Geospatial Senior Subject Matter Expert
Geospatial Senior Subject Matter Expert
Responsibilities and Duties
Serve as the senior technical authority and trusted advisor for Geospatial Support programs, initiatives, and enterprise capabilities.
Provide strategic guidance and subject matter expertise on geospatial technologies, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), geospatial analytics, and location-based data services.
Advise program leadership, stakeholders, and technical teams on geospatial strategies, modernization efforts, and technology roadmaps.
Lead the assessment, planning, and implementation of geospatial solutions supporting mission and operational objectives.
Evaluate existing geospatial systems, applications, and business processes and recommend improvements that enhance operational efficiency and decision-making.
Support the integration of geospatial capabilities with enterprise applications, cloud platforms, data repositories, and analytic environments.
Provide expertise in geospatial data management, data governance, metadata standards, and data quality assurance practices.
Guide the development and implementation of geospatial architecture, technical standards, and best practices.
Support the design and deployment of geospatial visualization tools, dashboards, maps, and reporting capabilities.
Collaborate with business stakeholders, engineers, developers, data analysts, and program managers to ensure alignment between geospatial solutions and mission requirements.
Support enterprise modernization and digital transformation initiatives through the effective use of geospatial technologies.
Conduct technical reviews, architecture assessments, and solution evaluations for geospatial systems and applications.
Identify emerging geospatial technologies and industry trends and provide recommendations for adoption and implementation.
Support project planning, risk management, requirements development, and strategic decision-making activities.
Assist with the development of policies, procedures, governance frameworks, and operational guidance related to geospatial services.
Provide technical oversight for geospatial data collection, processing, analysis, visualization, and dissemination activities.
Develop executive briefings, white papers, technical reports, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
Mentor technical personnel and provide guidance on geospatial methodologies, tools, and best practices.
Support compliance with organizational, federal, and industry standards applicable to geospatial programs and data management.
Facilitate collaboration among federal stakeholders, technical teams, and external partners to advance geospatial capabilities and mission outcomes.
Basic Qualifications
Master’s degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Geospatial Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science, or a related discipline.
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience supporting IT programs, systems, or technology initiatives, including significant experience in geospatial support environments.
Demonstrated expertise in geospatial technologies, GIS platforms, spatial analysis, and geospatial data management.
Experience supporting enterprise geospatial programs and integrating geospatial solutions with business and operational systems.
Knowledge of geospatial data standards, metadata management, and data governance principles.
Experience developing geospatial strategies, roadmaps, technical recommendations, and architecture guidance.
Familiarity with cloud-based geospatial services and enterprise technology environments.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills.
Experience communicating complex technical concepts to executive leadership and non-technical stakeholders.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders across multiple organizational levels.
U.S. Citizen and ability to get the clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), or other Federal Government geospatial programs.
Hands-on experience with Esri ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, or equivalent GIS platforms.
Experience supporting geospatial analytics, location intelligence, and spatial data visualization initiatives.
Knowledge of Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) standards and National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) frameworks.
Experience with cloud-based geospatial solutions in Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud environments.
Familiarity with geospatial databases, spatial ETL tools, and geospatial web services.
Experience supporting emergency management, critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, public safety, or mission-support geospatial operations.
Project Management Professional (PMP), GISP (GIS Professional), Esri Technical Certification, AWS, Azure, or equivalent certifications.