Geospatial Analyst

Geographic Information Systems Technologist / Geospatial Analyst

Occupation: Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians. Location: Charleston, SC‑29401. Job Type: Full Time (30 Hours or More). Posted: 02/05/2026. Positions available: 1. Source: Lynker Web Site: lynker.com. Onsite / Remote: Work at home all of the time.

Seeking a Geospatial Analyst to support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Office for Coastal Management (OCM) by performing processing, quality assurance, documentation, and management of remote sensing and geospatial data and services. The ideal Geospatial Analyst will be located in the Charleston, SC area and will be able to work in a hybrid capacity. The successful candidate will serve as a geospatial analyst in OCM’s Science and Geospatial Services Division supporting NOAA’s Coastal Change Analysis Program (C‑CAP) activities. The position will be focused primarily on land cover data production, quality assurance reviews, and analyses but may also include work with imagery, Lidar data, and Digital Elevation Models. This role is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

• Quality assurance of land cover datasets at multiple resolutions.
• Assisting with direct land cover data classification and development using multiple sources of input data.
• Compiling, processing, and analyzing a variety of data types, including imagery, elevation, and other geographic based ancillary data, in both raster and vector formats.
• Possible produce derived products, such as maps, statistics, and other information.
• Works as part of a team and independently to achieve day‑to‑day objectives and operational results for project deliverables.
• Responsible for major project components or processes, including managing complex, automated tasks; assisting with publishing and managing map services; writing metadata records; and the development of derivative products (ex. Storymaps, web apps, etc.).

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree with two or more years of related experience in geography, remote sensing, GIS, or related field OR a Bachelor’s degree with six or more years of related experience.
• Some experience or general knowledge of land cover mapping methods, elevation data, orthoimagery analysis, and change detection.
• Some experience or general knowledge with both raster and vector‑based datasets on desktop and web‑based platforms.
• Some experience or general knowledge of geospatial analysis tools such as ArcGIS Pro, Erdas Imagine, QGIS, Global Mapper, Trimble eCognition, FeatureAnalyser, etc.
• Strong communication and organizational skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Self‑starter with ability to work in a small team environment without direct day‑to‑day supervision.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and guidance documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge or experience related to land cover classification using machine learning or more advanced deep learning artificial intelligence.
• Knowledge or experience with wetland mapping.
• Knowledge of Python scripting language required for automation of GIS tasks.
• Processing and managing data and map services in the cloud.
• Knowledge of coastal management and coastal processes.
• Knowledge of coastal hazards and inundation mapping.

Evaluations Specialist

Lynker Technologies Evaluations Specialist US‑SC‑Charleston. Job ID: 2026‑1545. Type: Full‑Time. # of Openings: 1. Charleston, SC. Overview: As part of Lynker's ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Evaluations Specialist to join our growing team. This position will support programmatic evaluations of Coastal Zone Management (CZM) programs and National Estuarine Research Reserves (NERRs), as required by section 312 of the Coastal Zone Management Act.

The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended, requires NOAA to conduct periodic evaluations of the performance of states and territories with federally approved coastal management programs or estuarine reserves. Each evaluation reviews implementation of the approved coastal management program or reserve management plan; coastal management requirements; completion of the terms of financial assistance awards. The contract position would organize the necessary information to guide development of the draft findings to be delivered by the federal evaluator. Each year, NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management identifies the suite of CZM programs and reserves to be evaluated the following year. Programs are notified and paired with an evaluator to identify the schedule for the evaluation and site visit and to submit information that can be used in the evaluation to document program strengths and challenges and to provide recommendations for how to address potential challenges. Each evaluation is assigned a lead evaluator to work with a team of staff that is knowledgeable about the program itself, the local community and associated partnerships, and the national program. The evaluation team solicits feedback from local partners and stakeholders and identifies the primary areas of interest for a virtual or in‑person site visit to gather additional input to guide the draft findings regarding program accomplishments, recommendations for enhancements, and necessary actions to address deficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an evaluator to support program evaluations under CZMA section 312.
• Organize information from program submittals, stakeholder survey, and progress reports to guide primary focus areas for the retreat.
• Plan and organize meetings with the programs being evaluated to explain the process, schedule the evaluation, and advance progress toward the evaluation.
• Conduct the virtual, in‑person, or hybrid site visit to meet with program leadership, staff, and partners or stakeholders to gather additional input regarding accomplishments and challenges.
• Draft initial findings to include program accomplishments, recommendations, and necessary actions to address challenges.
• Finalize the findings and share with the program and its leadership.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• 3 or more years of relevant professional experience.
• Highly motivated, self‑starter with the ability to work in a small team environment without direct day‑to‑day supervision.
• Ability to write, edit, and analyze information.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Possess strong written and oral communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple concurrent tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with management, colleagues, and external partners.
• Ability to pass a National Agency Check and fingerprinting background check and maintain it through the duration of employment.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI284148091