Field GIS Analyst - MIA Investigations (Hawaii, 6 mo)

SNA International; Pearl City (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SNA International is seeking a GIS Analyst for a short-term, 6-month, on-site assignment in Hawaii. You will conduct research and field surveys using geospatial methods to identify sites related to missing American service personnel, supporting DPAA’s Indo-Pacific Directorate.

The role requires ESRI ArcGIS expertise, strong written and oral communication, and the ability to work independently in austere field conditions. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, geography, geology, or related field plus a GIS certificate or equivalent experience.
• 1 year GIS-based field data collection preferred.
• High level of proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS and related GIS software.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research and field survey using geospatial methods to advance casework and identify sites associated with missing military personnel.
• Assist communications with foreign representatives/embassies and casualty/mortuary offices.
• Perform complex geospatial research and analysis into the status of missing American service personnel from past wars.
• Provide technical GIS support for case development including creating maps, imagery analysis, and GIS data management.
• Synthesize geospatial, historical, and archaeological data for high-level analysis.

Skills

GIS proficiency

Geospatial analysis

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

B.A./B.S. degree in anthropology, archaeology, geography, geology, or related field

GIS Certificate

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

SNA International is seeking a GIS Analyst for a short-term, 6-month, on-site assignment in Hawaii. You will conduct research and field surveys using geospatial methods to identify sites related to missing American service personnel, supporting DPAA’s Indo-Pacific Directorate.

The role requires ESRI ArcGIS expertise, strong written and oral communication, and the ability to work independently in austere field conditions. Occasional travel may be required.