GIS Analyst

Livonia, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 10/10/2023

Kalibrate:


We are the technology company whose software platforms provides microlocal insight so organizations can make location critical business decisions with confidence

We exist to help organizations make better decisions – so they can identify opportunities, understand risk, invest smarter, boost profits, and outperform the competition.

With the power of sophisticated data science, machine learning, and AI, we analyse countless data sources to identify the information that matters – enabling our customers to truly know their market and answer their most critical business questions.

We want to support a world without guesswork – where every organization has access to the insights that drive economic growth and shape successful communities, today and tomorrow.

The Kalibrate team work across the globe, tirelessly supporting 300 customers in 70 countries.


The Job:


The successful candidate would work as part of the Location Intelligence Team, specifically analyzing and delivering reports and presentations to Kalibrate clients. Additionally, you will be conducting first-party research either in market (requiring travel) or by using available Kalibrate resources or data. This role is typically held by individuals with 3 or fewer years of experience.

You will build sales forecast and cannibalization analyses, and assist with special projects. You will use both proprietary software and data, as well as publicly available software and data (like QGIS and census data) or commercially available 

software and data (like Microsoft Office and Chain X/Y). You will develop a knowledge of the principles of retail geography, including spatial data concepts and terminology, and standards in data collection.

You should be comfortable in taking on new challenges and have a desire to continually improve processes. You will need to be comfortable working on multiple projects concurrently, manage project timelines without direct supervision, and accept direction from several individuals.



Essential:



  •  Research skills: deliver data insights and recommendations
  •  Problem-solving skills using a process-oriented procedure: determine irregularities in analysis results
  •  Communication skills: provide both verbal and written commentary; with the ability to present findings internally and externally to Kalibrate’s clients
  • Analyze/interpret data and present results using established methods
  • Evaluation of coverage and accuracy of data
  • Prepare comprehensive and detailed reports
  • Custom first-party research; including demographic data, competitive data and in-market site evaluation (travel)
  •  Microsoft Office skills: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; specifically with Excel experience with look-up, pivot tables, and advanced filtering
  • GIS Skills: Esri, MapInfo or QGIS
  • Statistical skills: understanding of statistical concepts; including correlation, variance, significance, and predictive model fitting
  • Personal management skills: ability to concurrently manage multiple project deadlines, advocate for projects and self, and note-taking skills

    Beneficial

    • Desirable Skills & Experience:

      •  Experience with the Alteryx application

      •  Experience in, or understanding of the retail, restaurant or fuel sector

      • Experience with customers/clients (order taking, interviewing, written

        reports)


       Degree qualified, preferably in a social science, planning or business field


    Is this you? Then hit apply! If you do not have the right to work in the US, please do not apply as we are not able to provide sponsorship. The salary for this role is $50k. 

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