GIS Analyst

Why do you need to choose between doing important work and having a fulfilling life? At Ardent, we have both. Ardent employees are committed to solving our customers’ most difficult problems—and we are committed to the well-being, personal goals, and professional development of our employee. We are “All In.” We put forth our strongest effort possible to get the mission accomplished and we do it together. We respect the skills and experience you bring to the Ardent team. And we provide a rewarding environment to help you succeed.

We offer highly competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and an exceptional culture that embraces flexibility, innovation, collaboration, and career growth. A collective service mindset underpins our work, and a shared camaraderie to serve clients, colleagues and our communities set us apart. Our full commitment to being "All In" for our employees and our clients is not just our approach, it is our standard. If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, choose Ardent and make a difference with us.

Ardent is seeking a GIS Analyst to join our team.

This is a Remote position.

Position Description:

Ardent is seeking a GIS Analyst. The GIS Analyst will be responsible for leveraging their experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to support various tasks related to data analysis, cartography, and spatial data management. This role requires proficiency in generating complex multi-layered printed, digital, and web-based maps, as well as creating and modifying template-based GIS web applications. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of GIS and GPS concepts, along with familiarity with relational database fundamentals and concepts.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Produce high-quality, complex cartographic and data products using GIS software.
• Generate multi-layered printed maps for various projects.
• Develop and modify template-based GIS web applications to meet project requirements.
• Perform advanced geospatial analyses to support project planning and decision-making.
• Utilize GIS and GPS concepts to conduct spatial analysis tasks.
• Conduct data conversion, migration, and translation activities using advanced processing techniques.
• Manage large-scale spatial data sources and respond to complex data requests.
• Work with imagery data, including collection, processing, analysis, and exploitation.
• Ensure compliance with official policy regarding metadata population and management.
• Assist in the development of GIS applications, including application coding and testing.
• Contribute to the improvement of GIS tools and applications based on user feedback.
• Conduct GIS and GPS user training sessions for internal stakeholders.
• Provide technical support and effectively communicate complex technical information to non-technical users.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Cartography, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Junior level: Minimum of 2 years of experience in GIS-related roles.
• Middle level: At least 4 years of experience in GIS-related roles.
• Proficiency in GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) and related tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on spatial data analysis.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical users.
• Experience working with imagery data and performing imagery analysis is preferred.
• Familiarity with relational database fundamentals and concepts.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Due to the nature of the work we support, all candidates in consideration for this role must be U.S. Citizens willing to undergo the government issued background investigation process.

Ardent is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.