Geospatial Data Specialist

Role Objective

The Geospatial Data Specialist is responsible for
assessing, manipulating and modifying geospatial third party data sets to
create alignment with schema. Advanced proficiency in GIS data processing is
required including coursework and/or previous work in ArcGIS, QGIS. This role
includes a customer experience component that involves interaction with our
external GIS professional partners.

Role & Responsibilities

? Manipulate geospatial data sets in ArcGIS/QGIS/relevant
mapping software.

? Ability to analyze the components of a shapefile and
other standard formats for data quality.

? Recognize appropriate data projection for data sets
based on location and standards.

? Evaluate geospatial data sets for freshness, quality
and accuracy.

? Research open source geospatial basemap data sets and
evaluate for quality.

? Respond to geospatial data providers questions using
industry knowledge and customer care.

? Maintain a positive, empathetic and professional
attitude toward partners at all times.

? Use mapping tools and GIS experience to continually
improve mapping accuracy and edits.

? Ability to work independently, troubleshoot problems
with minimal oversight.

? Analyze mapping data and make decisions based on policy
to complete mapping workflows.

? Maintain geospatial documentation to ensure partners
and stakeholders are informed of standards and required schema.

? Provide quantitative and qualitative insights to
mapping processes as part of post-project analysis or deep-dive.

? Run QA tools and answer key quality questions about
workflows.

? Enter key mapping metadata and other information as
requested with high accuracy.

? Handle complex and time-sensitive geospatial data
modeling questions.

? Proactively identify and raise systemic problems with
tools or processes.

Experience / Skills

? 6 months - 2
years of experience

? High school graduate or equivalent

? Proficiency in GIS mapping tools and experience /course
work in ArcGIS, QGIS

? Comfortable with a rapidly-changing environment

? Strong problem-solving skills and excellent attention
to detail

Cognizant will only consider
applicants for this position whom are legally authorized to work in the United
States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

Employee Status : Full Time Employee

Shift : Day Job

Travel : No

Job Posting : Sep 17 2020

About Cognizant

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