Geospatial UIUX Engineer (52218)

Who We Are

The Center for Geospatial Solutions (CGS) at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy is a nonprofit geospatial technology enterprise dedicated to expanding access to modern technologies that enable sustainable andequitableoutcomes. Our mission is to connect critical environmental and social information across sectorsempowering better decisions about land water and people.

TheCenter for Geospatial Solutions(CGS) is a nonprofit geospatial technology enterpriseestablishedat the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy. Founded to help bridge the gap between policy and practice our mission is to enable people and the planet to meet the pace of change by expanding access tonew technologiesfor more sustainable andequitableoutcomes for all.

Our award-winning teambrings decades of appliedexpertiseand end-to-end GIS capabilities to liberate and connect key information across sectors crafting innovative solutions for mission-focused organizations. By embracingwhole-systemthinking withstate-of-the-arttechnology our work enables better decision-making and unlocks the power of land water and people. Using tools like satellite data and artificial intelligence CGS accelerates positive change in key focus areas including Ecosystem Conservation Water Scarcity & Quality Social Equity and Sustainable Infrastructure.

CGS was founded at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy whichseeksto improve quality of life through the effective use taxation and stewardship of land. A nonprofit private operating foundation whose origins date to 1946 the Lincoln Institute researches and recommends creative approaches to land as a solution to economic social and environmental challenges. Through education training publications and events the Lincoln Institute integrates theory and practice to inform public policy decisions worldwide and has office locations in Cambridge Massachusetts; Washington DC; Phoenix Arizona; and Beijing China.

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy Mission

The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy seeks to improve quality of life through the effective use taxation and stewardship of land. A nonprofit private operating foundation whose origins date to 1946 the Lincoln Institute researches and recommends creative approaches to land as a solution to economic social and environmental challenges. Through education training publications and events we integrate theory and practice to inform public policy decisions. We organize our work around three impact areas: land and water; land and fiscal systems; and land and communities. We envision a world where cities and regions prosper and benefit from coordinated land use planning and public finance; where communities thrive from efficient and equitable allocation of limited land resources; and where stewardship of land and water resources ensures a livable future.

Position Overview

We are seeking aGeospatialUI/UX Engineer who will lead user experience research interface design and user testing forCGSs suite of web applications dashboards and data portals. This role bridges design and front-end development ensuring that our products are intuitive accessible and aligned with the diverse needs of users in the water data ecosystem.

The ideal candidate combines strong user-centered design and research skills with hands-on front-end implementation experience capable of transforming complex environmental data into usable and engaging digital products. This position will work closely with front-end and back-end developers data scientists and stakeholder-engagement staff to prototype test and refine high-quality interfaces that make water data truly usable.

WhatYoullDo

User Research & Design

• Lead user research and usability testing to understand stakeholder needs across scientific policy and public audiences.

• Develop personasanduserstoriesthat inform design priorities and product features.

• Convert scientific policy and operational workflows into actionable user requirements and design prototypes (wireframes mockups and interactive UI flows) using Figma or similar tools.

• Establish andmaintaindesign systems accessibility standards and brand-aligned visual styles acrosswebapplications.

• Collaborate with project leads and partner organizations to align design goals with real-world workflows and decision contexts.

• Participate in agile sprint planning product reviews and collaborative design critiques.

• Document design guidelines UX research findings and interface logic for future development and scaling.

Front-End Development

• Serve as the bridge between design intent and technical implementation across the product suite.

• Collaborate with software developers to implement designs as responsive accessible web interfaces using HTML5 CSS3 and modern JavaScript frameworks (React preferred)and geospatial datavisualization libraries ( Leaflet).

• Conduct iterative prototyping and user testing within active development cycles.

• Collaborate with developers to ensure design feasibility and advocate for usabilityandaccessibilitythroughout the development lifecycle.

WhatYoullNeed

• Bachelors degree in human-computerinteractiondesigncomputerscience orrelatedfield or equivalent professional experience.

• 3 years of professional experience in UI/UX design for web applications ideally involving complexscientificdata content.

• Proven ability to conduct user research usabilitysessions and iterative design with diverse user groups.

• Strongproficiencyin Figma Sketch Adobe XD or equivalent design tools.

• Familiarity with front-end development frameworks ( React or similar).

• Knowledge of web accessibility standards and inclusive design practices.

• Experience collaborating in multidisciplinary teams including developers scientists and policymakers.

• Experience with user interfaces for multidimensional arrays

• Experience with userinterfaces withcontextrich complex datamodelswith many entitytypes andrelationships

• Excellent communication facilitation and presentation skills.

• Support smooth transition of prototypes into production environments with clear documentation and design rationale.

• U.S Citizenship or legally authorized to work in the United States with no need for sponsorship either now or in the future.

PreferredQualifications

• Experience with data visualization tools and geospatial frameworks (LeafletMapbox ArcGIS JS APIPlotly ).

• Background in environmental water or sustainability domains.

• Experienceestablishingor maintaining design systems orcomponentlibraries.

• Familiarity with Git-based workflows prototyping integration and agile product development.

• Workingknowledge of Python or experience integrating with REST or OGC APIs.

Our Benefits

Include but are not limited to (a) 3x employer contribution towards retirement matching your employee contribution up to 15% (b) health insurance (c) dental insurance (d) vision insurance (e) 100% reimbursement of the health care deductible through a health reimbursement account (f) short-term disability coverage (g) long term disability coverage (h) paid parental leave (i) voluntary insurances such as accident insurance (j) health care flexible spending (k) dependent care flexible spending (l) paid time off for holidays vacation personal sick bereavement and jury duty (m) office closure between December 24 Jan 1 each calendar year (n) flexible schedule and option for a compressed 4 day workweek (o) tuition and staff development reimbursement (p) pet insurance and (q) Employee Assistance Program.

Application Process

Please submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter should succinctly describe your interest to join the team; why you are qualified; and what relevant expertise and experience you offer. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Compensation Overview

The salary market range for this role is posted above and dependent on level of education and years of experience. We value internal and external equity and encourage those who may be missing qualifications to submit their materials still.

Our Values

Cooperation and TeamworkForthright FeedbackInitiativeAcceptance of ResponsibilityMulticultural Sensitivity

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment by hiring training promoting and carrying out personnel procedures with respect to compensation benefits transfers layoffs or terminations on the basis of individual merit experience and ability without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race such as hair texture length of hair protective hairstyles or cultural or religious headdresses) color religion national origin age sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) ancestry citizenship status gender identity or expression genetic information marital or domestic/civil partnership status physical or mental disability sexual orientation veteran status military service serious medical condition expunged juvenile record personal appearance family responsibilities matriculation political affiliation status as a victim credit information homelessness status reproductive health decision making or any other characteristic protected by law or otherwise.

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