Job Description:

This position is located in Cincinnati; however, candidates in other locations may also be considered.  Due to current COVID19 restrictions, remote work may be required.

Position Summary

The GIS Data Scientist is primarily responsible for developing and maintaining Claritas’ geographic definitions, cartographic boundaries, and related data.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead transition to 2020 Census geographies and cartographic boundaries


• Lead annual Cartographic Update and assist with annual Demographic Update incorporating the most recent source data and updated geographic definitions


• Maintain geographic cross reference files for standard Census and political, postal, media, and telco boundaries


• Translate new product ideas into well-posed GIS data science challenges and solve them


• Understand and reconcile disparate data sources to make stronger products


• Participate in the broader GIS community to stay current with the latest techniques and software


• Create technical and client-friendly methodology documentation


• Collaborate with cross functional teams to design and implement client solutions


• Perform related work as required

Skills, Education and Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Applied Demography, Data Science, Computer Science or related quantitative field


• 5+ years of experience in a Geographic Information Systems role using GIS applications


• Strong Technical proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS, MapInfo, or other GIS software


• Technical proficiency in SQL, Python, SPSS, R, or SAS


• Familiarity with basic demographic data


• Disposition to simplify:  streamline work processes, simply communicate complex statistical concepts


• Excellent problem-solving skills


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Excellent collaborative and influencing skills


• Desire to work in a team environment


• Excellent organizational skills with high degree of attention to detail  


• Excellent ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines 

Highly preferred:

• Master’s degree GIS, Geography, Applied Demography, Data Science, Computer Science or related quantitative field


• Experience using TomTom Advanced Navigable Map data


• Experience utilizing U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line Shapefiles


• Working knowledge of Decennial Census and American Community Survey (ACS) data


• Experience working with cloud-based or big data technologies


• Experience with data visualization tools