A geographic information systems (GIS) specialist typically uses computer software in conjunction with geographic methods to organize and display data in a useful format. The ability of computer systems to process and manipulate complex data has provided geographers new ways to compare related statistics and incorporate them into functional maps. GIS specialists are commonly employed across a number of governmental and private industries. Duties typically include manipulating hard data as it relates to geographical measures to create a useful overview of information for the business or company at hand.