Wildfire Analyst

Precisely US Jobs

13h • Remote

About The Position

Precisely is the leader in data integrity, empowering businesses to make more confident decisions based on trusted data through a unique combination of software, data enrichment products, and strategic services. We are an AI-first organization where employees are expected to demonstrate proficiency in applying AI tools to accelerate their work, improve output quality, and eliminate low-value tasks. Candidates should be comfortable using generative AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT) in their day-to-day workflows, able to evaluate AI-generated outputs critically, and open to continuously adopting new AI capabilities as they emerge. We are seeking a Senior Geospatial Fire Analyst & Systems Analyst with over 5 years of experience to bridge the gap between fire science, spatial analysis, and software development. In this role, you will perform wildfire risk modeling, support insurance and other industry customers, and guide software enhancements for Precisely’s Wildfire Risk product suite. You will translate complex fire behavior and suppression concepts into a map of wildfire risk across the United States.

Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in geospatial wildfire analysis, fire behavior modeling, or related technical skills.
• Deep knowledge of surface/canopy fuel models and fire behavior simulation software.
• Experience building software solutions, leveraging modern development tools and AI-assisted coding to accelerate delivery (experience with Java, Scala, or similar languages is a plus).
• Strong ability to translate business and technical requirements into scalable system designs, using AI to accelerate implementation.
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL or other SQL-based database systems.
• Experience working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and the ability to design, query, and optimize data models with AI-assisted support.
• Hands-on experience with Git or other version control systems.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and modern build/deployment practices.
• Experience writing unit tests and using common testing frameworks.
• Experience with spatial display and analysis with GIS software (QGIS, MapInfo Professional, ArcGIS, etc.).
• Familiar with using AI to support knowledge and market research.
• Familiar with using AI to create technical requirements or similar.

Nice To Haves

• FBAN or LTAN qualification preferred but not required.
• Experience as a wildland firefighter working in fire behavior positions desired.
• A current red card is not required.

Responsibilities

• Model wildfire hazards and risks using various fire behavior software (IFTDSS, LANDFIRE, BEHAVE etc...) and GIS tools.
• Edit and refine national fuelscapes, vegetation data, and canopy fuel layers.
• Support the use of fire behavior analysis in a nationwide wildfire risk assessment.
• Translate operational fire workflows into technical software user stories.
• Work with developers to test and deploy the Wildfire Risk suite of datasets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree