GIS & Remote Sensing Senior AnalystManager

**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
Were looking for an experienced GIS professional whos excited to turn complex geospatial data into insights people can actually use. Youll work with tools like ESRI Google Earth GPS (RTK/PPK) remote sensing and GeoAI to collect analyze and visualize real-world databoth 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. Youll 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 tussock tundra carrying a 35 lb pack; Work independently under intermittent supervision of the SEDC Manager to accomplish multiple tasks within the SEDCs strategic framework; Supervise train and mentor GIS staffability 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters 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 AK drivers license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria.

Preference: Four years of relevant professional experience post-bachelors and/ or graduate experience in GIS/ Remote Sensing or comparable course work.
Working knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise including ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Pro.

Preferred Experience:
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*Graduate degree in a relevant field

Position Details:

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 both a competitive salary andfull 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 theUA 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 Universitys discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the positions job duties.

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Review of applications will begin on February 1st toensure 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 or .

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This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the Universitys discretion.

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