GIS & Remote Sensing Senior Analyst​/Manager

To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible حم.

Love maps, data, and being out in the field?
We’re looking for an experienced GIS professional who’s excited to turn complex geospatial data into insights people can actually use. You’ll work with tools like ESRI, Google Earth, GPS (RTK/PPK), remote sensing, and GeoAI to collect, analyze, and visualize real-world data—both at your desk and out on the tundra.

This role is hands‑on and dynamic: one day you might be building maps, charts, and databases, and the next you could be hiking up to 10 miles across tundra with a pack, gathering high‑quality field data. You’ll also help guide and mentor a small GIS team, collaborating with everyone from students to seasoned scientists.

If you have at least four years of GIS and GPS experience, enjoy problem‑solving, and like working both independently and with a team, this is a great place to put your skills to work.

• GIS concepts, software and implementation (ESRI products and Google Earth), minimum 4 years’ experience; GPS concepts, mapping, and survey‑grade GPS units and related software, field use, advanced GPS data collection/processing procedures (PPK & RTK)
• Geospatial databases (ESRI products)
• Remote sensing platforms, software, interpretation, and analysis
• GeoAI applications
• Modest computer and network literacy, as well as GIS‑based data entry procedures
• GIS programming/scripting languages preferred

• Manipulate and process GPS and GIS data to produce charts, graphs, and spreadsheets to display trends in geographic data;
• Interpret and report GIS data and analytical results for scientists and non‑scientists;
• Complete assigned projects combining the appropriate GIS knowledge and skills;
• Physically capable of hiking a 10 mile transect per day across tundra carrying a 35 lb pack;
• Work independently under intermittent supervision of the SEDC Manager to accomplish multiple tasks within the SEDC’s strategic framework;
• Supervise, train, and mentor GIS staff—ability to interact positively with a diverse community of scientists (ranging from undergraduates to PhDs); manage staff workloads and delegate responsibilities to meet competing demands and deadlines.

Master’s degree and two years of research experience at the postgraduate level in a field relevant to the research (e.g., science, math, business), or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Valid AK driver’s license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria.

• Current FAA small UAS Pilot Certification.
• Graduate degree in a relevant field.
• Preference:
  Four years of relevant professional experience post‑bachelor’s and/or graduate experience in GIS/Remote Sensing or comparable coursework.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise including ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Pro.

This position is located on the Fairbanks campus in Toolik Field Station, and flexible on‑site/hybrid work arrangements may be considered in accordance with UA regulations.

This is a full‑time, exempt staff position complete with a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage grav. New hires will be placed on UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 80, based on education and experience.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.

The University of Alaska (UA) reserves the right to require employees to work on‑site at the UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University’s discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by Fass position's job duties.

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