Remote Geospatial Analyst & PyQGIS Expert

YO IT Consulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 82,656 - 130,872; Part time

Job summary

YO IT Consulting seeks a Geospatial Analysis Specialist for a remote contract role. Use your domain knowledge to train AI systems, shaping how models learn and reason.

You will design and maintain spatial databases, perform geoprocessing with QGIS, develop plugins, and automate workflows with PyQGIS. Strong communication and cartographic skills are required for effective collaboration.

Qualifications

• Expertise in QGIS including spatial database management and map production.
• Strong Python (PyQGIS) experience to automate tasks in QGIS.
• Thorough understanding of spatial projections and coordinate systems.
• Ability to customize QGIS via plugins or scripting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Experience producing professional cartographic outputs for decision support.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, manage, and maintain spatial databases with data integrity.
• Perform geoprocessing and spatial modeling using QGIS and translate results into insights.
• Develop and maintain QGIS plugins and extensions.
• Automate geospatial workflows using Python (PyQGIS).
• Prepare cartographic maps and visualizations for reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate requirements into geospatial solutions.
• Communicate complex concepts clearly to stakeholders.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

Python scripting

Coordinate systems

Plugin development

Technical communication

Cartography

Project organization

Tools

QGIS

PyQGIS

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Geospatial Analysis Specialist

Job Type: Contract

Location: Remote

Job Summary: In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, manage, and maintain spatial databases and ensure data integrity and accuracy across projects.
• Conduct advanced geoprocessing and spatial modeling using QGIS and integrate results into actionable insights.
• Develop, customize, and maintain QGIS plugins and extensions tailored to project specifications.
• Automate geospatial analysis workflows using Python (PyQGIS) to improve efficiency and reproducibility.
• Prepare high-quality cartographic maps and visualizations for reports, presentations, and decision support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to understand requirements and transform them into geospatial solutions.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly in both written and verbal form to internal and external stakeholders.
  
  

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Expertise in QGIS, including spatial database management, geoprocessing, and map production.
• Strong proficiency in Python, with hands-on experience automating tasks within QGIS (PyQGIS).
• Thorough understanding of spatial projections, coordinate systems, and data transformation.
• Proven ability to customize QGIS through plugin development or scripting.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to produce professional cartographic outputs tailored to various decision-making contexts.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail while managing multiple project priorities.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in remote or distributed teams supporting external customers.
• Familiarity with additional open-source GIS tools or cloud-based geospatial platforms.
• Background in spatial analysis within industries such as environmental science, urban planning, or resource management.