GIS Analyst

GIS Analyst

Job Description

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives. 

We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers. We’ve continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors. 

We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate. 

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled GIS Analyst to join our dynamic team. This role focuses on collecting and producing geospatial data for use in CoStar’s market-leading real estate research and analytics products. The ideal candidate will be proficient in creating and maintaining spatial data using GIS software and have a keen understanding of real estate terminology and urban planning principles.

Responsibilities:

• Use GIS software to edit and maintain geospatial data assets for CoStar’s real estate research & analytics products.

• Acquire and analyze geospatial data from external vendors and incorporate into our platforms.

• Utilize GIS software to create, update, and maintain maps and other visualizations.

• Ensure data integrity by conducting regular checks and implementing quality control measures.

• Collaborate with team members on projects that require GIS support, providing insights and expertise on geographic data.

• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in GIS and apply this knowledge to improve the efficiency and capabilities of the GIS department.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Urban Planning, or a related field.

• 3 - 5 years of proven experience as a GIS analyst or similar role, with a strong foundation in mapping and spatial analysis.

• Proficiency in GIS software such as ESRI ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, or similar platforms.

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Familiarity with ESRI API/ Portal data from municipal, county and state government sites.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with various stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects with varying deadlines.

• Experience in data collection, data entry, and data quality control.

• Knowledge of cartographic principles and spatial data management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with real estate or urban development projects.

• Advanced degree or certifications in GIS or related fields.

• Experience developing custom GIS tools and applications.

• Familiarity with remote sensing technologies and techniques.

• Familiarity with international geographies and the different types of real estate data.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

When you join CoStar Group, you’ll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed. 

We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program. 

Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to): 

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug 

• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance 

• Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family 

• Commuter and parking benefits 

• 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions 

• Employee stock purchase plan 

• Paid time off 

• Tuition reimbursement 

• On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent), with yoga studio, Pelotons, personal training, group exercise classes

• Access to CoStar Group’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups 

• Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks 

We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position. 

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CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing