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.

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.

• Collect, analyze, and visualize geospatial data using ESRI, Google Earth, GPS (RTK/PPK), remote sensing, and GeoAI.
• Build maps, charts, databases, and guide the GIS team.
• Conduct field data collection up to 10 miles across tundra with a 35‑lb pack.
• Interpret and report GIS data and analytical results for scientists and non‑scientists.
• Manipulate and process GPS and GIS data to produce charts, graphs, and spreadsheets that display geographic trends.
• Work independently under intermittent supervision to accomplish multiple tasks within the SEDC’s strategic framework.
• Supervise, train, and mentor GIS staff, interacting positively with a diverse community of scientists.
• 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 Alaska driver’s license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria.
• Minimum four years of proven GIS and GPS experience, including mapping, survey‑grade GPS units, advanced RTK/PPK, geospatial databases, remote sensing, GeoAI, and GIS programming/scripting.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Pro.
• Ability to hike a 10‑mile transect per day across tussock tundra while carrying a 35‑lb pack.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, train, and mentor GIS staff and interact positively with a diverse scientific community.

• Current FAA small UAS Pilot Certification.
• Graduate degree in a relevant field.

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. It is a full‑time, exempt staff position that includes 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.

New hires will be placed on the 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. Review of applications will begin on February 1, to ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on 1/31/2026.

☎️ If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Ruth Dinardi, IAB HR manager, at rsdinardirosado or 907 474 6466.

The University of Alaska (UA) reserves the right to require employees to work on‑site at 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 the position’s job duties.

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