Senior Forestry Strategy and Analytics Manager - Shingle Springs - Ceres Environmental Services

Description

Salary Range $150, $170,000.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage Up to 25%

Category Executive

Description

Job Title: Senior Forestry Strategy and Analytics Manager

Location: Cameron Park, CA (Relocation required or regular in-office presence expected)

Reports to: Owner

Compensation Range: $150,000 - $170,000 annually

Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and travel opportunities

About CTL dba Ceres Forestry - A Ceres Global Company

CTL (Cut-to-Length), doing business as Ceres Forestry, is building a nationally scalable forestry platform aligned to the evolving needs of the U.S. federal government and large public-sector clients. Backed by Ceres Global's nearly 50-year history of delivering complex, mission-critical infrastructure and environmental services, Ceres Forestry is positioned to support large-scale, multi-region forestry, restoration, and fuel-reduction programs.

Our strategy is to scale Ceres Forestry into a national operating capability, leveraging trusted logging partners, advanced analytics, and data-driven decision-making to meet growing federal demand. As government agencies increasingly seek coordinated, nationwide solutions, Ceres Forestry is focused on delivering consistent execution, measurable outcomes, and long-term value across regions.

This platform supports post-fire hazard mitigation, wildfire fuel reduction, logging operations, and natural resource restoration while aligning operational excellence with federal priorities, funding mechanisms, and long-range environmental objectives.

The Ceres Global Commitment

Open Doors. Secure Millions. Rebuild Communities.

Ceres Global is a network of companies delivering integrated solutions in infrastructure, power, environmental services, and community resilience. Founded in 1976, Ceres has grown from a Midwest operation to a global enterprise with nine offices across the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, India, and New Zealand.

With $2 billion in bonded project capacity and nearly 50 years of experience, Ceres Global serves clients worldwide through specialized units in disaster recovery, electrical infrastructure, power generation, heavy civil construction, environmental restoration, and materials recovery. These units operate as one cohesive force, combining local insight, shared resources, and global expertise to create lasting impact.

Driven by Purpose, Powered by People

At Ceres Global, we believe you're more than just an employee; you're part of a team with a purpose and a meaningful mission. Every team member plays a vital role in restoring hope and helping communities recover and rebuild.

We value initiative, respect diversity, and give our people the freedom to lead. We don't just respond to challenges - we rise to them.

What We Are Looking For

CTL dba Ceres Forestry is seeking a Senior Forestry Strategy & Analytics Manager to support data-driven decision-making across project selection, pricing, feasibility, and long-term growth strategy.

This role is designed for a senior professional who combines forestry expertise, advanced analytics, and business judgment. The position goes well beyond reporting or technical analysis. This individual will partner directly with ownership and executive leadership to influence what work the company pursues, how projects are priced, and how operations scale efficiently.

This is a position that blends strategic thinking, applied forestry knowledge, and cross-functional leadership. Success in this role will be measured by the quality of decisions enabled, improved pursuit outcomes, and stronger alignment between analytics, operations, and growth goals.

What You Will Do

• Lead forestry strategy and advanced analytics to support national growth, project selection, pricing, feasibility analysis, and long-term scaling of Ceres Forestry.

• Organize, synthesize, and translate complex forestry, operational, spatial, and financial data into clear, decision-ready insights for executive leadership.

• Learn, evaluate, and integrate automated forestry and field data collection technologies into business operations, analytics workflows, and decision-support systems.

• Partner closely with India-based data scientists to manage, structure, analyze, and operationalize forestry data, enabling improved execution and future business opportunities.

• Support business development and federal pursuits, providing analytical input for proposals, pricing strategies, and large-scale program opportunities.

• Work directly alongside executive leadership, operational leaders, and external business partners to shape growth strategy and national capability development.

• Represent Ceres Forestry in regional forestry meetings, industry forums, and federal stakeholder engagements, including meetings with agencies such as the U.S. Department of the Interior in Washington, DC.

• Develop repeatable analytical frameworks, dashboards, and tools that enable consistent, scalable decision-making across regions and projects.

• Ensure analytics and strategy are grounded in real-world forestry operations by collaborating closely with field teams and partners.

• Serve as a trusted internal advisor on forestry analytics, economics, technology enablement, and strategic planning.

• Contribute to building a data-driven culture that supports federal alignment, operational excellence, and long-term national growth.

Success in This Role Will Be Measured By

• Clear, data-driven recommendations that influence executive decision-making on national forestry strategy, federal pursuits, and market expansion.

• Improved quality, consistency, and confidence in project selection, pricing, and feasibility decisions across regions.

• Successful integration of automated forestry and field data collection technologies into analytics, operations, and strategic planning.

• Effective collaboration with India-based data science teams, resulting in scalable, reliable data systems that support current execution and future growth.

• Tangible impact on business development outcomes, including stronger proposals, improved competitiveness, and increased win rates in federal and large-scale opportunities.

• Leadership adoption of analytical tools, frameworks, and insights to guide investment, resource allocation, and scaling decisions.

• Increased alignment between forestry analytics, operational execution, and federal program requirements.

• Credible representation of Ceres Forestry in regional, industry, and federal stakeholder engagements, strengthening relationships and market positioning.

• Establishment of a disciplined, repeatable approach to organizing forestry data that supports long-term national capability and resilience.

• Demonstrated readiness of forestry analytics, data governance, and reporting capabilities to meet federal program, audit, compliance, and transparency expectations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Forest Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field.

• 7+ years of progressive experience in forestry, forest operations, forest analytics, forest economics, or strategy-driven roles supporting complex or large-scale programs.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze, organize, and synthesize complex forestry, operational, spatial, and financial data into clear, executive-ready insights.

• Advanced experience with GIS and spatial analysis tools (e.g., ArcGIS Pro or equivalent) and applying spatial data to operational, financial, or strategic decision-making.

• Strong understanding of forestry operations, cost structures, productivity drivers, and execution risk across logging, fuel reduction, restoration, or post-fire environments.

• Proven experience using data and analytics to influence business decisions, including project selection, pricing, feasibility, or investment prioritization.

• Experience supporting or partnering on business development efforts, including proposals, pursuits, pricing strategies, or market expansion initiatives.

• Ability to work directly with senior leadership, ownership, and external partners, translating technical analysis into actionable recommendations.

• Comfort operating in a high-visibility, high-accountability role with regular interaction with executives, partners, and external stakeholders.

• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to project sites, regional meetings, and federal or stakeholder engagements.

• Expectation of regular in-office presence and close collaboration with leadership and cross-functional teams.

• Valid driver's license and ability to meet travel and field engagement requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS, MBA, or equivalent) in Forestry, Forest Economics, Business, Analytics, or a related field.

• Experience working with or supporting federal agencies (e.g., DOI, USDA, USFS) or large public-sector programs.

• Familiarity with federal funding mechanisms, compliance expectations, or audit-readiness requirements.

• Experience integrating or evaluating automated field data collection technologies.

• Prior collaboration with data science or analytics teams to scale data systems and decision-support tools.

• Experience operating in growth-stage, multi-region, or platform-scale environments.

What to Expect

This role balances strategic leadership and applied forestry judgment. You will spend time advising leadership on growth and project strategy while remaining connected to field operations to ensure analytics reflect on-the-ground realities.

This position requires close collaboration with executive leadership and cross-functional teams. Travel to project sites, planning sessions, and stakeholder meetings is expected.

Physical Requirements and Environment

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, and balance in varying conditions.

• Ability to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.

• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Vision abilities include close, distance, color, and depth perception.

• Willingness to wear required PPE when visiting field sites.

• Ability to work in challenging environments when needed.

• Commitment to following all safety protocols.

Why Join CTL dba Ceres Forestry?

At CTL dba Ceres Forestry, you won't just analyze data - you'll help shape how the business grows, what work it pursues, and how impact is delivered at scale.

We offer:

• A mission-driven, collaborative culture

• Direct access to leadership and strategic influence

• The opportunity to build scalable systems and frameworks

• A chance to make a measurable impact on forestry, restoration, and community resilience

CTL dba Ceres Forestry is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. CTL Forestry does not sponsor employment-based visas for this position unless stated otherwise.

E-Verify: We comply with Federal law by verifying employment eligibility.