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GIS Analyst

(Research Analyst)

Recruitment # 260108-6855AR-001

Location Hartford, CT

Date Opened 1/13/2026 08:15:00 AM

Salary $78,296* - $101,215/year (*new state employees start at the minimum)

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 1/26/2026 11:59:00 PM

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THE POSITION

The State of Connecticut (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/EVPspring2021.pdf) ’s Office of Policy and Management (OPM (https://portal.ct.gov/opm) ) is currently seeking a qualified individual for the position of GIS Analyst (Research Analyst (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=6855AR&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) ) in their Data and Policy Analytics Division (DAPA (https://portal.ct.gov/OPM/Secr-General/Data-and-Policy-Analytics/Data-and-Policy-Analytics) ).

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

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+ Professional growth and development opportunities.

+ A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees.

HIGHLIGHTS

This is a full time (40 hours per week) position conveniently located in Hartford, CT, easily accessible to all major highways.

+ LOCATION: Office of Policy and Management

+ ADDRESS: 450 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT

+ WORK HOURS: Full-time, first shift, 40 hours per week

+ SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO

+ Support better decision-making by performing data analysis, development, aggregation, and visualization.

+ Assist in managing a geospatial data clearinghouse for public access to geospatial information through the CT Geodata Portal.

+ Develop and implement repeatable GIS, data science, analytics, and mapping workflows to help solve real-world problems.

ABOUT US

At OPM, we report directly to the Governor and provide information and analysis that the Governor uses to formulate public policy for the state. We also assist state agencies and municipalities in implementing the law and public policy on behalf of the people of Connecticut. We prepare the Governor’s budget proposals; implement and monitor the execution of the enacted budget; and oversee the executive branch agencies that report to the Governor.

DAPA was established to serve as a resource for data analysis and data-related projects at the Office of Policy and Management. The DAPA division directs and manages activities related to the collection, analysis, sharing, coordination and dissemination of data and is responsible for the development and implementation of the State Data Plan (https://portal.ct.gov/CTData/Content/Connecticut-State-Data-Plan) , the Open Data Portal (https://data.ct.gov/) , administration of DataLinkCT (https://portal.ct.gov/OPM/P20Win) , the State’s integrated data system and development of the State’s GIS Office (https://portal.ct.gov/opm/igpp/org/gis2/gis-office) for geospatial data. The use of data across agencies facilitates a system-wide perspective and is a critical component of Governor Lamont’s statewide performance and results agenda to implement a data-driven and informed policy agenda in state government that is user-friendly, cost-effective, data-informed, and results-driven.

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Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

+ Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

+ Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.

+ Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

+ Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

+ Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing [email protected].

+ Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

+ Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

+ Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

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+ The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

+ Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in research design and implementation.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Support the collection, compilation, and dissemination of geographic information systems (GIS) data across the state, including from and to state agencies, councils of government, municipalities, and other constituencies.

+ Contribute to the management of a geospatial data clearinghouse for public access to such information through the online repository, described in section 4-67p of the general statutes.

+ Support the creation and acquisition of GIS data, including aerial imagery, elevation, hydrographic data, and parcel information.

+ Assist GIS Office staff in developing and maintaining up-to-date broadband maps, showing availability and adoption of broadband service, including publication of map data through the geospatial data clearinghouse.

+ Perform technical data processing to aggregate and organize existing data sets and create new data sets.

+ Develop interactive web mapping applications and static maps for state agencies and external stakeholders;

+ Develop and implement repeatable data science, analytic, and mapping workflows;

+ Support in assisting state agencies with their GIS needs by participating in meetings, sourcing data and tools, providing technical support, and developing static or web maps.

+ Conduct training and outreach on GIS data, analytical techniques, and geospatial programs and methods.

+ Perform related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Knowledge of

+ research methods and techniques;

+ statistics;

+ Skills

+ interpersonal skills;

+ oral and written communication skills;

+ Ability to

+ analyze data;

+ develop programs and use prepackaged computer programs to perform data analysis;

+ understand agency related policies and procedures as they relate to research.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of professional experience in research, data analysis or economics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

+ College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

+ A Master's degree in economics, statistics or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

+ Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Experience working in state, municipal, or federal government;

+ Experience developing workflows, templates, and standard operating procedures to streamline processes and improve user experience;

+ Experience explaining complex, technical subject matter to a general audience;

+ Experience with one or more of the following: parcel and CAMA data, raster data and methods, utility data, natural resource data, planning and zoning data, and address data;

+ Experience creating interactive and static geospatial visualizations such as dashboards, reports, maps, posters, and web content to present key findings and information;

+ Experience with web content management;

+ Experience with data discovery, cleaning, processing, and dissemination for large spatial and non-spatial datasets (e.g., spatializing non-spatial data, schema transformations, error correction); and

+ Experience with GIS Software, ETL processes, scripting, and query languages (e.g., ArcGIS, SQL, Python, R, JavaScript, FME).

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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