Wildfire Science and Innovation Team Lead

Job Opportunity:
Wildfire Science and Innovation Team Lead

Employee type:
Full time, Permanent

Location:

Moscow, Idaho (remote option available; occasional travel required)

Come Grow with Us! Forsite is actively looking for a Wildfire Science and Innovation Team Lead to join our Forsite Fire Team. At Forsite, we don't just work together - we support, challenge, and grow together. We believe in flexibility, collaboration, and fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.

WHO WE ARE

Forsite Consultants Ltd. is a leading provider of integrated forest land development and management services. Our staff are industry leaders in forestry, technology, analytics, strategic planning, resource and land management/stewardship and professional forestry. We are a company that is committed to innovation and is constantly growing with clients across North America and abroad in multiple sectors.

We take pride in our team culture, where supporting one another is second nature. We are a dynamic, people-focused business that thrives by delivering value to our customers, creating opportunities for our employees, and drawing on our expertise for sustainable solutions that balance economic, environmental and social goals. We will apply our skills, knowledge and technologies to be the best forest management company.

We foster and sustain a safe and respectful environment of diversity and inclusion where everyone can reach their full potential. If you're looking for a workplace that values collaboration, innovation and having fun while making a meaningful impact, you'll fit right in.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As Wildfire Science and Innovation Team Lead, you will anchor the scientific and technical capability of Forsite Fire. This is a permanent, senior individual contributor and leadership role - designed for someone equally comfortable advancing applied wildfire science as they are engaging with clients, government agencies, and industry partners.

Scientific Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of wildfire scientists, analysts, and specialists across the US
• Set the scientific direction and quality standards for fire behavior analysis, long-term fire modeling, and decision-support outputs
• Foster a culture of rigorous, applied science and continuous learning within the team
• Oversee peer review and quality assurance of technical deliverables
• Identify and develop emerging talent within the wildfire science team
• Engage in business development to expand services throughout the US

Fire Behavior Analysis & Decision Support

• Lead or oversee fire behavior analysis using tools such as Behave, WRF, Flam Map, and related platforms
• Develop and refine methodologies for long-term fire assessment (LTAN) and fire behavior analysis (FBAN) across diverse ecosystems to support Risk View implementation
• Provide expert guidance on fire weather interpretation, fuels assessment, and risk-based fire management
• Translate complex fire science outputs into accessible, actionable intelligence for operational fire managers, utilities, and agency clients

Fuels Mapping & Geospatial Analysis

• Guide the team's fuels mapping, vegetation management, and geospatial analysis capabilities
• Ensure integration of remote sensing products and spatial analysis tools into science workflows
• Develop or oversee models and datasets that support wildfire risk assessment for infrastructure and land management clients

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a senior technical point of contact for key clients including government agencies, electrical utilities, and land management organizations
• Lead or contribute to proposals, capability presentations, and client scoping discussions
• Represent Forsite Fire at industry forums, technical workshops, and scientific conferences

Innovation & Research

• Monitor and integrate advances in wildfire science, fire weather research, and decision-support technology into Forsite's capabilities
• Pursue or support applied research partnerships with academic institutions, government agencies, and industry

Contribute to or lead the development of novel analytical approaches, tools, or data products that strengthen Forsite Fire's competitive position

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Forsite welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is looking for the right person to join our team. If you don't meet every requirement but bring relevant skills, experience and a great attitude, we encourage you to apply!

Must have:

• Qualification as FBAN and/or LTAN, or equivalent demonstrated experience in fire behavior analysis
• Significant experience in wildfire science, fire behavior modeling, or a closely related discipline
• Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring a technical team in an applied or operational environment
• Strong working knowledge of wildfire decision-support tools (e.g., Flam Map, Prometheus, or equivalent)
• Experience working with or for government fire agencies, electrical utilities, or land management organizations
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical findings to…