GIS Analyst

GIS Analyst

The GIS Analyst will provide support to the GIS team in advancing NTTA's enterprise Geographic Information System (GIS) across the organization. Operating in an Esri-based GIS environment, this individual will partner with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities to leverage GIS technologies within business workflows and provide technical support related to GIS data, applications, and systems.

This is an entry-level to junior-level opportunity, ideally suited for candidates with approximately 1-2 years of GIS experience. The GIS team reports through Pat, and this position is an active backfill opening following the recent departure of a GIS team member.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States immediately. This position is not available for H-1B visa sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide geospatial solutions for internal business stakeholders through reports, maps, dashboards, and spatial analyses.
• Develop, maintain, and update web maps and web mapping applications using ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Create concise visual representations of complex data and business processes through GIS technologies.
• Perform QA/QC on transportation-related spatial data, web maps, and GIS applications.
• Conduct spatial analysis and produce specialized informational products utilizing GIS software and related systems.
• Create, maintain, and onboard asset data into NTTA's enterprise asset management platform.
• Document GIS processes and support the development and maintenance of geospatial data governance standards.
• Provide training and technical support to GIS users across the organization.
• Perform scheduled maintenance activities on GIS servers and supporting technologies during off-hours when needed.
• Remain current on GIS best practices, technologies, and industry trends.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Approximately 1-2 years of professional GIS experience preferred.
• Experience using ArcGIS Pro as a primary desktop GIS tool.
• Experience within the Esri ecosystem, including ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Experience editing and maintaining data within ESRI enterprise geodatabases.
• Experience performing QA/QC on spatial data, web maps, and web applications.
• Experience with imagery interpretation and feature extraction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience with transportation or utility asset data collection.
• Familiarity with converting CAD and survey data into GIS formats.
• Familiarity with GPS/GNSS technologies.
• Familiarity with linear referencing systems.
• Exposure to programming languages such as Python, SQL, or Java.
• Experience with Unity asset management or similar enterprise asset management platforms is a plus.

Work Environment & Schedule

Training Period

• First 90 days onsite to support onboarding and knowledge transfer.

After 90 Days

• Hybrid work schedule:
  • 3 days onsite
  • 2 days remote

Preferred In-Office Day

• Wednesday

Hiring Process

1. Technical Screening Interview
2. In-Person Interview
3. Offer

Additional Position Notes

• Enterprise Esri-based GIS environment
• GIS team reports through Pat
• Position is a backfill for a recently departed GIS Analyst
• Active and immediate hiring need
• Entry-level to junior-level profile targeted

About NTTA

The North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) is a political subdivision of Texas responsible for acquiring, constructing, maintaining, and operating toll roads throughout North Texas. NTTA serves millions of customers annually across one of the fastest-growing regions in the United States and is committed to delivering safe, reliable transportation solutions while supporting regional mobility and infrastructure growth.

Our Mission: To provide a safe and reliable toll road system, increase mobility options for customers, operate in a fiscally responsible manner, protect bondholders, and partner with regional stakeholders to meet North Texas' growing transportation infrastructure needs.

Target Candidate: Junior GIS professional with 1-2 years of experience, strong ArcGIS/Esri exposure, interest in transportation infrastructure, and willingness to work onsite during the initial training period.