GIS Analyst | $60/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles; United States; Remote; USD 68,880 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

A leading research organization is looking for a GIS Research Analyst with a Master's degree or PhD in Geography, GIS, or related fields. The position is remote and involves crafting geospatial analysis tasks, application of GIS expertise, and collaboration with research teams. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in GIS tools like ArcGIS and QGIS. The job offers a commitment of 15-20 hours per week with competitive compensation between $50 and $60 per hour.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in a related field.
• Experience with GIS platforms and government spatial databases.
• Strong background in spatial analysis and geospatial workflows.

Responsibilities

• Craft high-quality geospatial analysis problems for AI model training.
• Design tasks involving parcel data extraction and spatial data retrieval.
• Create structured evaluation rubrics to assess AI performance.

Skills

Spatial analysis

Geospatial data science

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in Geography, GIS, Urban Planning, Environmental Science

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

USGS

Census Bureau

Job description

This range is provided by Crossing Hurdles. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$50.00/daily - $60.00/daily

Position: GIS Research Analyst

Type: Hourly contract

Compensation: $50–$60/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 15–20 hours/week (potential to extend)

Role Responsibilities

• Craft high-quality, real-world geospatial analysis problems to support AI model training.
• Design tasks involving zoning databases, parcel data extraction, and spatial data retrieval from government GIS portals.
• Create clear, structured evaluation rubrics to assess AI agent performance on geospatial tasks.
• Apply domain expertise in GIS, urban planning, and spatial analysis to ensure technical accuracy and relevance.
• Collaborate asynchronously with domain experts and research teams to refine task design and validation.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or PhD in Geography, GIS, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.
• Experience working with GIS platforms and government spatial databases (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS, USGS, Census Bureau).
• Strong background in spatial analysis, geospatial data science, or urban planning workflows.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical thinking.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong English proficiency.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, research-driven environment.

Application Process (Takes 20 Min)

• Upload resume
• Interview (15 min)

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Research Services