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... humanitarian aid. If you are an engineer who thrives in agile work environments and is passionate ... Write and present conceptual topics, blog articles, and step-by-step tutorials geared towards GIS ...

... humanitarian aid. If you are an engineer who thrives in agile work environments and is passionate ... Write and present conceptual topics, blog articles, and step-by-step tutorials geared towards GIS ...

... humanitarian aid. If you are an engineer who thrives in agile work environments and is passionate ... Write and present conceptual topics, blog articles, and step-by-step tutorials geared towards GIS ...

... humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, global development, community resilience, and climate ... Experience with GIS and geospatial libraries (e.g., ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, geopandas, gdal, pdal)

Computer Scientist

Lexington, MA · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

... humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, global development, community resilience, and climate ... Experience with GIS and geospatial libraries (e.g., ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, geopandas, gdal, pdal)

Computer Scientist

Lexington, MA · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

... humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, global development, community resilience, and climate ... Experience with GIS and geospatial libraries (e.g., ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, geopandas, gdal, pdal)

... and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one ... imagery, remote sensing and GIS, preferably with experience using hyperspectral imagery

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How much do humanitarian gis jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for humanitarian gis in the United States is $28.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.63 and $33.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the most common challenges faced by Humanitarian GIS professionals in the field?

Humanitarian GIS professionals often work in dynamic environments where access to reliable data and stable internet connections can be limited. Rapidly changing on-the-ground conditions may require quick adaptation and creative problem-solving to collect and analyze spatial data effectively. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams—including logisticians, emergency responders, and local authorities—is a key part of the role, which means strong communication is essential. Despite these challenges, the impact of your work is highly tangible, directly supporting life-saving decisions and resource allocation during humanitarian crises.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Humanitarian Gis position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Humanitarian GIS professional, you need strong skills in spatial analysis, cartography, and data management, typically supported by a degree in geography, GIS, or a related field. Proficiency in tools like ArcGIS, QGIS, and remote sensing software, as well as familiarity with data collection methods such as GPS and mobile mapping apps, is essential. Excellent communication, cultural sensitivity, and problem-solving abilities help individuals collaborate effectively with diverse, often international, teams in challenging environments. These skills are crucial for delivering accurate geospatial information that informs critical humanitarian responses and supports effective decision-making during crises.

What is a Humanitarian GIS job?

A Humanitarian GIS (Geographic Information Systems) job involves using geospatial data to support disaster response, humanitarian aid, and development efforts. Professionals in this field analyze and visualize geographic data to help organizations make informed decisions during crises, such as natural disasters or conflicts. They work with maps, satellite imagery, and spatial analysis tools to assess affected areas, plan logistics, and optimize resource distribution. Humanitarian GIS professionals often collaborate with NGOs, government agencies, and international organizations to improve disaster preparedness and response. This role requires technical GIS skills, data management expertise, and a strong understanding of humanitarian challenges.

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SME Instructor Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief (HADR) 106-005

IC-CAP LLC

Springfield, MO • On-site

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago


Job description

We are primarily sourcing level 2 Candidates but will consider level 1 Candidates.
SME Instructor Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief (HADR): delivers in-resident and distributed learning instructional programs in accordance with course requirements at the NGA College. Uses instructional methods such as guided discussions, lectures, demonstrations, small group exercises, seminars, workshops, and laboratories. Uses instructional technology, including but not limited to Blackboard. Conducts assessment strategy in accordance with the course design, including instructor observation, testing, and grading. Provides formal and informal student feedback. Provides subject matter expertise (SME) throughout the curriculum creation process, including content review and feedback to development staff. Relevant instructional experience includes but is not limited to, experience developing and delivering technical training and educational courses in academic, commercial, government, or industrial organizations.
Work Role:
  • Desired degree(s) in one of the following: Geography, Geodetic Science, Geospatial Intelligence, Spatial Statistics, or a related discipline
  • Possess documented experience within the last 36 months as Geospatial Analyst that has created, analyzed, and interpreted spatial data. The Candidate will apply their knowledge of geographic information science and technology, statistics, spatial thinking, remote sensing, intelligence issues and social and physical science to characterize events, discover relationships and trends, and produce geospatial products
  • Possess a working knowledge of the application of GIS and analysis of geospatial data to solve intelligence problems that may face the DoD or the Intelligence Community
  • Demonstrated fundamental knowledge of the principles and applications of imagery interpretation, digital image processing systems, collections, and sensor phenomenology
  • Demonstrated strong working knowledge of ESRI GIS software and extensions and NGA, DoD, Federal, and Commercial data sources, standards, and models
  • Demonstrated experience maintaining a database
  • Demonstrated experience creating, editing, reviewing, and responding to Requests for Information
  • For deployment teaching deployer training instructors, requires documented experience supporting a GEOINT mission within the past 24 months. May require additional documented experience directly supporting the NGA mission at a site external to customer base (e.g., OCO-related deployment, Disaster/Humanitarian Relief support, etc.) within the past 24 months of RFP release date

Job Criteria:
  • Understanding of various policies associated with collaborating with other agencies
  • Understanding of the HADR TCPED process
  • Experience with an assortment of data and imagery sources used
  • Experience with ArcGIS and RemoteView

Level 1 Experience:
  • Bachelors degree in area of expertise plus three years of experience, or six years of relevant experience. The expertise must align with work role
  • Desired Minimum Instructional Experience: Three (3) years of relevant instructor experience

Level 2 Experience:
  • Masters degree in area of expertise plus 3 years of relevant experience; or bachelors degree in area of expertise plus 5 years of relevant experience; or 20 years of relevant experience
  • Desired Minimum Instructional Experience: Four (4) years of relevant instructor experience

Security Clearance:
  • Active TS/SCI and the willingness to sit for a CI polygraph, if needed

IC-CAP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status