GIS Analyst (Research Analyst 3) – Hybrid Remote Work Opportunity

The Oregon Department of Energy is dedicated to shaping the state's energy future through innovation and efficiency. The GIS Analyst will provide technical GIS support, apply statistical techniques, and evaluate research methodologies to assist in energy planning and innovation efforts.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical GIS support to the Energy Planning & Innovation Division and other ODOE program areas
• Select, apply, and interpret complex statistical analytical and forecasting techniques
• Design computerized models and analyze and present results in narrative and/or graphic form
• Serve as a project analyst on research studies for one or more divisions
• Design, implement, and evaluate research methodologies and apply analytical techniques and concepts to geospatial, statistical and fiscal projects

Skills

• A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline that included six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures, and one year experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports; OR-Four years of research experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports
• Experience using advanced statistical or quantitative analysis computer applications
• Ability to compile data, map layers, and other geospatial information in order to clearly and accurately answer identified questions and data needs that support the work of a team or agency
• Previous experience researching and identifying credible geospatial data resources; conducting technical assessment of data fitness and relevance to project or program goals
• Ability to determine appropriate statistical techniques, including forecasting and modeling methods, to accomplish the desired analysis
• Experience presenting analysis and findings clearly and concisely in written and oral format to agency staff and other agencies or groups. This includes translating complex information into a format that is easy to understand and appropriate for the target audience
• Use project management techniques to plan, execute, monitor, and review tasks to achieve deliverables and goals
• Experience performing data collections and extractions, data entry and analysis, data transformation, data management, and data validation in coordination with Agency staff

Benefits

• Full medical, vision, and dental benefits
• Paid sick leave
• Vacation leave
• Personal leave
• 11 paid holidays a year

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