Enterprise GIS Program Manager

At geocgi we pride ourselves on not losing our focus. We started out and remain GIS experts (or geeksdepending on your perspective). Since 2006, we've evolved into a world-class and world-wide service provider of multiple disciplines. We are a talented, hardworking group that share values and characteristics that drive client, professional, and personal success. geocgi is looking for an Enterprise GIS Program Manager (PgM) to manage a large U.S. Federal agency GIS program. The PgM shall provide expert-level program management and strategic planning including making GIS program recommendations; execute program governance; lead change initiatives; assist in facilitating knowledge sharing across programs based on government and stakeholder needs and requirements; identify and report new initiatives and perform program and business process improvement; supervise multiple projects and allocate resources assigned; identify interdependencies; identify, manage, and mitigate risks; prepare action plans; resolve problems and take corrective measures; produce and oversee main program documentation; and ensure effective communication between stakeholders. The candidate will execute the responsibilities of an Enterprise GIS Program Manager, which include:

• Representing the agency GIS Program at governance group meetings on various data standard topics

• Facilitate the creation and revision of agency GIS community policy
• Produce and deliver training/presentations/factsheets to ensure that the community stays informed on new GIS policies, standards, and procedures
• Facilitate business system-GIS integration and data reconciliation
• Establish enterprise GIS performance metrics and associated data evaluations
• Review/Recommend GIS system and data governance
• Oversee enterprise application development
• Draft, maintain, and deliver contract documentation in a timely and complete manner
• Oversee the fulfillment of program-wide data requests
• Perform IT portfolio management
• Facilitate enterprise level raster data holdings management
• Lead data model development efforts

Qualities:

• Dedicated GIS professional
• Highly developed analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills
• High proficiency in the ArcGIS suite of software
• Exceptional Project Management skills
• Ability to collaborate with federal, state, municipal, and private organizations to ensure cooperative data sharing agreements, solution collaboration, and coordinated project efforts
• An active and collaborative team member
• An above average communicator, comfortable with technical writing, as well as public speaking
• Highly organized and able to maintain several projects at one time
• Possess a desire to immerse yourself in location-based problem solving to support our client's missions

As an employee of geocgi, the candidate will have access to a generous benefits package, in addition to a corporate culture and community of GIS geeks. Our benefits include but are not limited to:

• Competitive salaries, commensurate with experience and leading Federal Contractors in the geospatial industry.
• Opportunities for upward mobility in a dynamic fast paced environment within a small company.
• Merit-based spot and end of year bonuses
• Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with immediate vesting
• Flexible work hours and PTO
• Complete Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for individuals
• Company paid training, certifications, and professional growth and development.

The following are requirements of the Enterprise GIS Program Manager:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in geography, planning, computer science, engineering, GIS, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience serving as a project and/or program manager on a large enterprise GIS program.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with a U.S. Federal agency.
• Active U.S. security clearance of Secret or above.
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate.
• Demonstrated proficiency with ArcGIS Enterprise, Portal for ArcGIS/ArcGIS Online.
• Demonstrated experience defining program governance, managing budgets, and engaging with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in program management including the organization, direction, and execution of a portfolio of projects and transformation activities to achieve outcomes and realize benefits of strategic importance.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and proactively to take initiative to solve complex problems.

The following are desired capabilities and experience of the Enterprise GIS Program Manager:

• 10+ years' experience working within a large, U.S. Federal agency enterprise GIS program.
• Certifications (GISP, Security+, Esri, AWS, Azure, CSM, etc. )
• Experience with enterprise geodatabase management.
• Knowledge of cloud services and concepts.
• Experience with software development projects using the Agile framework.

Please visit our website and careers page at: www.geocgi.com to apply. geocgi provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. As a U.S. Federal Contractor, geocgi complies with COVID-19 vaccine mandates for all personnel as outlined by Executive Order 14042.