence/machine learning conceptsProgramming and scripting experience with languages such as Python and JavaScriptMaster’s degree in geography, computer science, or a related fieldQuestions about our interview process? We have answers.#LI-KR1#LI-onsiteTotal RewardsEsri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is$79,248—$130,728 USDThe CompanyAt Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. 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