GIS Analyst III 4P/799

GIS Analyst III Location: Atlanta, GA Work Schedule: Hybrid – 4 days per week onsite Contract Duration: September 2026 – September 2029 Client: Southern Company Gas Department: Asset Data & Analytics Travel: Up to 5% Job Summary We are seeking an experienced GIS Analyst III to support Asset Data & Analytics initiatives in Atlanta, GA. The GIS Analyst will analyze current data, workflows, and business processes and develop solutions involving GIS integrations, transformations, data migration, quality control, and reporting. The position requires strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities and the ability to independently recommend effective approaches for complex GIS data requirements. Key Responsibilities  Perform advanced GIS analysis, modeling, data mining, and database-related project activities.  Create GIS data from spatial and tabular sources and perform data conversion and migration.  Develop specialized queries, maps, and reports based on customer requirements.  Process and convert multiple data formats for integration into GIS systems.  Perform QA/QC on versioned data before deployment to production.  Perform application testing, develop testing scripts, and document defects.  Work with users to identify and document required system and data changes.  Analyze existing business processes and recommend best-practice solutions.  Identify new GIS technologies, processes, and applications to improve departmental operations.  Develop and maintain automated GIS processes using ModelBuilder, Python scripting, and related tools. Required Qualifications  Bachelor's degree in Geography/GIS, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 3+ years of industry-standard GIS experience; OR  GIS certificate with 3+ years of related professional experience.  1+ years of Utility or Pipeline GIS experience.  Strong analytical, requirements-review, geoprocessing, spatial-analysis, and problem- solving skills.  Ability to work independently with limited supervision and manage multiple priorities. Technical Skills Advanced proficiency  Esri ArcGIS Pro  Esri ArcGIS 10.2x  Linear Referencing  MS Office Suite Intermediate proficiency  FME – Safe Software  Esri ArcGIS Enterprise  Utility Network  ModelBuilder  Python  SQL / RDBMS Basic proficiency  AutoCAD/CADD  Visual Basic/VBA  SharePoint Highly Preferred  Strong experience with Linear Referencing  Knowledge of Utility and Pipeline Data Model (UPDM)  Utility, natural gas, or pipeline industry experience  Experience with GIS database design, data migration, automation, and QA/QC Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a hands-on GIS professional with strong ArcGIS Pro, Linear Referencing, Python, SQL, FME, Utility Network, and pipeline/utility GIS experience who can independently analyze complex data problems and develop scalable solutions.