Geospatial Data Analyst, Remote Sensing

January 19, 2025

Job Description

Employer Industry: Climate Technology and Flood Risk Solutions

Why Consider This Job Opportunity

  • Competitive salary with regular reviews and adjustments based on performance and industry standards
  • Opportunity for equity compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Chance to work on innovative solutions that positively impact climate-vulnerable communities
  • Flexible remote work option with core hours in EST or hybrid based in Brooklyn, NY
  • Collaborative environment with a focus on professional growth and development

What To Expect (Job Responsibilities)

  • Extract actionable flood information from large datasets of satellite observations and hydrologic model outputs
  • Analyze and validate historical flood time series using secondary data sources
  • Identify and rectify false positives and false negatives in flood maps
  • Create visually engaging maps and animations to showcase flood data to stakeholders
  • Collaborate with team members to improve existing tools and workflows

What Is Required (Qualifications)

  • Bachelor’s degree in geography, earth sciences, or a related quantitative field
  • Approximately 3 years of experience in geospatial data science
  • Proficiency in QGIS and Python programming within the open-source geospatial ecosystem
  • Familiarity with raster and vector formats and best practices
  • Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences

How To Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Advanced degree in a related field
  • Experience with earth observation imagery using remote sensing tools
  • Experience in a client-facing technical product delivery role
  • Basic familiarity with Git source control and code documentation standards

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