Geographic Information Systems; GIS Analyst Design & Construction - SFO

Company Description

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a world‑class, award‑winning airport that served more than 54 million guests in Fiscal Year 2025. SFO offers non‑stop flights to 60+ international cities on over 40 international carriers and 80+ U.S. cities. As an enterprise department of the City & County of San Francisco, SFO employs approximately 1,900 city employees and generated more than 28,000 direct jobs and $6.1 B in business activity in FY 2021.

SFO is recognized as a leader in safety, environmental sustainability, and forward‑thinking infrastructure. Our vision, mission, and core values shape our culture and operations, delivering an airport experience where people and our planet come first.

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• Recruitment ‑1052‑163604
• Application opening:
  February 23, 2026
• Final date to receive applications:
  March 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM (positions may close at any time after)
• Compensation range: $113,568 – $142,844
• Job class: 1052‑IS Business Analyst (Geographic Information Systems Analyst)

Under general supervision, the GIS Analyst reports to the Geospatial Systems Principal within the Infrastructure Information Management (IIM) Section. The role advances the airport’s GIS capabilities, supports critical operations, and drives innovation within a high‑performing GIS team.

• Assist with implementation and optimization of the Enterprise GIS system architecture.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain GIS ESRI‑based applications for internal and external stakeholders.
• Create and maintain automated ETL spatial‑data processes to streamline integration and operational efficiency.
• Integrate real‑time geographic streaming data into decision engines and applications.
• Maintain enterprise GIS data with QA/QC operations and automation to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify GIS business needs and deliver customized solutions.
• Provide GIS analytics and solutions to support major airport projects and initiatives.
• Conduct field surveys to collect and validate data on airport infrastructures.
• Co‑create integrated solutions with BIM Integration Team members under IIM.
• Supervise GIS interns: assign tasks, set priorities, and ensure timely completion.
• Provide GIS support to airport teams, participate in departmental meetings, and foster collaboration.
• Perform additional functions as outlined in the 1052‑IS Business Analyst framework.

Work period is Monday through Friday, with requirements to report during emergencies, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

• Education:
  
  An associate degree in business administration, public administration, information systems, economics, finance, computer science, or a closely related field, OR the equivalent in total course credits/units (minimum 60 semester or 90 quarter credits, with at least 20 semester or 30 quarter credits in the stated fields).
• Experience:
  
  One year in the information systems field, including technical support, content management, administration of network applications or system analysis.
• Education substitution:
  One year of experience can substitute for one year of education, up to a maximum of two years. Completion of the 1010 Information Systems Trainee Program may also substitute for the required degree.

Minimum of 12 months of verifiable and recent experience (within the last five years) in GIS using ESRI products (Arc View, Arc Info, ArcGIS, Map Objects, ArcIMS) performing analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and production support.

• Experience with custom GIS ESRI‑based applications focusing on automation and user functionality.
• Experience creating and maintaining automated ETL processes using FME, managing large datasets, and ensuring data quality via robust QA/QC operations.
• Experience working with GIS applications in a large hub, complex commercial/industrial environment.
• Experience integrating BIM and GIS solutions, processes, and…