GIS Specialist & Data Analyst

We are seeking a GIS Specialist/Data Analyst (Data Analyst 2) to join the Research & Analytics team, supporting data quality management and geospatial strategy within the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT). This role ensures compliance with data standards, governance, and strategic business planning while working collaboratively across DOT bureaus and GIS teams. The ideal candidate will have expertise in data integration, GIS software, spatial data analysis, and project management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure all data complies with DOT’s data standards, guidelines, Strategic Data Business Plan, and Geospatial Strategy.
• Collaborate within the Research & Analytics Bureau, Iowa DOT bureaus, the GIS Program Manager, and the Data Warehouse Analyst to maintain high-quality data.
• Facilitate AI-driven data preparation and cleaning.
• Lead GIS project development by identifying integration needs, collaborating with stakeholders, and documenting workflows, data structures, and system requirements.
• Execute complex queries, reports, and ETL (Extract Transform Load)
• Support enterprise GIS operations by collaborating with program managers and analysts to resolve issues, optimize workflows, and implement geospatial strategies.
• Utilize ESRI software, develop GIS applications, provide technical training, and create spatial data visualizations to enhance decision-making and efficiency.
• Enhance geospatial data integration by developing, deploying, and maintaining FME Form and FME Flow workspaces while troubleshooting and optimizing data workflows.
• Provide technical support, manage relational databases, and execute SQL queries to ensure efficient GIS application performance.

This job posting closes 10/13/2025 at 11:59pm Central.

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