GIS Governance Coordinator

GIS Governance CoordinatorAmpcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented team.Location: Richmond, VAComplete 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 Business Plan items and facilitating consistent, high-quality GIS data management across the organization.NOTE: This is not a standard GIS Analyst or Manager role. Candidate should be able to demonstrate working governance experience. 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.Skills:Knowledge of GIS principles, data management, and enterprise GIS environments. - Required - 8 YearsUnderstanding of data governance concepts including stewardship, lifecycle management, metadata, and data quality. - Required - 8 YearsAbility to manage complex projects, engage stakeholders, and coordinate cross-functional teams. - Required - 8 YearsSkills in research, analytical thinking, workflow documentation, and process design. - Required - 8 YearsStrong communication abilities, including writing governance documents and presenting technical findings to nontechnical audiences. - Required - 8 YearsExperience with GIS technologies such as Esri tools, enterprise geodatabases, and spatial data services. - Required - 8 YearsAmpcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.