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Conduct spatial and spatial-temporal analysis and statistics of data holdings to support imagery curation, utilizing knowledge of: * Elevation and terrain datasets * Customer-directed prioritization ...

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How much do spatial statistics jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for spatial statistics in the United States is $83,657.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,000.00 and $116,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Spatial Statistics job?

A Spatial Statistics job involves analyzing and interpreting spatial data to identify patterns, relationships, and trends across geographic space. Professionals in this field use statistical techniques, geographic information systems (GIS), and data modeling to support decision-making in areas such as environmental science, urban planning, public health, and transportation. They work with large datasets, apply geostatistical methods, and create visual representations like maps and heatmaps. Common roles include spatial data analyst, GIS specialist, and environmental statistician.

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

To thrive in a Spatial Statistics role, you need a solid background in advanced mathematics, statistical modeling, and spatial data analysis, typically with a degree in statistics, geography, or a related quantitative field. Familiarity with GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS), statistical programming languages (such as R or Python), and spatial databases is essential, and certifications in GIS or data science can be advantageous. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and attention to detail enable you to interpret complex data and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. These skills are crucial for analyzing geospatial patterns, presenting actionable insights, and supporting data-driven decision-making across various industries.

How much do GIS earn?

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) professionals, including those in spatial statistics, typically earn between $50,000 and $90,000 annually, depending on experience, education, and location. Entry-level positions may start lower, while experienced analysts with advanced skills in spatial analysis and GIS software can earn higher salaries, especially in specialized or high-demand sectors.

What does a spatial analyst do?

A spatial analyst uses geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial data to analyze patterns, relationships, and trends in geographic space. They create maps, models, and reports to support decision-making in fields like urban planning, environmental management, and transportation. Proficiency in GIS software and spatial statistics is essential for this role.

What is the highest paying GIS job?

The highest paying GIS jobs are often senior roles such as GIS Managers, Geospatial Directors, or GIS Consultants with extensive experience and advanced skills in spatial analysis, programming, and data management. These positions typically require a strong background in GIS software like ArcGIS or QGIS, along with certifications and leadership responsibilities, and can offer salaries exceeding $100,000 annually depending on the industry and location.

Is GIS a high demand job?

GIS (Geographic Information Systems) specialists, including those with skills in spatial statistics, are in high demand across industries such as urban planning, environmental management, and transportation. The growing use of spatial data analysis and GIS tools like ArcGIS and QGIS contributes to strong job prospects and competitive salaries in this field.

What are some typical projects or tasks a Spatial Statistics professional might handle on a daily basis?

Spatial Statistics professionals often work on projects involving the collection, analysis, and interpretation of location-based data to identify patterns, trends, and relationships within geographic spaces. Daily tasks can include cleaning and integrating spatial datasets, developing statistical models, running geospatial analyses, and creating maps or visualizations to communicate findings. Collaboration with urban planners, environmental scientists, data scientists, or public health professionals is common to solve real-world problems using spatial insight. The work environment can be a blend of independent data analysis and teamwork, and many positions offer opportunities for growth into project management, advanced analytics, or GIS leadership roles.

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Spatial Statistical Expert Analyst - Level III Analyst

Spatial Statistical Expert Analyst - Level III Analyst

ProSidian Consulting

Missoula, MT

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Company Description

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry leading practices.  ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Talent Management.  We help forward thinking clients solve problems and improve operations. 
Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals globally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes.  Our Services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies and people delivering value. 
ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries to include but are not limited to Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal and State Government Agencies.  Learn More About ProSidian Consulting at www.ProSidian.com.

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Level III Analyst - Spatial Statistical Expert Analyst headquartered near Missoula, MT to support an engagement for a department of the United States Government concerned with sustaining the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation's forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. The Northern and Intermountain Regional Forest Health Protection offices are located across Montana, Idaho, and Utah, with the primary mission and responsibility to provide for forest insect and disease pest monitoring and management throughout federal, tribal, state, and private lands. 

Ideal candidates exhibit the ability to visualize, analyze, and convert data and experiences to meet performance challenges while confidently engaging in productive dialogue targeting mission success.  The ProSidian Engagement Team Members work to provide professional spatial statistical work related to Forest Health Protection insect and disease analysis projects.

Level III Analyst - Spatial Statistical Expert Analyst Candidates shall work to support requirements for Management And Technical Crosscutting Activities (Time And Materials (T&M)) [For Activities Related To General And Cross-Cutting Support] and Provide high-level spatial statistical and analysis services, including, but not limited to, the following:

  • Statistical analysis that incorporates advanced spatial statistical procedures;
  • Creation of figures from analysis to depict results;
  • Comprehensive write-up of statistical methods/results for publication;
  • Technology transfer of analysis results and statistical code to USFS project leaders.

Responsibilities include:

  • Communicating with the client and ensuring all deliverables are submitted timely;
  • Provide articles relating to spatial statistical analysis findings, including data collected from the contract;
  • Provide support for study plan creation;
  • Provide high-level qualitative and quantitative design methods;
  • Utilize Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to track data and variables for analysis;
  • Submit products from analysis efforts to be used in the future.


Qualifications

The Level III Analyst - Spatial Statistical Expert Analyst shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/Power point) and related tools and technology required for the position.  Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.

Qualifications Criteria includes:

  • PhD from an accredited university in Geography, Marketing Analysis, or related field;
  • A minimum of fifteen (15) years of spatial statistics analysis/publishing experience;
  • Extensive experience working with forested ecosystem projects;
  • Extensive experience in statistical study plan design mixing qualitative and quantitative design methods, and completing prescribed analyses, specifically in natural resource field of forest ecology;
  • Demonstrated experience acting as lead author and extensive experience as co-author for peer-reviewed articles specifically in the natural resource field of forested ecology with emphasis on spatial modeling, covariance structures, and repeated measurements analytical procedures;
  • Strong written and oral communications;
  • Proficiency in MS Office;
  • Demonstrated experience working independently with minimal supervision and interest and commitment to international development;
  • Ability to work primarily remotely.

TRAVEL:  Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, events, site visits, or other training requirements.  Travel is coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, is allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.

LOCATION:  Work shall be conducted at or in proximity to Missoula, MT and/or remotely.

  • U.S.  Citizenship Required - You must be a United States Citizen
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills (This employer participates in the e-Verify program)
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)
Additional Information

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to fulfill all requirements of the roles for which they are employed; establish, manage, pursue, and fulfill annual goals and objectives with at least three (3) Goals for each of the firms Eight Prosidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and to support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian Consulting.

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Teamwork - ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
  • Leadership - ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
  • Business Acumen - understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
  • Communication - ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
  • Motivation - persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
  • Agility - ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
  • Judgment - exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
  • Organization - ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Business Tools -  understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
  • Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
  • Curiosity - the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
  • Humility - exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
  • Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That's why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:

  • Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis.
  • Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
  • Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
  • Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days - 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
  • Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
  • Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
  • Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.
  • ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
  • Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
  • Flexible Spending Account: FSAs  help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis. You determine your projected expenses for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.
  • Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply

ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ProSidian Consulting has made a pledge to the Hiring Our Heroes Program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the "I Hire Military" Initiative of The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for the State of North Carolina. All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of Veteran Status.

Furthermore, we believe in "HONOR ABOVE ALL"  - be successful while doing things the right way. The pride comes out of the challenge; the reward is excellence in the work.

FOR EASY APPLICATION USE OUR CAREER SITE LOCATED ON http://www.ProSidian.com/ OR SEND YOUR RESUME'S, BIOS, AND SALARY EXPECTATION / RATES TO CAREERS @ PROSIDIAN.COM.

ONLY CANDIDATES WITH REQUIRED CRITERIA ARE CONSIDERED.

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ProSidian is a management and operations consulting firm with a reputation for its strong national practice spanning six solution areas including Risk Management, Energy & Sustainability, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, and Talent Management. We help clients improve their operations. Linking strategy to execution, ProSidian assists client leaders in maximizing company return on investment capital through design and execution of operations core to delivering value to customers. Visit www.ProSidian.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ProSidianfor more information.

Industry

Business schools and computer and management training

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

2004

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