Senior GIS Technical Specialist

The Walt Disney Company

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Closes in 5 days Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Anaheim, CA
Salary
$95,500–$128,000 / yr
Posted
9 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 16, 2026 (soon)

Market check

Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $164k
This role $112k
$82k most similar roles pay here $219k

This role pays less than 92% of similar roles. Most pay $135,000–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $112k versus about $164k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company is a diversified global entertainment and media enterprise operating in segments including Disney Parks, Experiences and Products; Entertainment (ABC, Hulu, Disney+); and ESPN. Industry: Entertainment & Media

The Walt Disney Company currently has 118 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,700–$199,400 across 118 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Senior GIS Technical Specialist

Senior GIS Technical Specialist serves as a senior-level individual contributor within the Architecture & Facilities Engineering team to operationalize and enforce enterprise geospatial standards across various resort projects, including attractions and maintenance. The role involves administering the ArcGIS Portal environment, enforcing data governance frameworks, building automated workflows for ETL processing, and leading asset data reconciliation across CAD, BIM, and business systems. Key responsibilities include providing technical oversight to junior staff, authoring project scopes, and managing integrations with platforms like Microsoft 365, Airtable, and Autodesk Construction Cloud. The position requires expertise in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, FME, ArcPy, ModelBuilder, Python, and ArcGIS Arcade. This role addresses the challenge of creating a single source of truth for infrastructure data while supporting utility networks and ensuring high-quality geospatial data across diverse facility projects.

What you'll do

  • Administer the ArcGIS Portal environment including content organization and user management.
  • Enforce enterprise data governance frameworks including attribute rules and QA/QC tooling.
  • Build and maintain automated data workflows using FME, ArcPy, and ModelBuilder for ETL processing.
  • Integrate GIS systems with platforms like Microsoft 365, Airtable, and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
  • Lead asset data reconciliation across various sources to establish a single source of truth.
  • Support utility data initiatives including underground/above-ground infrastructure and Esri Utility Network concepts.
  • Develop geospatial products such as dashboards and self-service applications for staff use.
  • Author project scopes, technical requirements, and RFP language for geospatial initiatives.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Geomatics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of progressive geospatial experience with proficiency in data automation, governance, and project management.
  • Expertise in scripting languages and tools including FME, Power Automate, Python, and ArcGIS Arcade for ETL processes.
  • Proficiency in Esri desktop and web products, including ArcGIS Pro, Enterprise, Online, Server, and Portal administration.
  • Experience with utilities GIS, underground/above-ground infrastructure, and the Esri Utility Network extension.
  • Experience using data governance tools such as ArcGIS Attribute Rules, Data Reviewer workflows, and FME workbenches.
  • Experience authoring project scopes, technical requirements, and RFP language for geospatial or technology services.
  • Ability to provide technical guidance, quality review, and mentorship to junior staff and non-technical contributors.

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