Geospatial Data Analyst
Listed on 2026-03-01
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IT/Tech
Data Analyst
Geospatial Data Analyst
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) is a mission‑driven non‑profit dedicated to ensuring the future of elk, other wildlife, their habitat and our hunting heritage. Since our founding in 1984, we have helped conserve nearly one square mile of elk country every day. In partnership with others, we have conserved or enhanced more than 9.1 million acres, including improving public access to 1.6 million acres.
Our impact will extend to 10 million acres by 2030. RMEF is proud of our conservation successes and is committed to making an even larger impact in the future.
RMEF is seeking an experienced professional to serve as the organization’s central geospatial resource, responsible for collecting, managing, analyzing, and visualizing spatial data to advance RMEF’s operations, mission, and strategic goals.
Responsibilities include:
- Designing and maintaining a centralized GIS architecture
- Developing standardized workflows
- Producing high-quality maps, applications, and analyses that support mission delivery, storytelling, advocacy, fundraising, membership growth, and executive decision‑making
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of conservation in a dynamic, mission‑driven environment.
Qualifications include:- · Bachelor’s degree is required in geography, GIS, natural resource management, or a closely related field
- · Minimum of five years’ experience with geospatial analysis, GIS data management, and cartography is required, preferably within a wildlife conservation or natural resources context
- · Demonstrated experience with cartographic design, interactive mapping, or geospatial storytelling preferred
This position is based at RMEF’s Headquarters office in Missoula, Montana and requires fulltime on‑site work.
Essential Functions::
Design, implement, and maintain RMEF’s centralized GIS data structure in conjunction with organizational data governance. Establish and document standards for geospatial data collection, storage, access, naming conventions, metadata, quality control, and versioning. Ensure spatial datasets are consistent, sustainable, and usable across departments and systems. Work across departments to promote consistent, standardized use of GIS tools and data. Develop documentation, workflows, and training resources to improve GIS literacy and enable non‑technical staff to effectively access organizational data through GIS tools.
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Collect, manage, maintain, and validate internal and external datasets critical to mission delivery and organizational planning. Engage with agency and industry partners to research, acquire, and steward key datasets, including parcel data, conservation easements, habitat and wildlife layers, proprietary partner layers, and access‑related information. Identify and integrate GIS data with internal systems, Net Suite, and workflows, including mission, grants, membership, marketing, and development data, to support reporting, analysis, and compliance needs.
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Create high‑quality static and interactive maps, dashboards, and web‑based GIS applications that clearly communicate RMEF accomplishments, opportunities, and future direction. Apply strong cartographic design principles to ensure clarity, accuracy, and visual impact in line with RMEF brand standards. Collaborate with the Brand + Communications and Marketing + Partnerships departments to support storytelling, donor engagement, and public‑facing communications through compelling visual products.
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Provide direct geospatial support to Mission projects, including creation of project maps, access analysis, parcel research, and grant applications. Support conservation planning, project selection, and development by supplying spatial research, analysis, and visualization that strengthens decision‑making and documentation.
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Maintain and administer GIS software, tools, licenses, and supporting infrastructure in coordination with Internal Operations staff. Stay current on emerging GIS technologies, visualization…
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