BioAnalytics Analyst

Overview: The Land Cover group supports the production of a variety of land use land cover geospatial datasets.
An Analyst supports technical teams by completing tasks with limited oversight.
The Analyst should be comfortable working both individually and as part of a team to support data production workflows using tools such as ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, SQL Server, and cloud environments.
Familiarity with vector and raster geospatial data should be strong enough to support finalization of project deliverables.
Communication both internally and externally is required.
Internally, an Analyst will coordinate closely with the technical leaders and project managers towards the completion of project requirements and provide technical support, quality control, and training for technicians.
Externally, an Analyst should have the ability to communicate in a professional manner with clients and/or partners to support the sharing of data insights and to ask questions that inform the creation of best products possible within project constraints.
The Analyst will also work toward identifying and developing process improvements and efficiencies.
It is expected that areas of specialty may start to develop within this position.
This position requires working in an office setting in front of a computer; there is no fieldwork component to this job.
We expect qualified candidates to align with many of the items described below, but do not expect any single individual to fit the full list of responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and qualifications.
NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology.
With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.
As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide.
We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.
Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities Works independently with minimal oversight Completes tasks on time Identifies issues, brings these to the attention of appropriate team members, and as appropriate, helps develop and implement solutions Identifies efficiencies, brings these to the attention of appropriate team members, and as appropriate, helps implement Adheres to the completion of all steps in standard workflows Multitasks across several projects; if work balance becomes misaligned, brings this to the attention of appropriate managers for resolution The ability to perform repetitive tasks for consecutive periods of time (e.
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days, weeks, months as needed) Assists in problem solving and workflow automation Assists in procedural development of workflows, methods, and data reporting Edits, transforms, and loads (ETLs) data from source files to standardized database templates Rigorous quality control Preparation of deliverables Supports archiving of final project data Attends trainings and meetings relating to job requirements Uses best practices to train technicians and senior technicians Provides constructive feedback Supports team with leadership skills in small groups Tasks and creates work for technicians as needed Coordinates and collaborates regularly with the technical leaders, project managers and project team members on progress Comfortable working in an office setting in front of a computer (there is no fieldwork component to this job) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Reliability Good communication skills and professionalism Can maintain efficiency and quality while performing repetitive tasks Ability to understand how data interacts across complex workflows Maintains good data management and file organization practices Understands resolution and statistical accuracy analysis Problem solving skills Shows flexibility when being tasked across multiple projects Can work well within a team environment as well as independently with limited oversight Ability to learn from mistakes and take constructive criticism.
Professional during times of stress Strong writing skills Strong critical thinking skills Comfortable with ambiguity and limited direction Ability to train others using clear communication and constructive feedback Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience 6+ months of technician or equivalent experience 2+ years of experience in a professional work environment 2+ years of analysis experience working within GIS software Proficiency in MS Office Suite Ability to read maps, understand coordinate systems, perform raster and vector calculations and make conversions between formats Preferred Qualifications Experience with photo interpretation of aerial imagery Experience with Land Use Land Cover geospatial datasets Experience with database design and/or working in a distributed database environment (this could be geodatabases or non-spatial databases) Experience in programming languages such as Python, R, C++, etc.
Experience communicating with clients or other external stakeholders Experience creating geospatial metadata NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.
NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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