Part-Time GIS Analyst (Fisheries / Marine Science)
Description About the Project This NOAA-funded project supports fisheries management in Guam and American Samoa by developing a GIS-based spatial modeling tool that evaluates how Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) contribute to sustainable fisheries outcomes. The work builds on a prior pilot and is part of a two-phase effort • Phase 1 (Guam) Currently in progress (we are ~7 months in) • Phase 2 (American Samoa) Planned follow-on effort We are seeking a GIS Analyst to step in and complete the remaining 5 months of Phase 1 work (~60 hours total), with the potential to continue into Phase 2. Role Overview The GIS Analyst will support an existing project team to maintain and expand a GIS model that integrates fisheries, habitat, and spatial management data. The assignment is to advance an existing model and produce NOAA-ready GIS products. The role works alongside • A Principal Investigator (fisheries expert) • A Data Scientist (modeling and reporting) Key Responsibilities • Maintain and expand the existing Fish-BANC GIS model and related spatial datasets. • Compile, clean, reconcile, and integrate fisheries, habitat, MPA, and related spatial data. • Translate biological and fish-habitat usage information into GIS-compatible layers and model inputs. • Generate management-ready maps, rasters, layers, figures, and interactive GIS products for workshops and reporting. • Conduct QA/QC of GIS layers, maps, metadata, and workflows. • Support NOAA-compliant data packaging, metadata, and transfer of GIS products to ArcGIS Online, InPort, and CoRIS. • Provide GIS updates, maps, and workflow documentation for monthly progress reporting and project deliverables. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree or higher in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, Marine Science, or related field • Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online • Experience managing and analyzing spatial datasets and GIS workflows • Complete required NOAA trainings within 5 days of contract start o NOAA IT Security o Sexual Assault/Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response Training o Records Management 101 This role requires both strong GIS skills and working knowledge of fisheries or marine resource management. The GIS Analyst must be able to understand fisheries-related concepts (e.g., MPAs, habitat usage, fish populations) well enough to work independently, without requiring training on the subject matter. Preferred Experience • GIS work in fisheries, marine science, or natural resource management • Experience integrating biological and environmental datasets • Familiarity with NOAA data standards and metadata practices Location Remote Commitment ˜60 hours total over 5 months Duration Immediate start through September 2026 Potential Extension Additional 12 months (American Samoa phase) October 2026-Sept 2027 Workload averages ~3 hours per week or depending on the demand. Flexible schedule, remote work. Opportunity to continue into Phase 2 (American Samoa) based on performance and interest. Apply To this Job