10,027 Research Analysis jobs in the United States

Title: Director, Research Finance & Analysis
Location: Midtown
Org Unit: Budget and Planning
Work Days: Weekdays and some weekends
Weekly Hours: 35.00
Exemption Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $202,900.00 - $26,100.00
*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
**Position Summary**
The Director, Research Finance & Analysis is responsible for managing and directing the financial reporting and analysis of all research funds at Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM). This role requires collaboration with research support departments as well as academic departments, centers, and institutes. The incumbent is responsible for directing and overseeing the strategic financial planning, budgeting, and the financial management of comprehensive research initiatives, including in the real estate sector.
The incumbent is accountable for the development and delivery of appropriate procedures, management controls and services to ensure the effective management, audit, accounting, control, and reporting of the institution's research funds.
They are accountable to external research sponsors for ensuring that specific guidelines are incorporated effectively into the internal controls of the institution and that an appropriate financial review framework is in place to ensure that transactions on research grants are compliant and eligible with research sponsor guidelines.
**Job Responsibilities**
+ Directs, develops and oversee financial reporting, models, forecasts, and multi-year operating budgets of approx. 500 million to support research operations and real estate initiatives.
+ Oversee and lead cost-benefit analyses for proposed research initiatives and investments as well as managed care contracting negotiations with NewYork-Presbyterian. Present findings to executive leadership.
+ Responsible for monitoring grand expenditures and direct & indirect cost collections, identifying trends and actionable insights.
+ Must ensure alignment of financial strategies with WCM's research priorities across the institution.
+ Responsible for managing and optimizing financial strategies to support the short-term and long-term research goals of WCM.
+ The director will act as the primary financial liaison between research support departments, capital planning, and executive leadership.
+ The director will collaborate with other real estate and capital planning executives and teams to assess and manage financial risk and opportunities associated with infrastructure projects with budgets of approx. 300 - 500 million.
+ Provide analysis and benchmarks related to NIH landscape, including success rate, funding mechanisms, activity types, etc.
+ Perform financial analysis of survey data, such as Blue Ridge and NSF HERD, to support data-driven decision making for research initiatives.
+ Partners with the Chief Operating Officer of Research and the Senior Director of Budget & Institutional Resources on developing strategic financial planning and forecasting as well as streamlining reporting for senior leadership.
**Education**
+ Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is required.
+ Master's Degree preferred
**Experience**
+ A minimum of 8 years of senior financial experience in financial management, preferably in an academic research setting.
+ A minimum of 3-5 years of direct grant management experience, preferably with NIH/Federal grants.
+ Knowledge of research regulatory guidelines and compliance, specifically with Uniform Guidance and other NIH guidelines, required.
+ Experience managing large budgets and complex financial operations.
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
+ Strong analytical, data analysis, and problem-solving skills.
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
+ Proficiency in financial software and tools.
+ Ability to manage complex cross-functional projects.
**Licenses and Certifications**
+ Professional certification (e.g. CPA, CFA) preferred.
**Working Conditions/Physical Demands**
Weill Cornell Medicine is a comprehensive academic medical center that is committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery, and the education of future physicians and scientists in New York City and around the world. Our doctors and scientists - faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and the Weill Cornell Physician Organization - are engaged in world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side's scientific corridor, Weill Cornell Medicine's powerful network of collaborators extends to its parent university Cornell University; to Qatar, where an international campus offers a U.S. medical degree; and to programs in Tanzania, Haiti, Brazil, Austria and Turkey. Our medical practices serve communities throughout New York City, and our faculty provide comprehensive care at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Westchester Behavioral Health Center, and NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens. At Weill Cornell Medicine, we work together to treat each individual, not just their conditions or illnesses, as we strive to deliver the finest possible care for our patients - the center of everything we do. Weill Cornell Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Weill Cornell Medicine provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to protected status, including race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.

**Working Title: Geographic Information System and Data Visualizations Lead**
**Job Class: Research Analysis Specialist Senior**
**Agency: Pollution Control Agency**
+ **Job ID** : 89105
+ **Location** : Various
+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes
+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time
+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited
+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers
+ **Date Posted** : 09/25/2025
+ **Closing Date** : 10/15/2025
+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE
+ **Division/Unit** : Environmental Analysis & Outcomes / North Biological Monitoring Unit
+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift
+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday
+ **Travel Required** : Yes
+ **Salary Range:** $32.40 - $7.76 / hourly; 67,651 - 99,722 / annually
+ **Classified Status** : Classified
+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt
+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : Yes
This position may be located at one of the MPCA office locations: Duluth, Brainerd, St. Paul, Rochester, Detroit Lakes, Marshall or Mankato.
**The work you'll do is more than just a job.**
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
The incumbent serves as the Geographic Information System (GIS) and data visualizations lead in support of surface water monitoring and assessment activities. As the lead, the incumbent will conduct data management, analysis, and develop visualization products of surface water data for purposes of supporting the watershed approach including the Impaired Waters Viewer and Assessment Assistant, the Long-Term Biological Monitoring Network, the National Aquatic Resource Surveys (NARS), and other projects. The incumbent will work extensively with AGOL, ArcGIS Pro and Field Maps to manage and visualize spatial data. Data manipulation and analysis may involve the use of SQL, Arcade, and Python coding languages. The incumbent will support the development and maintenance of Survey123 field forms and other data collection platforms and will develop and maintain spatial water quality projects of large and complex scale. A key function of this position is to ensure that the data used for water body assessments and other water quality analysis are accessible and usable by program staff to effectively and efficiently meet program goals.
**Minimum Qualifications**
Bachelor's degree in GIS/Geography, Environmental Science, Hydrology, Natural Resources, Data Science, Computer Science, or a closely related field
AND
Three (3) years of advanced professional-level experience performing GIS-based data management, analysis, and visualization for environmental, natural resources, or water-resources work.
All candidates must have:
Good communication skills, interpersonal skills, collaboration skills, and planning/organization skills sufficient to perform senior-level professional work.
Advanced technical and administrative writing skills.
Possess a valid Driver's license (see additional requirements).
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not sponsor applicants for work visas including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
**Preferred Qualifications**
Advanced ArcGIS Pro/AGOL skills, including publishing web maps/apps (Dashboards, Experience Builder) and content governance.
Proficiency automating workflows with Python (arcpy/ArcGIS API) and/or ModelBuilder; practical Arcade for expressions.
Hands-on with Survey123 and ArcGIS Field Maps (form logic, schema, deployment, data flows).
Strong spatial analytics and hydrologic/watershed workflows (DEM conditioning, delineations, network analysis).
Database design and stewardship for large environmental datasets; enterprise geodatabases and solid SQL.
Clear, user-centered cartography/data storytelling for technical and public audiences; accessibility-aware design.
**Physical Requirements**
Requires occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as file folders and boxes, tools, or heavier materials with help from others and/or moving light objects frequently. A job in this category may require maintaining a stationary position to a significant degree or may involve a certain amount of moving necessary in carrying out job duties.
**Additional Requirements**
A driver's license is an essential function of this position. This requires possession of an unrestricted Class D Driver's License. The job offer is contingent on confirmation of a valid driver's license AND a satisfactory DLR check. Requires a Class D Driver's License: a single unit vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of less than 26,000 pounds. This is a basic driver's license. Operators may also tow vehicles/trailers as long as the gross combination weight does not exceed 26,000 pounds.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at or email . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

**Working Title: Geographic Information System and Data Visualizations Lead**
**Job Class: Research Analysis Specialist Senior**
**Agency: Pollution Control Agency**
+ **Job ID** : 89105
+ **Location** : Various
+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes
+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time
+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited
+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers
+ **Date Posted** : 09/25/2025
+ **Closing Date** : 10/15/2025
+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE
+ **Division/Unit** : Environmental Analysis & Outcomes / North Biological Monitoring Unit
+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift
+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday
+ **Travel Required** : Yes
+ **Salary Range:** $32.40 - $7.76 / hourly; 67,651 - 99,722 / annually
+ **Classified Status** : Classified
+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt
+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : Yes
This position may be located at one of the MPCA office locations: Duluth, Brainerd, St. Paul, Rochester, Detroit Lakes, Marshall or Mankato.
**The work you'll do is more than just a job.**
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
The incumbent serves as the Geographic Information System (GIS) and data visualizations lead in support of surface water monitoring and assessment activities. As the lead, the incumbent will conduct data management, analysis, and develop visualization products of surface water data for purposes of supporting the watershed approach including the Impaired Waters Viewer and Assessment Assistant, the Long-Term Biological Monitoring Network, the National Aquatic Resource Surveys (NARS), and other projects. The incumbent will work extensively with AGOL, ArcGIS Pro and Field Maps to manage and visualize spatial data. Data manipulation and analysis may involve the use of SQL, Arcade, and Python coding languages. The incumbent will support the development and maintenance of Survey123 field forms and other data collection platforms and will develop and maintain spatial water quality projects of large and complex scale. A key function of this position is to ensure that the data used for water body assessments and other water quality analysis are accessible and usable by program staff to effectively and efficiently meet program goals.
**Minimum Qualifications**
Bachelor's degree in GIS/Geography, Environmental Science, Hydrology, Natural Resources, Data Science, Computer Science, or a closely related field
AND
Three (3) years of advanced professional-level experience performing GIS-based data management, analysis, and visualization for environmental, natural resources, or water-resources work.
All candidates must have:
Good communication skills, interpersonal skills, collaboration skills, and planning/organization skills sufficient to perform senior-level professional work.
Advanced technical and administrative writing skills.
Possess a valid Driver's license (see additional requirements).
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not sponsor applicants for work visas including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
**Preferred Qualifications**
Advanced ArcGIS Pro/AGOL skills, including publishing web maps/apps (Dashboards, Experience Builder) and content governance.
Proficiency automating workflows with Python (arcpy/ArcGIS API) and/or ModelBuilder; practical Arcade for expressions.
Hands-on with Survey123 and ArcGIS Field Maps (form logic, schema, deployment, data flows).
Strong spatial analytics and hydrologic/watershed workflows (DEM conditioning, delineations, network analysis).
Database design and stewardship for large environmental datasets; enterprise geodatabases and solid SQL.
Clear, user-centered cartography/data storytelling for technical and public audiences; accessibility-aware design.
**Physical Requirements**
Requires occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as file folders and boxes, tools, or heavier materials with help from others and/or moving light objects frequently. A job in this category may require maintaining a stationary position to a significant degree or may involve a certain amount of moving necessary in carrying out job duties.
**Additional Requirements**
A driver's license is an essential function of this position. This requires possession of an unrestricted Class D Driver's License. The job offer is contingent on confirmation of a valid driver's license AND a satisfactory DLR check. Requires a Class D Driver's License: a single unit vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of less than 26,000 pounds. This is a basic driver's license. Operators may also tow vehicles/trailers as long as the gross combination weight does not exceed 26,000 pounds.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at or email . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

**Working Title: Geographic Information System and Data Visualizations Lead**
**Job Class: Research Analysis Specialist Senior**
**Agency: Pollution Control Agency**
+ **Job ID** : 89105
+ **Location** : Various
+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes
+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time
+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited
+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers
+ **Date Posted** : 09/25/2025
+ **Closing Date** : 10/15/2025
+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE
+ **Division/Unit** : Environmental Analysis & Outcomes / North Biological Monitoring Unit
+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift
+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday
+ **Travel Required** : Yes
+ **Salary Range:** $32.40 - $7.76 / hourly; 67,651 - 99,722 / annually
+ **Classified Status** : Classified
+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt
+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : Yes
This position may be located at one of the MPCA office locations: Duluth, Brainerd, St. Paul, Rochester, Detroit Lakes, Marshall or Mankato.
**The work you'll do is more than just a job.**
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
The incumbent serves as the Geographic Information System (GIS) and data visualizations lead in support of surface water monitoring and assessment activities. As the lead, the incumbent will conduct data management, analysis, and develop visualization products of surface water data for purposes of supporting the watershed approach including the Impaired Waters Viewer and Assessment Assistant, the Long-Term Biological Monitoring Network, the National Aquatic Resource Surveys (NARS), and other projects. The incumbent will work extensively with AGOL, ArcGIS Pro and Field Maps to manage and visualize spatial data. Data manipulation and analysis may involve the use of SQL, Arcade, and Python coding languages. The incumbent will support the development and maintenance of Survey123 field forms and other data collection platforms and will develop and maintain spatial water quality projects of large and complex scale. A key function of this position is to ensure that the data used for water body assessments and other water quality analysis are accessible and usable by program staff to effectively and efficiently meet program goals.
**Minimum Qualifications**
Bachelor's degree in GIS/Geography, Environmental Science, Hydrology, Natural Resources, Data Science, Computer Science, or a closely related field
AND
Three (3) years of advanced professional-level experience performing GIS-based data management, analysis, and visualization for environmental, natural resources, or water-resources work.
All candidates must have:
Good communication skills, interpersonal skills, collaboration skills, and planning/organization skills sufficient to perform senior-level professional work.
Advanced technical and administrative writing skills.
Possess a valid Driver's license (see additional requirements).
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not sponsor applicants for work visas including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
**Preferred Qualifications**
Advanced ArcGIS Pro/AGOL skills, including publishing web maps/apps (Dashboards, Experience Builder) and content governance.
Proficiency automating workflows with Python (arcpy/ArcGIS API) and/or ModelBuilder; practical Arcade for expressions.
Hands-on with Survey123 and ArcGIS Field Maps (form logic, schema, deployment, data flows).
Strong spatial analytics and hydrologic/watershed workflows (DEM conditioning, delineations, network analysis).
Database design and stewardship for large environmental datasets; enterprise geodatabases and solid SQL.
Clear, user-centered cartography/data storytelling for technical and public audiences; accessibility-aware design.
**Physical Requirements**
Requires occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as file folders and boxes, tools, or heavier materials with help from others and/or moving light objects frequently. A job in this category may require maintaining a stationary position to a significant degree or may involve a certain amount of moving necessary in carrying out job duties.
**Additional Requirements**
A driver's license is an essential function of this position. This requires possession of an unrestricted Class D Driver's License. The job offer is contingent on confirmation of a valid driver's license AND a satisfactory DLR check. Requires a Class D Driver's License: a single unit vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of less than 26,000 pounds. This is a basic driver's license. Operators may also tow vehicles/trailers as long as the gross combination weight does not exceed 26,000 pounds.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at or email . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

**Working Title: Geographic Information System and Data Visualizations Lead**
**Job Class: Research Analysis Specialist Senior**
**Agency: Pollution Control Agency**
+ **Job ID** : 89105
+ **Location** : Various
+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes
+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time
+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited
+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers
+ **Date Posted** : 09/25/2025
+ **Closing Date** : 10/15/2025
+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE
+ **Division/Unit** : Environmental Analysis & Outcomes / North Biological Monitoring Unit
+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift
+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday
+ **Travel Required** : Yes
+ **Salary Range:** $32.40 - $7.76 / hourly; 67,651 - 99,722 / annually
+ **Classified Status** : Classified
+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt
+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : Yes
This position may be located at one of the MPCA office locations: Duluth, Brainerd, St. Paul, Rochester, Detroit Lakes, Marshall or Mankato.
**The work you'll do is more than just a job.**
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
The incumbent serves as the Geographic Information System (GIS) and data visualizations lead in support of surface water monitoring and assessment activities. As the lead, the incumbent will conduct data management, analysis, and develop visualization products of surface water data for purposes of supporting the watershed approach including the Impaired Waters Viewer and Assessment Assistant, the Long-Term Biological Monitoring Network, the National Aquatic Resource Surveys (NARS), and other projects. The incumbent will work extensively with AGOL, ArcGIS Pro and Field Maps to manage and visualize spatial data. Data manipulation and analysis may involve the use of SQL, Arcade, and Python coding languages. The incumbent will support the development and maintenance of Survey123 field forms and other data collection platforms and will develop and maintain spatial water quality projects of large and complex scale. A key function of this position is to ensure that the data used for water body assessments and other water quality analysis are accessible and usable by program staff to effectively and efficiently meet program goals.
**Minimum Qualifications**
Bachelor's degree in GIS/Geography, Environmental Science, Hydrology, Natural Resources, Data Science, Computer Science, or a closely related field
AND
Three (3) years of advanced professional-level experience performing GIS-based data management, analysis, and visualization for environmental, natural resources, or water-resources work.
All candidates must have:
Good communication skills, interpersonal skills, collaboration skills, and planning/organization skills sufficient to perform senior-level professional work.
Advanced technical and administrative writing skills.
Possess a valid Driver's license (see additional requirements).
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not sponsor applicants for work visas including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
**Preferred Qualifications**
Advanced ArcGIS Pro/AGOL skills, including publishing web maps/apps (Dashboards, Experience Builder) and content governance.
Proficiency automating workflows with Python (arcpy/ArcGIS API) and/or ModelBuilder; practical Arcade for expressions.
Hands-on with Survey123 and ArcGIS Field Maps (form logic, schema, deployment, data flows).
Strong spatial analytics and hydrologic/watershed workflows (DEM conditioning, delineations, network analysis).
Database design and stewardship for large environmental datasets; enterprise geodatabases and solid SQL.
Clear, user-centered cartography/data storytelling for technical and public audiences; accessibility-aware design.
**Physical Requirements**
Requires occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as file folders and boxes, tools, or heavier materials with help from others and/or moving light objects frequently. A job in this category may require maintaining a stationary position to a significant degree or may involve a certain amount of moving necessary in carrying out job duties.
**Additional Requirements**
A driver's license is an essential function of this position. This requires possession of an unrestricted Class D Driver's License. The job offer is contingent on confirmation of a valid driver's license AND a satisfactory DLR check. Requires a Class D Driver's License: a single unit vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of less than 26,000 pounds. This is a basic driver's license. Operators may also tow vehicles/trailers as long as the gross combination weight does not exceed 26,000 pounds.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at or email . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

**Working Title: Geographic Information System and Data Visualizations Lead**
**Job Class: Research Analysis Specialist Senior**
**Agency: Pollution Control Agency**
+ **Job ID** : 89105
+ **Location** : Various
+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes
+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time
+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited
+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers
+ **Date Posted** : 09/25/2025
+ **Closing Date** : 10/15/2025
+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE
+ **Division/Unit** : Environmental Analysis & Outcomes / North Biological Monitoring Unit
+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift
+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday
+ **Travel Required** : Yes
+ **Salary Range:** $32.40 - $7.76 / hourly; 67,651 - 99,722 / annually
+ **Classified Status** : Classified
+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt
+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : Yes
This position may be located at one of the MPCA office locations: Duluth, Brainerd, St. Paul, Rochester, Detroit Lakes, Marshall or Mankato.
**The work you'll do is more than just a job.**
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
The incumbent serves as the Geographic Information System (GIS) and data visualizations lead in support of surface water monitoring and assessment activities. As the lead, the incumbent will conduct data management, analysis, and develop visualization products of surface water data for purposes of supporting the watershed approach including the Impaired Waters Viewer and Assessment Assistant, the Long-Term Biological Monitoring Network, the National Aquatic Resource Surveys (NARS), and other projects. The incumbent will work extensively with AGOL, ArcGIS Pro and Field Maps to manage and visualize spatial data. Data manipulation and analysis may involve the use of SQL, Arcade, and Python coding languages. The incumbent will support the development and maintenance of Survey123 field forms and other data collection platforms and will develop and maintain spatial water quality projects of large and complex scale. A key function of this position is to ensure that the data used for water body assessments and other water quality analysis are accessible and usable by program staff to effectively and efficiently meet program goals.
**Minimum Qualifications**
Bachelor's degree in GIS/Geography, Environmental Science, Hydrology, Natural Resources, Data Science, Computer Science, or a closely related field
AND
Three (3) years of advanced professional-level experience performing GIS-based data management, analysis, and visualization for environmental, natural resources, or water-resources work.
All candidates must have:
Good communication skills, interpersonal skills, collaboration skills, and planning/organization skills sufficient to perform senior-level professional work.
Advanced technical and administrative writing skills.
Possess a valid Driver's license (see additional requirements).
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not sponsor applicants for work visas including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
**Preferred Qualifications**
Advanced ArcGIS Pro/AGOL skills, including publishing web maps/apps (Dashboards, Experience Builder) and content governance.
Proficiency automating workflows with Python (arcpy/ArcGIS API) and/or ModelBuilder; practical Arcade for expressions.
Hands-on with Survey123 and ArcGIS Field Maps (form logic, schema, deployment, data flows).
Strong spatial analytics and hydrologic/watershed workflows (DEM conditioning, delineations, network analysis).
Database design and stewardship for large environmental datasets; enterprise geodatabases and solid SQL.
Clear, user-centered cartography/data storytelling for technical and public audiences; accessibility-aware design.
**Physical Requirements**
Requires occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as file folders and boxes, tools, or heavier materials with help from others and/or moving light objects frequently. A job in this category may require maintaining a stationary position to a significant degree or may involve a certain amount of moving necessary in carrying out job duties.
**Additional Requirements**
A driver's license is an essential function of this position. This requires possession of an unrestricted Class D Driver's License. The job offer is contingent on confirmation of a valid driver's license AND a satisfactory DLR check. Requires a Class D Driver's License: a single unit vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of less than 26,000 pounds. This is a basic driver's license. Operators may also tow vehicles/trailers as long as the gross combination weight does not exceed 26,000 pounds.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at or email . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

**Working Title: Geographic Information System and Data Visualizations Lead**
**Job Class: Research Analysis Specialist Senior**
**Agency: Pollution Control Agency**
+ **Job ID** : 89105
+ **Location** : Various
+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes
+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time
+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited
+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers
+ **Date Posted** : 09/25/2025
+ **Closing Date** : 10/15/2025
+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE
+ **Division/Unit** : Environmental Analysis & Outcomes / North Biological Monitoring Unit
+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift
+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday
+ **Travel Required** : Yes
+ **Salary Range:** $32.40 - $7.76 / hourly; 67,651 - 99,722 / annually
+ **Classified Status** : Classified
+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt
+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : Yes
This position may be located at one of the MPCA office locations: Duluth, Brainerd, St. Paul, Rochester, Detroit Lakes, Marshall or Mankato.
**The work you'll do is more than just a job.**
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
The incumbent serves as the Geographic Information System (GIS) and data visualizations lead in support of surface water monitoring and assessment activities. As the lead, the incumbent will conduct data management, analysis, and develop visualization products of surface water data for purposes of supporting the watershed approach including the Impaired Waters Viewer and Assessment Assistant, the Long-Term Biological Monitoring Network, the National Aquatic Resource Surveys (NARS), and other projects. The incumbent will work extensively with AGOL, ArcGIS Pro and Field Maps to manage and visualize spatial data. Data manipulation and analysis may involve the use of SQL, Arcade, and Python coding languages. The incumbent will support the development and maintenance of Survey123 field forms and other data collection platforms and will develop and maintain spatial water quality projects of large and complex scale. A key function of this position is to ensure that the data used for water body assessments and other water quality analysis are accessible and usable by program staff to effectively and efficiently meet program goals.
**Minimum Qualifications**
Bachelor's degree in GIS/Geography, Environmental Science, Hydrology, Natural Resources, Data Science, Computer Science, or a closely related field
AND
Three (3) years of advanced professional-level experience performing GIS-based data management, analysis, and visualization for environmental, natural resources, or water-resources work.
All candidates must have:
Good communication skills, interpersonal skills, collaboration skills, and planning/organization skills sufficient to perform senior-level professional work.
Advanced technical and administrative writing skills.
Possess a valid Driver's license (see additional requirements).
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not sponsor applicants for work visas including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
**Preferred Qualifications**
Advanced ArcGIS Pro/AGOL skills, including publishing web maps/apps (Dashboards, Experience Builder) and content governance.
Proficiency automating workflows with Python (arcpy/ArcGIS API) and/or ModelBuilder; practical Arcade for expressions.
Hands-on with Survey123 and ArcGIS Field Maps (form logic, schema, deployment, data flows).
Strong spatial analytics and hydrologic/watershed workflows (DEM conditioning, delineations, network analysis).
Database design and stewardship for large environmental datasets; enterprise geodatabases and solid SQL.
Clear, user-centered cartography/data storytelling for technical and public audiences; accessibility-aware design.
**Physical Requirements**
Requires occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as file folders and boxes, tools, or heavier materials with help from others and/or moving light objects frequently. A job in this category may require maintaining a stationary position to a significant degree or may involve a certain amount of moving necessary in carrying out job duties.
**Additional Requirements**
A driver's license is an essential function of this position. This requires possession of an unrestricted Class D Driver's License. The job offer is contingent on confirmation of a valid driver's license AND a satisfactory DLR check. Requires a Class D Driver's License: a single unit vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of less than 26,000 pounds. This is a basic driver's license. Operators may also tow vehicles/trailers as long as the gross combination weight does not exceed 26,000 pounds.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at or email . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

**Working Title: Geographic Information System and Data Visualizations Lead**
**Job Class: Research Analysis Specialist Senior**
**Agency: Pollution Control Agency**
+ **Job ID** : 89105
+ **Location** : Various
+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes
+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time
+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited
+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers
+ **Date Posted** : 09/25/2025
+ **Closing Date** : 10/15/2025
+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE
+ **Division/Unit** : Environmental Analysis & Outcomes / North Biological Monitoring Unit
+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift
+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday
+ **Travel Required** : Yes
+ **Salary Range:** $32.40 - $7.76 / hourly; 67,651 - 99,722 / annually
+ **Classified Status** : Classified
+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt
+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : Yes
This position may be located at one of the MPCA office locations: Duluth, Brainerd, St. Paul, Rochester, Detroit Lakes, Marshall or Mankato.
**The work you'll do is more than just a job.**
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
The incumbent serves as the Geographic Information System (GIS) and data visualizations lead in support of surface water monitoring and assessment activities. As the lead, the incumbent will conduct data management, analysis, and develop visualization products of surface water data for purposes of supporting the watershed approach including the Impaired Waters Viewer and Assessment Assistant, the Long-Term Biological Monitoring Network, the National Aquatic Resource Surveys (NARS), and other projects. The incumbent will work extensively with AGOL, ArcGIS Pro and Field Maps to manage and visualize spatial data. Data manipulation and analysis may involve the use of SQL, Arcade, and Python coding languages. The incumbent will support the development and maintenance of Survey123 field forms and other data collection platforms and will develop and maintain spatial water quality projects of large and complex scale. A key function of this position is to ensure that the data used for water body assessments and other water quality analysis are accessible and usable by program staff to effectively and efficiently meet program goals.
**Minimum Qualifications**
Bachelor's degree in GIS/Geography, Environmental Science, Hydrology, Natural Resources, Data Science, Computer Science, or a closely related field
AND
Three (3) years of advanced professional-level experience performing GIS-based data management, analysis, and visualization for environmental, natural resources, or water-resources work.
All candidates must have:
Good communication skills, interpersonal skills, collaboration skills, and planning/organization skills sufficient to perform senior-level professional work.
Advanced technical and administrative writing skills.
Possess a valid Driver's license (see additional requirements).
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not sponsor applicants for work visas including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
**Preferred Qualifications**
Advanced ArcGIS Pro/AGOL skills, including publishing web maps/apps (Dashboards, Experience Builder) and content governance.
Proficiency automating workflows with Python (arcpy/ArcGIS API) and/or ModelBuilder; practical Arcade for expressions.
Hands-on with Survey123 and ArcGIS Field Maps (form logic, schema, deployment, data flows).
Strong spatial analytics and hydrologic/watershed workflows (DEM conditioning, delineations, network analysis).
Database design and stewardship for large environmental datasets; enterprise geodatabases and solid SQL.
Clear, user-centered cartography/data storytelling for technical and public audiences; accessibility-aware design.
**Physical Requirements**
Requires occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as file folders and boxes, tools, or heavier materials with help from others and/or moving light objects frequently. A job in this category may require maintaining a stationary position to a significant degree or may involve a certain amount of moving necessary in carrying out job duties.
**Additional Requirements**
A driver's license is an essential function of this position. This requires possession of an unrestricted Class D Driver's License. The job offer is contingent on confirmation of a valid driver's license AND a satisfactory DLR check. Requires a Class D Driver's License: a single unit vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of less than 26,000 pounds. This is a basic driver's license. Operators may also tow vehicles/trailers as long as the gross combination weight does not exceed 26,000 pounds.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at or email . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

**Working Title: Geographic Information System and Data Visualizations Lead**
**Job Class: Research Analysis Specialist Senior**
**Agency: Pollution Control Agency**
+ **Job ID** : 89105
+ **Location** : Various
+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes
+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time
+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited
+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers
+ **Date Posted** : 09/25/2025
+ **Closing Date** : 10/15/2025
+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE
+ **Division/Unit** : Environmental Analysis & Outcomes / North Biological Monitoring Unit
+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift
+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday
+ **Travel Required** : Yes
+ **Salary Range:** $32.40 - $7.76 / hourly; 67,651 - 99,722 / annually
+ **Classified Status** : Classified
+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt
+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : Yes
This position may be located at one of the MPCA office locations: Duluth, Brainerd, St. Paul, Rochester, Detroit Lakes, Marshall or Mankato.
**The work you'll do is more than just a job.**
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
The incumbent serves as the Geographic Information System (GIS) and data visualizations lead in support of surface water monitoring and assessment activities. As the lead, the incumbent will conduct data management, analysis, and develop visualization products of surface water data for purposes of supporting the watershed approach including the Impaired Waters Viewer and Assessment Assistant, the Long-Term Biological Monitoring Network, the National Aquatic Resource Surveys (NARS), and other projects. The incumbent will work extensively with AGOL, ArcGIS Pro and Field Maps to manage and visualize spatial data. Data manipulation and analysis may involve the use of SQL, Arcade, and Python coding languages. The incumbent will support the development and maintenance of Survey123 field forms and other data collection platforms and will develop and maintain spatial water quality projects of large and complex scale. A key function of this position is to ensure that the data used for water body assessments and other water quality analysis are accessible and usable by program staff to effectively and efficiently meet program goals.
**Minimum Qualifications**
Bachelor's degree in GIS/Geography, Environmental Science, Hydrology, Natural Resources, Data Science, Computer Science, or a closely related field
AND
Three (3) years of advanced professional-level experience performing GIS-based data management, analysis, and visualization for environmental, natural resources, or water-resources work.
All candidates must have:
Good communication skills, interpersonal skills, collaboration skills, and planning/organization skills sufficient to perform senior-level professional work.
Advanced technical and administrative writing skills.
Possess a valid Driver's license (see additional requirements).
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not sponsor applicants for work visas including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
**Preferred Qualifications**
Advanced ArcGIS Pro/AGOL skills, including publishing web maps/apps (Dashboards, Experience Builder) and content governance.
Proficiency automating workflows with Python (arcpy/ArcGIS API) and/or ModelBuilder; practical Arcade for expressions.
Hands-on with Survey123 and ArcGIS Field Maps (form logic, schema, deployment, data flows).
Strong spatial analytics and hydrologic/watershed workflows (DEM conditioning, delineations, network analysis).
Database design and stewardship for large environmental datasets; enterprise geodatabases and solid SQL.
Clear, user-centered cartography/data storytelling for technical and public audiences; accessibility-aware design.
**Physical Requirements**
Requires occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as file folders and boxes, tools, or heavier materials with help from others and/or moving light objects frequently. A job in this category may require maintaining a stationary position to a significant degree or may involve a certain amount of moving necessary in carrying out job duties.
**Additional Requirements**
A driver's license is an essential function of this position. This requires possession of an unrestricted Class D Driver's License. The job offer is contingent on confirmation of a valid driver's license AND a satisfactory DLR check. Requires a Class D Driver's License: a single unit vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of less than 26,000 pounds. This is a basic driver's license. Operators may also tow vehicles/trailers as long as the gross combination weight does not exceed 26,000 pounds.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at or email . Please indicate what assistance is needed.