Geospatial Data Operations Specialist - Fixed-Term (Montana or Remote)

onX • Missoula, MT

2d • Remote

About The Position

We’re a team of builders, adventurers, and risk takers using technology to help people confidently explore the outdoors. Driven by our mission to awaken the adventurer inside everyone, we build products that optimize every outdoor experience and inspire confidence to get out and go further.
We’re a high-growth tech company. The pace is fast, the work takes grit, and ambiguity is part of the job. As the world changes around us, we adapt - continuously evolving how we build, prioritize, and deliver.
Our business moves quickly, and there’s real opportunity to shape what we build next. Each of our verticals - Hunt, Offroad, Backcountry, and Fish - is at a different stage of maturity, which means the challenges you encounter and the impact you have will vary depending on where you sit and what the business needs most.
We operate with an experimentation mindset, continually iterating and improving how we solve problems. We expect our people to use the latest tooling, including AI, thoughtfully and responsibly, pairing human judgment with technology to increase quality, speed, and impact.
Our impact comes to life through the products we build, in the stories of our customers, and in our growing commitment to land stewardship and recreational access.
onX is seeking two 6-month fixed-term Geospatial Data Operations Specialists who have a passion for geospatial data and technology that enables our customers’ outdoor adventures. As an onX Geospatial Data Operations Specialist, you will provide support for our core data types that power the suite of onX mobile apps. You will manually curate data in support of ongoing improvements to map content quality and coverage. This is a great opportunity to be a part of a dynamic, growing company focused on making an impact on the business, and ensuring that we provide our users with the best geospatial content in the market. This position will report to a manager within our Geospatial Data Operations team.

Requirements

• Education: Certificate, Associate's Degree or Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geospatial Analysis or closely related field.
• Experience with desktop Geospatial software such as QGIS or ArcMap.
• Ability to follow instructions as provided in process documentation.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized self-starter.
• Patience for repetitive tasks.
• Ability to maintain a positive, helpful, constructive attitude.
• Ability to establish and maintain efficient working relationships with other onX employees.
• Desire to contribute to a strong team dynamic.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with cadastral, trails/transportation, and/or points of interest (POI) data.
• Experience with editing OpenStreetMap (OSM) data via the iD Editor.

Responsibilities

• Manual curation within onX's web-based GIS editing platform of high-value datasets.
• Process spatial data within our established processing pipelines.
• Conduct quality control checks on spatial data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Communicate with the team leads to address any issues.
• Critically analyze existing processes and make suggestions for improvements.
• Provide support to ad hoc data processing needs.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Assignment Completion Bonus – Earn a bonus at the end of your contract when you successfully complete the full assignment.
• Medical coverage – Including a $0 monthly premium option.
• 401(k) match – 100% match on the first 3% you contribute, and 50% on the next 2%.
• Paid time off – Because everyone needs time to recharge.
• Outdoor perks – Get access to epic company-wide outdoor adventures and industry discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree