Principal Information Technology Analyst

Principal Information Technology Analyst The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California USD $142,251.00/Yr. - USD $186,077.00/Yr. tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, California, Los Angeles May 04, 2026 Principal Information Technology Analyst Job Locations US-CA-Los Angeles Job

ID 2026-3287

Org Data :

Descr Linked Headquarters (Adjacent to Union Station) Posted Date 1 hour ago(5/4/2026 7:50 AM) Application Filing Period May 4, 2026 - June 4, 2026 @ 4:30 p.m. PST # of Openings 1 Min USD $142,251.00/Yr. Max USD $186,077.00/Yr. Work Schedule 9/80 Fulltime Group

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GROUP

Team

GIS/CAD APPLICATION SVCS TEAM

Bargaining Unit Name / Code 04 - MAPA At the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver reliable water to a region with 19 million people-and to accomplish this, we rely on a team of talented employees: innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators who make it all possible. There is currently one (1) opening for the Principal Information Technology Analyst. This recruitment may result in an eligibility list.

What You'll Do:

• Serve as the technical lead and subject matter expert for the Enterprise Geographic Information System (EGIS) environment within the GIS Services Team.
• Plan, develop, implement, maintain, and administer enterprise GIS infrastructure and applications.
• Manage and support the ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise platform, including: o ArcGIS Portal o ArcGIS Server and Image Server o Spatiotemporal Big Data Store o ArcGIS Monitor
• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise geodatabases utilizing PostgreSQL, Oracle and/or SQL Server.
• Administer and support GIS application development in alignment with organizational needs.
• Provide technical guidance and support to staff and stakeholders on GIS-related systems and solutions.

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Principal Information Technology Analyst Schedule:

9/80. Start times are no earlier than 6 a.m. and end times no later than 6 p.m.

Hybrid:

Metropolitan's current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree (in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Engineering or related) from an accredited college or university and eight years of increasingly responsible experience, of which two years must have been at the Senior Programmer Analyst or Senior Systems Analyst level. Increasingly responsible experience is defined as: a combination of experience performing software design, implementation and integration of which 2 years must have been at the Senior GIS Analyst or Senior Information Systems Analyst level.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

License(s): Valid California Class C Driver's License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS ETL

/ data processing automations (e.g., Python, Batch Scripts, Scheduled Tasks) SQL database administration including writing complex SQL code Custom web tools for geoprocessing in web applications (e.g., Web Tools, Custom Geoprocessing Services) Manager of databases, servers and applications CLOSING

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.
• Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
• Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Excellent working environment
• Public transportation reimbursements
• Hub of public transportation rail: rail, subway, buses, and taxis
• On-site fitness center For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits Regular FT PT Employees (Represented)

ABOUT MWD

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email: jobs@mwdh2o.com. Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).

Application Filing Period:

Closes at 4:30 pm PT on the date stated in the job announcement. However, it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended. Eligibility List

• : An eligibility list is a list of qualified candidates created when a job posting states that one will be established.

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications listed in the original posting and successfully pass all stages of the recruitment process-but are not selected for the initial vacancy-may be placed on this list for future openings. The list may be used to invite candidates to participate in a selection interview for a future vacancy in the same classification / title (if there is one). The duration of the list depends on the applicable bargaining unit.

Qualifying Experience:

Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year.

Sponsorship:

Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case). #LI-Hybrid