GIS Analyst

About Placer.ai

One of the fastest growing tech companies in North America, Placer has reached $100 million in ARR (a “Centaur”) in 2024 within 6 years of launching the Placer platform. We crossed the $1B valuation “Unicorn” in 2022. Placer's A.I. based SaaS platform transforms how leaders make critical decisions by unlocking unparalleled visibility into markets and locations, creating a blue ocean market of more than $100B. And the best part is, Placer has accomplished this by leading a privacy-first business in which data has been stripped of user identifiers and only aggregated information is provided within the platform.

Our platform provides instant visibility into almost any location in the U.S. Placer has grown exponentially over the past 6 years, counting more than 4,000+ paying customers including many Fortune 500 companies, such as, JP Morgan Chase, Wayfair, Google and many more.

Named one of Forbes' America’s Best Startup Employers and a Deloitte Technology Fast company, Placer.AI is proud of our collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture. Is this the type of place that would excite you? If so, we’d love to talk to you!

Summary

The GIS Team is part of Placer's Insights, Analytics & Support Services department. We engage directly with Placer’s customers, delivering specialized reports and customized data solutions to enhance their use of our product. As a GIS Analyst, you will apply your analytical and GIS expertise to address both internal and customer requests effectively. This role is analytical and delivery-oriented, encompassing tasks such as creating and verifying data accuracy, developing automation workflows, and managing comprehensive GIS projects to uphold Placer’s highest standards consistently.

Responsibilities

• Analyze incoming GIS data and integrate it effectively through Placer’s platforms.
• Create and verify accuracy on geographical datasets, resolving any inconsistencies.
• Deliver accurate reports to customers and internal teams.
• Independently handle tasks from initial request to final report delivery.
• Directly engaged with customers to understand their use cases and develop innovative, tailored solutions.
• Develop automation workflows to improve data delivery efficiency.
• Manage GIS-related projects and conduct necessary research.
• Collaborate with Product, Sales, R&D, SE, and Global Support teams.
• Manage, monitor, and QA projects handled by Placer's Data Entry teams.
  
  

• At least 3 years of experience with GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar) - A Must.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets) or Microsoft Office - A Must.
• Familiarity with GIS platforms and databases (e.g., ESRI, OSM).
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve GIS-related issues independently. Strong problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail.
• Motivated team player comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Experience with SQL, R, or Python - Advantage.
  
  

• Take a central and critical role at Placer.ai
• Work with, and learn from, top-notch talent
• Competitive salary
  
  

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