About the Role
** Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a nationally recognized professional staffing and recruiting firm that is looking for an experienced GIS Analyst to fill a contract assignment in Naperville IL.
Date: 3/3/2026
Job Title: GIS Analyst
Work Location: Naperville IL, 60563
Requirements:
GIS Analyst – Naperville, IL Please note, this job has a hybrid work structure requiring four days a week in the office.
Job Summary:
The GIS Analyst will develop an understanding of current data state, workflows and processes and develop solutions for integrations, transformations, and deliverables. This will include GIS data analysis, data mining, technical support, and database maintenance to meet internal and external customer requirements. This role requires demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and recommend the best track for data development and processing. Project work will involve process improvement, quality control, data creation from spatial and tabular sources, conversion, migration, and maintenance.
Job Experience and Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in geography (GIS), engineering, computer science, or related field and 3+ years’ experience in industry standard GIS.
GIS certificate and 3 years of related work experience in lieu of a degree in related discipline
1+ years in a utility or pipeline GIS Job
Responsibilities:
Proficiency with linear referencing techniques and concepts is highly recommended
Knowledge of the Utility and Pipeline Data model (UPDM) is highly recommended.
Technical project tasks, including database design, advanced GIS analysis and modeling
Performs data mining activities to meet customer requirements/specifications
Provides specialized queries, maps and reports to meet customer requirements/specifications
Performs application testing and documentation of defects
Interfaces with users; documents requested/needed changes
Identifies new GIS technologies/processes/applications to improve inter-/intra- departmental functions
Creates and maintains existing automated processes using Model Builder/Python scripting or other tools
Processes, prepares and converts data to enter into GIS from a variety of data formats
Analyzes current business processes and recommends best practice solutions
Perform QA/QC on version data that pushes to the production environment Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Esri ArcGIS Pro – advanced proficiency
Esri ArcGIS 10.2x – advanced proficiency
Linear referencing - advanced proficiency
MS Office suite (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio) – advanced proficiency
FME by Safe Software – intermediate proficiency
Esri ArcGIS Enterprise – intermediate proficiency
Utility Network – intermediate proficiency
Model Builder – intermediate proficiency
Python – intermediate proficiency
SQL RDBMS – intermediate proficiency
AutoCAD/CADD – basic proficiency
Visual Basic/VBA – basic proficiency
SharePoint – basic proficiency
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent geoprocessing and spatial analysis skills
Strong requirements review, analytical, and problem solving skills
Application testing script development and performance of testing
Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies
Ability to function independently and as a team member
Ability to handle multiple assignments and changing priorities
Ability to work effectively with limited direct supervision Travel (Up to...): 5%
This position may require some bending, lifting, climbing, prolonged sitting, prolonged walking, walking on gravel or crawling when necessary.
JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #D650
Job Requirements
Solve complex problems, Workflows and processes, Develop solutions for integrations, transformations and deliverables, Process improvements, Quality control, Data creation, Proficiency with linear referencing techniques and concepts, Utility and Pipeline Data model (UPDM), Technical project tasks, Database design, Advanced GOS analysis and modeling, Data mining, Meet customer requirements and specifications, Perform testing, Process, prepare and converts data, Perform QA/QC, Esri, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, FME, Utility Network, SQL RDBMS, SharePoint, Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Geoprocessing and spatial analysis, Application testing, Ability to learn quickly, Ability to function independently, Team member, Multitasker, Professional demeanor