GIS & Remote Sensing Senior Analyst/Manager

University of Agriculture Faisalabad • Fairbanks, AK

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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. You’ll 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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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 AK driver’s license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• GIS programming/scripting languages preferred
• Four years of relevant professional experience post-bachelor’s and/ or graduate experience in GIS/ Remote Sensing or comparable course work
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise including ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Pro
• Current FAA small UAS Pilot Certification

Responsibilities

• 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 SEDC’s strategic framework
• Supervise, train, and mentor GIS staff—ability 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior