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The NYS Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) is hiring! They are hosting hiring events in January, where pre-qualified candidates will be interviewed and walk away with a job offer (conditional upon passing background & reference checks). There are more than 100 positions available, including many in Geospatial Services!
Openings are posted on the ITS Hiring event site (its.ny.gov/2026-hiring-event) and on the StateJobsNY site (statejobs.ny.gov). To apply to these positions, you simply need to submit a cover letter and resume with the vacancy ID in the subject of the e-mail, showing that you meet the minimum requirements for the position. The deadline for most postings is Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
They are directing GIS candidates that want to work with their team to the following postings (they have multiple openings for each of the first three positions listed):
Vacancy ID 205448 – Information Technology Specialist 2 – Even though the description of this position doesn’t specifically mention GIS, in your cover letter, indicate that you are interested in a GIS position with Geospatial Services in the Digital Transformation Office. The minimum qualifications require coursework in computer science and/or experience in information technology. GIS coursework is considered computer science coursework. GIS experience is considered information technology experience.
Vacancy ID 205409 – Technology Analyst 1 (Geographic Information Systems)
Vacancy ID 205406 – Technology Analyst 2 (Geographic Information Systems)
Both Technology Analyst titles are classified “Temporary”, but they anticipate they will be permanent positions.
Vacancy ID 205446 – Information Technology Specialist 2 Programming
Vacancy ID 205402 – Project Manager 2
Geospatial Services may also be able to hire the following positions, so please apply if you are qualified:
- Vacancy ID 204642 – Information Technology Architect 1 (Data)
- Vacancy ID 204635 – Technology Analyst 2 (Product Management)
- Vacancy ID 204627 – Technology Analyst 1 (Product Management)
- Vacancy ID 205398 – Project Manager 1
You are encouraged to apply for any of the ITS postings for which you believe you are qualified. If applying for any title that does not mention GIS, please indicate that you are a GIS professional in your cover letter.
To learn more about the ITS Hiring Event, click here.