Analyst II, Application Development

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Job Summary

AES Indiana is seeking a detail-oriented and innovative GIS Analyst I to III to join our Enterprise Applications team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing geospatial data, supporting GIS platforms, and delivering spatial analysis to enhance operational decision-making. This role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in GIS technologies, and the ability to collaborate across departments to support enterprise-wide initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage and maintain GIS databases and applications, ensuring data accuracy and system reliability.

- Develop and implement spatial analysis workflows to support utility operations and planning.

- Collaborate with IT and field teams to integrate GIS with enterprise systems such as Enterprise Resource Planning, Customer Information System, Vegetation Management, Outage Management, and Graphic Work Design tools.

- Provide technical support and training to users on GIS tools and data interpretation.

- Monitor system performance and ensure compliance with data governance and security standards.

- Participate in cross-functional meetings to align GIS capabilities with business needs.

- Document processes and maintain metadata for spatial datasets.

- Deliver high-quality customer service by resolving user issues and providing timely updates.

- Willing to work in a collaborative environment to support related applications for T&D operations.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geospatial Sciences, Information Technology, or a related field.

- Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in GIS analysis and application support.

- Proficiency in GIS platforms such as ESRI ArcGIS, Utility Network (UN) or similar.

- Experience integrating GIS with enterprise systems (e.g., SAP, OSI, others).

- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

- Familiarity with Python, SQL, and geospatial data formats (e.g., GeoJSON, shapefiles).

- Experience with cloud-based GIS solutions and spatial data services.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in the utility or energy sector.

- Knowledge of Graphic Work Design and mobile GIS applications.

- Understanding of regulatory requirements related to geospatial data and infrastructure mapping.

- Hands-on experience with Esri’s Utility Network (UN), including:

- Modeling utility networks using Esri’s UN framework.

- Configuring and maintaining network rules, associations, and topology.

- Supporting migration from geometric networks to Utility Network.

- Developing and deploying UN-based solutions for electric utilities.

- Troubleshooting and optimizing performance of UN-enabled services.

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