GIS & Remote Sensing Senior Analyst/Manager

Overview GIS & Remote Sensing Senior Analyst/Manager at the University of Alaska. Full-time, negotiable. Location: Fairbanks campus (Toolik Field Station); hybrid on-site may be considered in accordance with UA regulations.Responsibilities Manipulate and process GPS and GIS data to produce charts, graphs, and spreadsheets that display trends in geographic data.Interpret and report GIS data and analytical results for scientists and non-scientists.Complete assigned projects by applying appropriate GIS knowledge and skills.Physically capable of hiking up to 10 miles per day across tussock tundra while carrying a 35 lb pack to gather field data.Work independently under intermittent supervision to accomplish tasks within the SEDC's strategic framework.Supervise, train, and mentor GIS staff; manage staff workloads and delegate responsibilities to meet deadlines.Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree and two years of postgraduate research experience in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.Valid Alaska driver's license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria.Preference: Four years of relevant professional experience post-bachelor's and/or graduate work in GIS/Remote Sensing or equivalent coursework.Working knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise including ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Pro.GIS programming/scripting languages preferred.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.Additional Information This position is located on the Fairbanks campus at Toolik Field Station, with flexible on-site/hybrid work arrangements may be considered in accordance with UA regulations.This is a full-time, exempt staff position with salary and full benefits. On hire, compensation follows the UA Staff Salary Schedule (Grade 80) based on education and experience.Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is identified. Review of applications will begin on February 1; to ensure consideration, apply by 11:55 PM Alaska Standard Time on 1/31/2026.The University of Alaska reserves the right to require on-site work; hybrid/remote work may be approved for Alaska-based employees. Remote work outside Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by job duties.EEO statement: The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. Reasonable accommodations are provided during the screening process. Background check required for successful applicants. Public disclosure laws apply to employment applications.For safety reports and campus security information, see the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report published by the universities within the UA system.Contact information: For questions about this position, please contact the HR manager at the University of Alaska.Job code: EX-C6DE614C#J-18808-Ljbffr