Manager, Geospatial - GSOC (GIS) at Walmart in Bentonville, Arkansas

Job Description:

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About the Role:



As a Geospatial (GIS) Manager at Walmart in our GSOC, you will be central to the development, maintenance, and enhancement of our internal GIS infrastructure, data, and product templates. This role emphasizes support for multiple business functions, particularly security, risk, and safety. You will collaborate with internal business partners to understand their needs and translate them into actionable GIS solutions. Your ability to standardize GIS products for event types and create ad hoc products for special requests will be crucial to our operations.



What you'll bring:

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  GIS Expertise: Strong experience in GIS management, using tools such as ArcGIS, QGIS, and open-source/government sources.
  
  


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  Analytical Skills: Proficiency in utilizing spatial data analysis techniques to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities.
  
  


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  Organizational Skills: Excellent attention to detail with a proven ability to maintain high standards for data quality and integrity within GIS systems and data sources.
  
  


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  Process Development: Experience in developing and documenting processes for efficient GIS data acquisition, analysis, and dissemination.
  
  


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  Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for clearly conveying insights to stakeholders through clear, concise, and compelling visualizations.
  
  


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  Team Collaboration: Strong team player with experience in coordinating, completing, and overseeing job-related activities and assignments. You demonstrate adaptability and promote continuous learning.
  
  

What you'll do:

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  Develop and Maintain GIS Infrastructure: Develop, maintain, and enhance our internal GIS infrastructure, data, and product templates to support multiple business functions.
  
  


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  Collaborate with Business Partners: Work closely with internal business partners to understand their needs and translate them into actionable GIS solutions.
  
  


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  Manage GIS Products: Standardize GIS products for event types and build ad hoc products to support special requests. Maintain high standards for data quality and integrity within the GIS systems and data sources.
  
  


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  Process Development: Develop and document processes for efficient GIS data acquisition, analysis, and dissemination.
  
  


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  Data Visualization: Create clear, concise, and compelling visualizations to communicate insights to stakeholders.
  
  


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  Spatial Data Analysis: Utilize spatial data analysis techniques to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for prevention, mitigation, response, investigation, and recovery optimization.
  
  


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  Team Coordination: Coordinate, complete, and oversee job-related activities and assignments. Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, supporting plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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  GIS Management Experience: Demonstrated experience in GIS management, data analysis, and process development.
  
  


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  Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with GIS platforms such as ArcGIS, QGIS, and open-source/governmental data sources.
  
  


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  Communication and Collaboration: Experience working with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to communicate GIS information effectively.
  
  


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  Relevant Academic Credentials: Bachelor's degree in Geography, Geospatial Sciences, or a related field is preferred.
  
  


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  Compliance: Knowledge of company policies and procedures, supporting company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity.
  
  

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.



Benefits & Perks:



Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.



Equal Opportunity Employer



Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions - while being inclusive of all people.



Who We Are



Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you'll quickly find we're a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world's most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you'll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.careers.walmart.com


At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
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You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.


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Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
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Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.


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The annual salary range for this position is $70,000.00-$130,000.00
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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
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- Stock
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Minimum Qualifications...



Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.


Option 1: Bachelor's degree in geography, geographic information systems, spatial data science, or related area.
Option 2: 5 years' experience working as a GIS analyst.




Preferred Qualifications...



Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.


Prior work experience in a security, risk intelligence, supply chain or retail environment., Prior work experience in a security operations center or risk intelligence environment., Prior work experience with SQL queries and spatial data analysis techniques.




Primary Location...



702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America



About Walmart



At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability-and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries-all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?


Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.



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