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GIS Analyst roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in geography, computer science, or a related field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and the 24-month extension gives you up to 36 months total to build your career in spatial data and mapping.
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Ameren Illinois provides electric transmission and distribution service and natural gas distribution service. Every day, we deliver electricity to 1.2 million electric and 816,000 natural gas customers in central and southern Illinois. We deliver safe, reliable energy to more than 1,200 communities.
Our benefits include:
- Medical coverage on date of hire
- 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan
- 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
- Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave
Visit our Benefits and Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees.
About The Position
The GIS Analyst – Distribution is responsible for the development, maintenance, and management of the electric and/or gas distribution or transmission geospatial databases and applications, performing geospatial data analysis, creating various maps and other visualizations for incorporation into reports and or presentations and responding to assigned tasks and requests for information from a variety of parties.
Key responsibilities include:
- Participate in the design, build, test and deployment phases of the GIS Upgrade Project
- Provide quality control with regard to data capture, data conversion and data evaluation
- Provide support in the management and maintenance of GIS environments and applications
- Manipulate and analyze GIS data to create information products for GIS customer requests
- Develop and apply GIS solutions to meet customer requests
- Work with GIS and IT resources to develop, maintain and enhance systems
- Assist with setting GIS goals and objectives
- Collect and organize data for visual representation
- Diagnose and troubleshoot problems with GIS and related software
- Assist in the development and delivery of training for system users
- Subject to emergency call-out, including damage assessment/inspection during emergency storm restoration events with potential for considerable walking over rough terrain in all weather conditions
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in GIS, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Information Technology or related technical field required. Technical Associates degree (e.g. Engineering Technology, Information Technology, CAD, GIS) with two or more years GIS or related experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree. One or more years of GIS experience preferred.
Salary depends upon individual's credentials and position market pay level.
In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
Proficiency with MS Windows and standard MS Office software; Excellent administrative and organizational skills; Proven problem solving skills as well as attention to detail; Effective communication in a team environment; Exceptional interpersonal skills; and the following Ameren competencies: Be Strategic, Continuously Improve, Deliver Results, Engage Respectfully, Foster Collaboration, Think Customer.
Additional Information
Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.
Compensation Range:
$60,600.00 - $90,900.00
At Ameren, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered. Roles are eligible for additional rewards including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance.
If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:
Monday May 11, 2026
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.
About Ameren Illinois
Ameren Illinois provides electric transmission and distribution service and natural gas distribution service. Every day, we deliver electricity to 1.2 million electric and 816,000 natural gas customers in central and southern Illinois. We deliver safe, reliable energy to more than 1,200 communities.
Our benefits include:
- Medical coverage on date of hire
- 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan
- 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
- Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave
Visit our Benefits and Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees.
About The Position
The GIS Analyst – Distribution is responsible for the development, maintenance, and management of the electric and/or gas distribution or transmission geospatial databases and applications, performing geospatial data analysis, creating various maps and other visualizations for incorporation into reports and or presentations and responding to assigned tasks and requests for information from a variety of parties.
Key responsibilities include:
- Participate in the design, build, test and deployment phases of the GIS Upgrade Project
- Provide quality control with regard to data capture, data conversion and data evaluation
- Provide support in the management and maintenance of GIS environments and applications
- Manipulate and analyze GIS data to create information products for GIS customer requests
- Develop and apply GIS solutions to meet customer requests
- Work with GIS and IT resources to develop, maintain and enhance systems
- Assist with setting GIS goals and objectives
- Collect and organize data for visual representation
- Diagnose and troubleshoot problems with GIS and related software
- Assist in the development and delivery of training for system users
- Subject to emergency call-out, including damage assessment/inspection during emergency storm restoration events with potential for considerable walking over rough terrain in all weather conditions
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in GIS, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Information Technology or related technical field required. Technical Associates degree (e.g. Engineering Technology, Information Technology, CAD, GIS) with two or more years GIS or related experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree. One or more years of GIS experience preferred.
Salary depends upon individual's credentials and position market pay level.
In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
Proficiency with MS Windows and standard MS Office software; Excellent administrative and organizational skills; Proven problem solving skills as well as attention to detail; Effective communication in a team environment; Exceptional interpersonal skills; and the following Ameren competencies: Be Strategic, Continuously Improve, Deliver Results, Engage Respectfully, Foster Collaboration, Think Customer.
Additional Information
Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.
Compensation Range:
$60,600.00 - $90,900.00
At Ameren, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered. Roles are eligible for additional rewards including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance.
If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:
Monday May 11, 2026
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Gis Analyst
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's CIP code against the STEM Designated Degree Program List before targeting GIS roles. Geography (45.0701), computer science, and environmental science codes are commonly eligible, but a mismatch can disqualify your extension.
Filter employers by E-Verify enrollment status
Only E-Verify-enrolled employers can hire you on STEM OPT. Use Migrate Mate to browse GIS Analyst openings already filtered for E-Verify compliance, so you don't waste applications on employers who can't legally onboard you.
Target government contractors for faster onboarding
Federal contractors are legally required to use E-Verify, making them reliable STEM OPT employers. GIS Analyst roles at agencies supporting defense, infrastructure, or environmental mapping consistently appear among E-Verify-enrolled employers with active spatial data needs.
Build your I-983 training plan around GIS competencies
Your I-983 must map training goals directly to your STEM degree. For GIS roles, document specific skills like geodatabase management, remote sensing, or Python scripting for spatial analysis. Generic training plans draw scrutiny from your DSO during the approval review.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Your STEM OPT training plan requires compensation that reflects the role's actual duties. Run your job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search to confirm your offered salary aligns with DOL prevailing wage levels before signing any offer.
Time your extension filing to protect your cap-gap
File your STEM OPT extension application before your initial OPT EAD expires to maintain continuous work authorization. USCIS recommends filing at least 90 days before expiration. Gaps in status can interrupt active GIS projects and complicate employer compliance.
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Find Gis Analyst JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a GIS Analyst role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on both your degree and the job itself. Your degree's CIP code must appear on the STEM Designated Degree Program List, and the GIS Analyst role must be directly related to that field of study. Geography, computer science, and environmental science degrees commonly qualify. Your DSO confirms eligibility and issues the updated I-20 before you file with USCIS.
How do I know if a GIS employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for STEM OPT employers. You can ask the recruiter directly during the offer stage, or check through E-Verify's public search tool. Migrate Mate surfaces GIS Analyst openings from employers already verified as E-Verify participants, which removes the guesswork from your search process.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a GIS Analyst position?
Your I-983 must describe how the GIS Analyst role provides practical training in your STEM field. Include specific learning objectives tied to your degree, such as spatial analysis, GIS software proficiency, or data visualization. Your employer signs the form and both parties report on progress at the 12-month mark and at the end of the 24-month extension.
What happens to my work authorization if my GIS employer loses E-Verify status?
If your employer loses E-Verify enrollment, your STEM OPT authorization is no longer valid at that job. USCIS requires that E-Verify enrollment remain active throughout your entire extension period. You'd need to find a new E-Verify-enrolled employer and update your training plan with your DSO before resuming authorized employment as a GIS Analyst.
Can I work as a GIS Analyst contractor or on a project basis under STEM OPT?
USCIS prohibits STEM OPT students from working as independent contractors or self-employed individuals. You must be employed directly by the E-Verify-enrolled employer named on your I-983. Project-based work is permissible if you're a W-2 employee of the sponsoring company, but staffing arrangements where a third party is your actual employer require careful review with your DSO.
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