The Metropolitan Area Planning Council seeks a GIS Analyst for the Data Services Department. The GIS Analyst will collect and organize geographic data, create new datasets, conduct analysis, and prepare maps for presentation in print and online. MAPC is the regional planning agency for the metropolitan Boston region. Duties include: Provide GIS mapping, spatial analysis, data development, and technical support services for MAPC’s local and regional planning projects; develop new datasets using spatial and statistical methods such as network analysis, suitability analysis, or other geospatial processes. Qualifications: BA in degree in planning, geography, geographic information systems, public health, economics, computer sciences, or a related field and at least three years experience in GIS; high level of cartographic experience, including a command of design and layout tools such as Maplex; Experience with creation and updates of spatial and tabular data; high proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS 10.x. Salary range: $50,500 - $63,000, depending on qualifications. Excellent state employee benefits package. The position is open until filled. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and three references. Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the USA and a valid driver’s license and/or the ability to arrange transportation to meetings in different parts of the region.