GIS Analyst - Manhattan

Job Description: GIS Analyst Department: Operations Reports To: Director of GIS Location: Manhattan Company Overview RIPCO Real Estate is a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm, recognized for its reputation of excellence since 1991. With over 150 experienced professionals across eight offices, we are singularly guided by our Street Smart, Market Wise ethos, delivering top-tier results through a client-first approach grounded in integrity, market insight, and expert deal-making. Founded with expertise in retail real estate, RIPCO has grown to include capabilities across industrial, office, multi-family, hospitality, and self-storage, representing leading tenants and property owners throughout the New York Tri-State area, Florida, and key national markets. Our diverse background spans retail leasing, investment sales, debt and structured financing, and property management, consistently driving value and long-term success for clients nationwide. Job Purpose The Senior GIS Analyst will deliver location intelligence and mapping solutions to support brokers and internal teams. The role develops and maintains GIS applications and integrations, ensures GIS data quality, translates user requirements into production GIS workflows, and manages GIS project delivery for CRE accounts. Key Responsibilities Deliver mapping and location-intelligence solutions by defining user requirements, designing workflows, and collaborating with brokerage and administrative teams. Develop, deploy, and maintain GIS web and desktop applications that leverage spatial data. Build and maintain integrations and ETL processes between GIS platforms and internal systems. Maintain GIS data quality, metadata standards, and execute QA validation routines. Act as project manager for GIS requests and deliverables and work directly with brokers to scope and implement solutions. Analyze GIS problems and recommend technical solutions. Publish GIS resources, documentation, and provide technical training. Perform other duties as assigned. Skills, Qualifications, and Competencies Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Urban Planning, Computer Science, Real Estate or related field preferred; relevant experience considered. Minimum 2+ years hands-on experience with ESRI products including ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Pro and related add-ins. Commercial Real Estate GIS experience required. Experience with Python programming; familiarity with ArcPy. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to present technical work to non-technical stakeholders. Strong organizational, analytical, and customer-service orientation. Experience with AI applications (OpenAI, Anthropic) required. Compensation & Benefits Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000 with discretionary bonus Schedule: Hybrid Insurance: Health, dental, and vision insurance Retirement: 401(k) plan Time Off: Paid time off (vacation, sick days, holidays)