GIS Analyst Senior

Job Location

15151 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora. We are growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization.

At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:
Integrity
, Respect, Professionalism
, and Customer Service
, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Way‑Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On‑site fitness center and overall employee well‑being programs
• Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation work spaces

The City of Aurora seeks a Senior GIS Analyst to join our Public Works Department and uphold our CORE 4 values of integrity, customer service, respect, and professionalism. In this role, you will oversee the systems of record for transportation infrastructure and analyze departmental needs to implement innovative spatial solutions. Key responsibilities include designing ArcGIS applications and dashboards, and leading teams of technical specialists and vendors on complex projects.

• Lead teams of technical specialists, vendors, or interns in successful projects or task execution.
• Consult with departmental users to identify, prioritize, and implement new data, map, or application requirements.
• Discover emerging problems and research, test, and implement appropriate real‑world solutions.
• Design ESRI ArcGIS Online/Portal applications such as web maps, Experience Builder applications, dashboards, story maps and other applications to meet the needs of various department divisions.
• Develop and manage quality control procedures and system integrations.
• Perform spatial analysis and geoprocessing to create information products from the GIS and related software and subsystems.
• Manage projects performed internally and through outside contractors.
• Manipulate GIS data to create high quality information products (map layouts, maps, views, reports, and web applications).
• Diagnose and troubleshoot problems experienced with the use of GIS and related software.
• Provide training and technical assistance in the use of GIS data, software, and mobile applications to department staff.
• Keep current on the latest GIS trends in technology and procedures and make recommendations for implementation in Aurora.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

The hiring range for this position is $73,275 - $91,594 annually. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The deadline for submitting applications is Sunday, March 8, 2026. Please note that the City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first‑come, first‑served basis. As soon as we determine that we have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

The GIS Analyst Senior is responsible for overseeing and assisting in the creation and maintenance of systems of record to track Public Works assets, to include, but not limited to transportation infrastructure. This role is charged with regularly analyzing the needs of the department and suggesting solutions to solve inefficiencies, problems, or needs of the user base or internal Tech Services team.

The role is also responsible for creating maps and GIS based solutions, developing improved workflows, and supporting other GIS users across the Department.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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