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.