What does a mapping analyst do?

As a mapping analyst, you prepare maps, create spatial data sets, and maintain databases for a company. Your duties include creating maps through softcopy, web mapping, or a digital system, development and administration of database management, using geoprocessing tools to locate, extract, manipulate, and analyze geographic data, and using satellite data to classify land cover. You perform research, offer educated opinions base on your report, survey land to map for accurate three-dimensional information and assist with project management and technical writing. Occasionally this job title refers to a data mapping analyst position, which has different responsibilities.