Senior Forestry Analytics & Operations

John Hancock; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

John Hancock, a Manulife company, seeks a Senior Analyst for Silviculture and Forest Operations to blend forestry expertise with business analytics across North America. You will influence investment performance, operational efficiency and sustainable forest management in a highly visible role.

You will lead analyses, implement decision-support tools, coordinate cross-functional projects, and develop training materials for diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Forestry, Forest Management, Natural Resources, or a related field required. Master's degree preferred.
• Three or more years of experience in forestry, silviculture, forest operations, analytics, or a related field preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of southern pine silviculture, including regeneration, genetics, vegetation management, forest nutrition, treatment economics, and investment returns.
• Working knowledge of forest operations, harvesting systems, contracting, procurement, timber marketing, and resource planning.
• Strong analytical skills, including discounted cash flow analysis, cost‑benefit analysis, scenario modeling, and business case development.
• Experience with GIS and forest information systems. Familiarity with growth and yield modeling platforms such as SiMS is desirable. Remote sensing experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines in a collaborative environment.
• Familiarity with forest certification systems, environmental compliance, and sustainable forest management practices.
• Strong communication, presentation, relationship‑building, and collaboration skills.
• Self‑motivated, curious, and capable of working independently while contributing effectively within cross‑functional teams.
• Commitment to ethical conduct, stewardship, continuous improvement, and a strong safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and analytical support related to silvicultural practices, operational performance, treatment effectiveness, and problem resolution.
• Translate business objectives into analyses, recommendations, decision-support tools, and implementation plans.
• Evaluate silvicultural investments, operational alternatives, and emerging technologies using financial and operational analysis.
• Utilize GIS, forest information systems, inventory data, growth and yield models, and other analytical tools to improve decision-making and operational performance.
• Identify, evaluate, and support deployment of innovative forest management practices and technologies.
• Support procurement and RFP activities for seedlings, fertilizer, pesticides, application services, and other key inputs.
• Assist with supplier and contractor evaluation, performance monitoring, negotiations, and risk management.
• Coordinate research cooperative participation, including work plans, trials, data collection, and operational implementation of findings.
• Support forest genetics, reforestation, vegetation management, forest nutrition, and related technical programs.
• Provide analytical support for forest resource planning, harvest planning, timber marketing, and financial performance assessment.
• Support acquisitions, dispositions, due diligence, investment analysis, and strategic business initiatives.
• Contribute to compliance with certification standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies while supporting responsible forest stewardship.
• Promote a culture of safety, operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop analyses, dashboards, presentations, technical guidance, procedures, and training materials for diverse audiences.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects, managing schedules, deliverables, risks, and stakeholder communications.
• Build strong collaborative relationships across North America and provide responsive support to operational teams.
• Represent the company through participation in industry associations, committees, and research partnerships.
• Complete special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Independent working

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Forestry/Natural Resources

Master's degree preferred

Tools

GIS

Forest information systems

SiMS growth & yield modeling

Remote sensing

Job description

John Hancock, a Manulife company, seeks a Senior Analyst for Silviculture and Forest Operations to blend forestry expertise with business analytics across North America. You will influence investment performance, operational efficiency and sustainable forest management in a highly visible role.

You will lead analyses, implement decision-support tools, coordinate cross-functional projects, and develop training materials for diverse stakeholders.