Geospatial Analyst

Lynker

. Perform quality assurance reviews of land cover datasets at multiple resolutions to evaluate data quality, report errors, and summarize issues.

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeCharleston • South Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $50,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in land cover mapping, including proficiency in geospatial analysis tools and data processing automation. Capable of managing complex tasks and providing technical assistance while effectively communicating with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Land Cover MappingGeospatial Analysis ToolsPython ScriptingRemote Sensing KnowledgeMetadata Management

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Hard Skills

Land Cover MappingGeospatial AnalysisData Processing AutomationImage SegmentationChange Detection AnalysisRaster Data HandlingVector Data HandlingMachine Learning ApplicationsTechnical SpecificationsCoastal Management Knowledge

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsIngenuityCreativityTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

ArcGIS ProErdas ImagineQGISGlobal MapperMap/Image Services

Industry Keywords

Remote SensingWetland IdentificationHabitat CharacterizationCoastal ProcessesMetadata Records

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonRemote Sensing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform quality assurance reviews of land cover datasets at multiple resolutions to evaluate data quality, report errors, and summarize issues.
Perform bulk processing, modeling, and editing tasks associated with direct classification and development of high-resolution land cover data.
Compile, process, and analyze imagery, elevation, and/or other geographic-based ancillary data in raster and vector formats to produce derived products, maps, statistics, and other information.
Assist with development and publishing of metadata records and management of map/image services.
Assist state and local data users with technical assistance requests on an ad-hoc basis.
Interact with state and local data users and/or partners to present on and answer questions related to NOAA’s land cover mapping activities and technical specifications.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience of land cover mapping; including general knowledge of common methods, classification schemes, accuracy assessments, and potentially change detection analysis.
Some experience and general remote sensing knowledge, specifically working with elevation data, ortho-imagery, and derived ancillary data sets.
Experience working with data in both raster and vector format.
Experience working with geospatial analysis tools such as (or similar to) ArcGIS Pro, Erdas Imagine, QGIS, Global Mapper, and/or similar.
General familiarity and/or experience with image segmentation (image objects).
General familiarity of machine learning, artificial intelligence, or data science applications for remotely sensed data.
Experience with Python, or other scripting language, for automation of data processing and data management tasks.
Familiarity with wetland identification and/or habitat characterization
Knowledge of coastal management and coastal processes
Work as part of a team and independently to achieve day-to-day objectives and operational results for project deliverables.
Be responsible for major project components or processes, including managing complex, automated tasks; assisting with publishing and managing map services; writing metadata records; and the development of derivative products (ex. Storymaps, web apps, etc.)
Regularly employ ingenuity and creativity to develop new technical solutions in order to achieve functional objectives
Possess strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to follow standard operating procedures and guidance documentation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life and accident insurance
Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
Employee Referral Program
Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
Personalized career growth plans for every employee