Senior Geospatial Business Analyst

Business Analyst RoleA Business Analyst plays a pivotal role in driving business growth by understanding stakeholder needs and translating them into actionable requirements.Key Responsibilities:Gather and Analyze Business Requirements: Work closely with stakeholders to understand their business needs, pain points, and expectations. Translate these into clearly defined GIS-based requirements.Conduct Stakeholder Workshops and Interviews: Organize and facilitate meetings, workshops, and interviews with end-users, domain experts, and technical teams to gather insights and requirements for GIS solutions.Document Functional and Non-Functional Requirements: Prepare business requirement documents (BRD), functional requirement specifications (FRS), user stories, and acceptance criteria to ensure clarity and alignment between business and GIS teams.Liaise Between Technical Teams and Business Users: Function as a bridge between GIS developers, data analysts, and business users. Ensure the technical team understands the business context, and the business team understands the technical solution.Design GIS Workflows and Business Processes: Develop or optimize spatial workflows that align with business processes. Create process maps, use-case diagrams, and workflow charts using tools like Visio or Lucid chart.Assist in GIS Solution Design: Collaborate with the GIS architect or technical team to ensure the solution design meets business objectives. Review UI mockups, database schema, and system architecture.Supporting GIS Data Analysis and Reporting: Help in defining the data model, identifying data sources, validating spatial data quality, and developing reports, dashboards, or maps that provide actionable business insights.Perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Define test cases based on requirements and coordinate UAT with stakeholders. Ensure the final GIS application meets the agreed-upon specifications before deployment.Support Change Management and User Training: Create training materials, user manuals, and conduct training sessions to onboard users. Help manage the transition to the new GIS platform or updated system.Monitor Project Progress and Ensure Deliverables: Track project milestones, timelines, and deliverables. Coordinate with project managers and development teams to ensure timely delivery and resolution of issues.Ensure Data Governance and Standards Compliance: Ensure GIS solutions follow organizational standards, data governance policies, and regulatory requirements. Maintain metadata, naming conventions, and symbology standards.Evaluate and Recommend GIS Tools and Technologies: Research and evaluate GIS software, tools, and platforms that align with business needs. Provide recommendations on upgrades, new tools, or integration options.Conduct Market or Industry Research: Analyze trends in geospatial technology, regulatory changes, or industry practices that could influence the business or GIS system usage.Support Integration with Enterprise Systems: Assist in integrating GIS with other systems like ERP, CRM, SCADA, or asset management platforms for a unified business solution