GIS Analyst (Great Falls and Butte, MT Preferred)

GIS Analyst

Number of openings: 2

Work Location: Great Falls and Butte MT Preferred

Pay range: $57200 to $94300 per year

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

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Internal candidates apply through iConnect.

About this position:

The GIS Analyst completes all service orders and analyzes and validates maps drawings and sketches prior to entering data into the Geographic Information System (GIS).

We offer great benefits:

NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1600 amazing people and serve over 800000 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits including:

• 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%
• Healthcare and wellbeing programs including dental and vision for you your spouse and dependents Health Savings Account (HSA) healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions per person per issue per year for employees spouses and dependents to include financial heath)
• Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse dependent insurance also available)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)
• Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Paid training opportunities
• Paid time off starting on your first day plus 11 paid holidays

Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement.

About this job:

• Accurately enter data into the Geographic Information System (GIS) database
• Assist crew members engineers and supervisors with map creation
• Update and upload maps drawings and prints into the GIS system
• Utilize different analysis tools on existing data to ensure proper attribution and connectivity
• Complete all service orders
• Convert hardcopy prints and drawings made by crew members and engineers into e-files
• Review and analyze GIS reports and data to best utilize the information
• Review update and archive existing data for current accurate and completeness
• Assist users with GIS applications to define data project requirements and outputs
• Support users on operation of GIS applications and databases
• Complete all other projects as assigned
• Work all required hours including evenings and weekends in response to acute services
• The ability to maintain regular reliable and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position consistent with applicable laws and reasonable accommodation requirements
• All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
• Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energys values mission and strategic business objectives

Am I right for this job Heres the success profile:

• Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
• Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills
• Bachelors Degree in geography information systems or similar field of study required
• Experience or training in computer-related systems
• Strong data analysis skills
• Familiar with OMS ADMS GIS Viewers
• Working knowledge of GIS applications along with basic knowledge of CAD preferred
• Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus (click the link to certify at no cost)

Requisition #5017

Posting Dates: June 1 2026 through June 15 2026

Department/Division: Planning Development & Asset Management

Employment Physical: Not Required

Drug Test: Not Required

Background Check: Required

Relocation Benefit: Negotiable

Telecommuting: Part-time negotiable following the completion of an in office training period

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin gender age disability veteran status genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and compliance with the ADA Amendments Act should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process please contact the Human Resources department at 1- or at .

Required Experience:

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