GIS and Climate Analytics Manager

Milliman

GIS and Climate Analytics Manager leading geospatial consulting projects for the insurance industry. Overseeing teams and managing federal contracts related to climate risk and data analytics.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $117,500 - $279,680 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage, mentor, and develop our current team of three geospatial professionals providing technical guidance, career development, and performance management.
Lead cross-functional collaboration with actuaries, data scientists, and consultants across all Milliman offices and practice areas.
Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities for consulting and product sales in geospatial and climate analytics.
Lead and contribute to research and development (R&D) initiatives; write and publish thought leadership articles; present as a subject matter expert at industry conferences.
Lead and contribute to proposal development, client pitches, and contract negotiations for new and existing clients.
Serve as project and/or team lead for client engagements involving geospatial, climate, and catastrophe risk analysis—especially for large federal contracts (requiring U.S. citizenship and public trust clearance).
Assist Principal & GIS Consultant with the Milliman PinPoint API product, including advising on product operations and development as they relate to GIS data assets and processing.
Provide expert review and hands-on guidance for advanced spatial analysis, climate and catastrophe modeling, and integration of science into actuarial and financial analysis.
Oversee the acquisition, processing, and visualization of geospatial, climate, and other scientific data.
Ensure rigorous adherence to risk management and quality control standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of professional experience in GIS, climate, or catastrophe analytics, with a minimum of 5 years in the insurance industry (P&C or related lines).
Demonstrated subject matter expertise in insurance risk, catastrophe modeling, and climate analytics.
Prepared to lead a team or previous managerial experience, including direct supervision of technical staff and peer review of work product.
Hands-on experience with open-source geospatial and ESRI technology including Python scripting and spatial database management.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including experience with client management and business development.
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively across diverse environments, translating complex technical work into actionable concepts for clients.
Individual(s) must be United States Citizen(s)
Individual(s) must have a primary residence in the United States
Individual(s) must be able and willing to obtain and maintain a United States Government-issued Public Trust security clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision – Coverage for employees, dependents, and domestic partners.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges.
401(k) Plan – Includes a company matching program and profit-sharing contributions.
Discretionary Bonus Program – Recognizing employee contributions.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Pre-tax savings for dependent care, transportation, and eligible medical expenses.
Paid Time Off (PTO) – Begins accruing on the first day of work. Full-time employees accrue 15 days per year, and employees working less than full-time accrue PTO on a prorated basis.
Holidays – A minimum of 10 paid holidays per year.
Family Building Benefits – Includes adoption and fertility assistance.
Paid Parental Leave – Up to 12 weeks of paid leave for employees who meet eligibility criteria.
Life Insurance & AD&D – 100% of premiums covered by Milliman.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability – Fully paid by Milliman.

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Hard Skills & Tools

GISclimate analyticscatastrophe modelingPython scriptingspatial database managementrisk managementquality controlgeospatial analysisdata visualizationbusiness development

Soft Skills

team leadershipmentoringcommunicationclient managementcross-functional collaborationperformance managementsubject matter expertiseproblem-solvingadaptabilitytechnical guidance

Certifications

Public Trust security clearance