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