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GEOSPATIAL DATA SCIENTIST
***Sorry, we are no longer accepting applications for this position.***
About SkyTruth
Founded in 2001, SkyTruth is a conservation technology nonprofit that uses satellite imagery, big data, and the latest technological innovations to promote conservation for people and the planet and to reveal environmentally damaging actions and make their impacts visible and measurable.
Our core projects include:
- Cerulean. We are using satellite data and machine learning to continuously monitor marine oil pollution from shipping vessels and offshore oil and gas platforms around the world.
- Democratization of geospatial data. By making geospatial data accessible and actionable, we enable the environmental movement, investigative journalists, policymakers, and resource constrained groups to take action on ocean conservation, climate change mitigation, and biodiversity protection.
- Offshore methane monitoring. We will provide data, analytics, and storytelling to support methane monitoring and enforcement at offshore facilities, and to use those measurements to understand human impacts on Earth’s climate.
- For information about these and other programs, please visit our website.
About the Position
SkyTruth seeks an experienced, pragmatic data scientist to build new products and applications using earth observation data. Some weeks, you’ll apply machine learning models to satellite imagery over land and sea. Some weeks, you’ll manually annotate imagery and clean data for internal and external use. Some weeks, you’ll produce reports and data analyses that advance conservation through insights and storytelling. This is a great role for a creative problem solver who loves solving technical challenges and is energized by bringing creative solutions to the users and stakeholders we serve.
This role is 100% remote (US-based only) and will report to the CTO.
Responsibilities
- Earth observation applications development. Apply statistical, analytical, and/or machine learning methods to satellite imagery and large vector datasets to advance SkyTruth’s programs and create impact for conservation.
- Analyses and reports. Analyze, interpret, and present data-driven conservation insights that are memorable, rigorous, and highly accessible to non-experts in the conservation community.
- MLOps/ModelOps. Work with other members of the technical team to deploy and store solutions in the cloud, automate models, and maintain a clean, accessible, well documented codebase.
- Mentorship and support. Provide support and mentorship for other members of the SkyTruth technical team on best practices, tools, and ideas in your areas of expertise.
- Continuing education and skill development. Develop and maintain an informed awareness and continued education in your areas of expertise.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Strong scientific programming experience, with at least 4 years of experience analyzing satellite imagery and other geospatial data using Python, Google Earth Engine, or GDAL.
- Efficient, pragmatic approach to solving problems, and an innate sense of urgency to produce valuable results quickly.
- Strong prioritization skills, with the ability to identify and focus on achieving the results that matter most.
- Excellent data visualization and presentation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English language) with general and technical audiences alike.
- Direct, supportive approach to collaboration and communications with colleagues.
- If your experience and interests only match some of the above, we still want to hear from you! There is room for the right candidate to grow into certain aspects of the role.
Desirable
- PhD or Masters degree in relevant field
- Experience processing and interpreting AIS data
- At least 2 years of operational experience with version control and maintaining accessible, well documented code (Git, GitHub).
- At least 2 years of experience developing in a cloud environment (e.g. GCP, AWS, Azure).
- Experience using SQL
Compensation and Benefits
This is a full-time salaried position with an expected salary range of $70,000 to $120,000, with final compensation depending on skills and experience. SkyTruth offers a robust benefits package that includes a range of health insurance options and a retirement plan with a generous company match.
Our Interview Process
Top candidates will be invited to schedule an initial one hour interview with our hiring manager. Candidates passing this stage will participate in a technical panel discussion with members of the technical team to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving abilities. Candidates passing the technical interview will have two additional interviews with members of the SkyTruth team. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates throughout all aspects of the selection process.
Location
SkyTruth is a fully remote organization working across multiple time zones, so working hours may vary according to geography as well as operational and personal needs. Candidates can be located anywhere in the United States and must be able to reliably accommodate meetings across North American time zones. Occasional travel (<10%) may be necessary to participate in conferences, presentations, meetings, and twice-annual in-person team retreats.
Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity
The staff and leadership of SkyTruth believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to our success as an organization. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. SkyTruth is an equal opportunity employer. We hire and promote qualified professionals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees of SkyTruth and our partners, vendors, suppliers, and contractors. Your skills and experiences are needed here!
To Apply
We are no longer accepting applications for this position.
***Sorry, we are no longer accepting applications for this position.***
PROGRAM STRATEGY ANALYST
***Sorry, we are no longer accepting applications for this position.***
About SkyTruth
Founded in 2001, SkyTruth is a conservation technology nonprofit that uses satellite imagery, big data, and the latest technological innovations to promote conservation for people and the planet and to reveal environmentally damaging actions and make their impacts visible and measurable.
Our core projects include:
- Cerulean. We are using satellite data and machine learning to continuously monitor marine oil pollution from shipping vessels and offshore oil and gas platforms around the world.
- Democratization of geospatial data. By making geospatial data accessible and actionable, we enable the environmental movement, investigative journalists, policymakers, and resource constrained groups to take action on ocean conservation, climate change mitigation, and biodiversity protection.
- Offshore methane monitoring. We will provide data, analytics, and storytelling to support methane monitoring and enforcement at offshore facilities, and to use those measurements to understand industrial impacts on Earth’s climate.
- For information about these and other programs, please visit our website.
About the Position
As a Program Strategy Analyst, you will help identify and cultivate new partnership and impact opportunities, support strategy development and product delivery, and coordinate stakeholder engagement activities.
Reporting to the Director of Impact and Strategic Partnerships, you will support day to day management of SkyTruth’s engagements with diverse partners and users — including ocean and climate advocacy campaigns, philanthropy, journalists, governments, technology companies, and researchers — enabling stakeholders to leverage earth observation and other geospatial data to address conservation issues around the world.
You will provide nimble analytical support on strategic initiatives. For example, in 2023, you will support the launch of Cerulean. Some days, you will test hypotheses using desktop research and structured interviews. And other days, you will synthesize and translate findings into compelling, evidence-based presentations for internal and/or external decision-makers. This is a great role for a collaborative and detail-oriented professional who is energized by bringing creative solutions to the users and stakeholders we serve.
This role is 100% remote (US-based only).
Responsibilities
- Partnership coordination. Assist and lead various aspects of impact and partnership activities, including conducting due diligence on prospective partners and impact use cases, developing meeting prep materials, coordinating meetings and calls, writing materials to support decision-making, and ensuring accountability for action items.
- Strategy and program analysis. Conduct research to identify trends, gaps, and impact opportunities, through literature reviews, landscape analyses, interviews with issue experts and stakeholders, and other data collection methods.
- User support. Collaborate across the team to enable priority users and partners to effectively incorporate SkyTruth products into high impact conservation initiatives.
- Product marketing. Draft evidence-based materials; develop clear and engaging presentations and reports; and ensure quality control.
- Impact monitoring and reporting. Support development of impact measurement approach and conduct ongoing monitoring and reporting of the outcomes and impacts of SkyTruth’s conservation technology products.
- Workflow improvement. Develop and maintain systems for organizing data and materials (CRM, project management tools, etc.), as well as conduct routine data and document maintenance; and proactively improve workflows and processes.
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a management consultancy, technology environment, foundation, nonprofit, corporate social responsibility function, campaign, or other impact-oriented organization(s).
- A deep commitment to SkyTruth’s mission and conservation causes.
- Experience supporting strategy and/or program development with ability to collect qualitative and quantitative data, synthesize, analyze, and interpret.
- Demonstrated organizational skills with ability to work effectively on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, track tasks, meet deadlines, organize time and identify resources for projects as needed.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills (English language), including the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and concisely.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with individuals and teams at all levels of the organization, advocating for the interests and needs of product users and partners.
- Direct, supportive approach to communications with colleagues.
- High degree of attention to detail and accuracy
- If your experience and interests only match some of the above, we still want to hear from you! There is room for the right candidate to grow into certain aspects of the role.
Desirable
- Experience in ocean conservation, marine policy, biodiversity conservation, and/or climate advocacy.
- Demonstrated understanding of conservation applications of earth observation data or remote sensing broadly.
- Experience in a product development and/or product marketing environment.
- Experience engaging and/or providing direct support to conservation practitioners, journalists, technologists, government officials, and conservation leaders.
- Project management experience and a history of cross-functional collaboration.
Compensation and Benefits
This is a full-time salaried position with an expected salary range of $65,000 to $90,000, with final compensation depending on skills and experience. SkyTruth offers a robust benefits package that includes a range of health insurance options and a retirement plan with a generous company match.
Our Interview Process
Top candidates will be invited to schedule a one hour interview with our hiring manager. This may be followed by a 1-2 hour take home exercise to demonstrate synthesis and problem solving abilities. Candidates passing this stage will have 2 additional interviews with other members of the SkyTruth team. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates throughout all aspects of the selection process.
Location
SkyTruth is a fully remote organization working across multiple time zones, so working hours may vary according to geography as well as operational and personal needs. Candidates can be located anywhere in the United States but must be available during most Pacific Time Zone business hours. The Analyst will also frequently conduct meetings with partners in international time zones. Periodic domestic and international travel may be necessary to participate in conferences, presentations, and meetings, and in-person team retreats are held twice per year.
Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity
The staff and leadership of SkyTruth believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to our success as an organization. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. SkyTruth is an equal opportunity employer. We hire and promote qualified professionals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees of SkyTruth and our partners, vendors, suppliers, and contractors. Your skills and experiences are needed here!
To Apply
Interested applicants should complete the application form and submit a resume and cover letter.
***Sorry, we are no longer accepting applications for this position.***
About the SkyTruth team
SkyTruth is a group of passionate people using remote sensing to help protect the planet. We use satellite imagery to create compelling visuals that illuminate the environmental impacts of human activity. We provide these images and supporting data for free to researchers, environmental advocates, policy-makers, the media, and the public, to hold governments and industry accountable for their actions.
Flexible work options
Our headquarters is based in charming Shepherdstown, West Virginia, 70 miles northwest of Washington, D.C., on the Potomac River — though many of our team members work remotely, including from Santa Fe, San Francisco, and Boston. Our work allows us to seamlessly connect online, allowing our distributed team to collaborate productively no matter where we are.
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