VDOT - GIS Governance Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

VDOT - GIS Governance Coordinator (805933)
Title/Role: VDOT - GIS Governance Coordinator
Region Description:
Req. Status: Open
No. of Openings: 1
Start Date: 07/20/2026
End Date: 06/30/2027
Max Submittals by Vendor: 2 Per Opening
Worksite Address: Richmond, VA

Agency Interview Type: Both Web Cam and In Person Interview
Work Arrangement: Onsite

Short Description:
**NOTE: This is not a standard GIS Analyst or Manager role. Candidate should be able to demonstrate working governance experience.**
Maximum Vendor Submittal Rate is $104.77/hr.

Complete Description:
The GIS Governance Coordinator is responsible for establishing, improving, and managing enterprise GIS governance practices. This role leads key initiatives focused on inventory, workforce role and skills standardization, data lifecycle governance, and special projects. The position plays a critical role in advancing GIS-related VDOT Business Plan items and facilitating consistent, high quality GIS data management across the organization.
General Responsibilities:

• Maintain documentation related to GIS governance.
• Facilitate cross department coordination to ensure consistent adoption of governance practices.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and briefings for leadership and governance committees.
• Support enterprise GIS strategic planning and continuous improvement activities.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of GIS principles, data management, and enterprise GIS environments.
• Understanding of data governance concepts including stewardship, lifecycle management, metadata, and data quality.
• Ability to manage complex projects, engage stakeholders, and coordinate cross functional teams.
• Skills in research, analytical thinking, workflow documentation, and process design.
• Strong communication abilities, including writing governance documents and presenting technical findings to nontechnical audiences.
• Experience with GIS technologies such as Esri tools, enterprise geodatabases, and spatial data services.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with geospatial governance or enterprise data governance programs.
• Familiarity with transportation data domains.
• Experience developing skill frameworks or role competency models for technical disciplines.

Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience
Knowledge of GIS principles, data management, and enterprise GIS environments. Required 8 Years
Understanding of data governance concepts including stewardship, lifecycle management, metadata, and data quality. Required 8 Years
Ability to manage complex projects, engage stakeholders, and coordinate cross-functional teams. Required 8 Years
Skills in research, analytical thinking, workflow documentation, and process design. Required 8 Years
Strong communication abilities, including writing governance documents and presenting technical findings to nontechnical audiences. Required 8 Years
Experience with GIS technologies such as Esri tools, enterprise geodatabases, and spatial data services. Required 8 Years