Senior GIS & Biodiversity Informatics Lead

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University Extension is seeking a senior GIS Analyst to lead enterprise GIS infrastructure, biodiversity informatics, and spatial data management in support of MNFI research and Michigan ecosystems.

You will guide data modeling, cloud solutions, and complex GIS applications, collaborating with MSU partners, staff, and agencies to deliver actionable conservation insights across the Great Lakes region.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science or related field.
• Five or more years of GIS, biodiversity informatics, or related technical experience.
• Experience leading complex GIS, database, or IT projects.
• Strong data governance and QA practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and maintenance of complex geospatial databases and biodiversity information systems.
• Develop GIS applications, dashboards, and automated workflows.
• Coordinate with partners on infrastructure and data integration.
• Provide technical guidance and lead cross-team GIS projects.
• Ensure data quality, security, and disaster recovery planning.

Skills

GIS analysis

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Geography/GIS/CS

Four-year degree in related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

SQL

Python

PostgreSQL

Job description

Michigan State University Extension is seeking a senior GIS Analyst to lead enterprise GIS infrastructure, biodiversity informatics, and spatial data management in support of MNFI research and Michigan ecosystems.

You will guide data modeling, cloud solutions, and complex GIS applications, collaborating with MSU partners, staff, and agencies to deliver actionable conservation insights across the Great Lakes region.