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Xentity Corporation

Experience working in technical geospatial projects supporting natural resources or land management ... initiatives Requirements * Proficiency in Esri ArcGIS Desktop, Web, Mobile, and Enterprise ...

HNTB

Sr. Geospatial Solution Developer

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$110.38K - $215.82K/yr

You will be responsible for managing project tasks, defining scope and technical approaches, and ensuring successful delivery of high-quality, scalable, and secure geospatial systems. This role ...

HNTB

Sr. Geospatial Solution Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$110.38K - $215.82K/yr

You will be responsible for managing project tasks, defining scope and technical approaches, and ensuring successful delivery of high-quality, scalable, and secure geospatial systems. This role ...

CSS, Inc

GIS Analyst

Chevy Chase, MD · On-site

We need a qualified individual to process, analyze and manage geospatial data to support a variety of environmental assessment, restoration, and habitat modeling projects. This position requires ...

CSS, Inc

GIS Analyst

Chevy Chase, MD · On-site

We need a qualified individual to process, analyze and manage geospatial data to support a variety of environmental assessment, restoration, and habitat modeling projects. This position requires ...

CSS, Inc

GIS Analyst

Silver Spring, MD · On-site

We need a qualified individual to process, analyze and manage geospatial data to support a variety of environmental assessment, restoration, and habitat modeling projects. This position requires ...

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As of Jun 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for manager geospatial project in the United States is $102,682.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,500.00 and $123,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Manager Geospatial Project, you need expertise in GIS technologies, project management, and spatial data analysis, typically supported by a degree in geography, GIS, or a related field. Familiarity with software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, remote sensing tools, and certifications like PMP or GISP is highly advantageous. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help manage teams and collaborate with stakeholders effectively. These skills and qualifications are crucial to delivering complex geospatial projects on time, within scope, and in alignment with organizational goals.

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As a Manager Geospatial Project, you often coordinate teams with diverse expertise, including GIS analysts, developers, engineers, and data scientists. One key challenge is aligning technical goals and timelines across these disciplines while ensuring effective communication. You'll also need to manage project scope changes and integrate various data sources, which can require creative problem-solving and adaptability. Building strong collaborative relationships and setting clear expectations are essential for delivering successful geospatial solutions on time and within budget.

What does a Manager Geospatial Project do?

A Manager Geospatial Project oversees projects that involve the collection, analysis, and visualization of geographic or spatial data. They lead teams of GIS specialists, analysts, and technicians to deliver mapping solutions for various industries such as urban planning, environmental management, and infrastructure development. Their responsibilities include project planning, resource allocation, client communication, and ensuring the timely completion of deliverables while maintaining data quality and accuracy. Additionally, they stay updated on the latest geospatial technologies and best practices to optimize project outcomes.
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Geospatial Technical Project Manager / Data Engineering Lead

Strategic ASI

Springfield, VA • On-site

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Job Description
Strategic ACI is seeking a Geospatial Technical Project Manager / Data Engineering Lead to provide integrated programmatic and technical leadership in support of NGA's Enterprise GIS (eGIS) efforts. This position is responsible for overseeing day-to-day execution of geospatial modernization initiatives while ensuring enterprise geospatial data workflows, migration strategies, and ESRI ecosystem implementations align with mission priorities, architecture requirements, and long-term scalability objectives. In this position you will combine technical project management, geospatial data engineering, and enterprise coordination to guide vendor execution, influence delivery outcomes, and ensure successful integration of geospatial data, applications, and services across NGA's evolving enterprise environment.
Responsibilities:
  • Program & PMO Leadership.
  • Lead program execution for assigned eGIS initiatives, ensuring schedule, scope, and deliverables remain aligned with government objectives.
  • Develop and maintain integrated master schedules, action trackers, risk registers, and governance artifacts.
  • Coordinate across government, ESRI, contractors, and third-party vendors to synchronize delivery efforts.
  • Support executive briefings, technical reviews, milestone planning, and PMO governance forums.
  • Identify and mitigate programmatic and technical risks across multiple workstreams.
  • Geospatial Data Engineering & Workflow Oversight.
  • Design, guide, and oversee enterprise geospatial data pipelines, backend workflows, and data production strategies.
  • Ensure data interoperability between ESRI, GOTS, open-source, and NGA enterprise systems.
  • Guide enterprise geospatial data governance, schema standardization, duplication reduction, and lifecycle management.
  • Support migration and consolidation of legacy geospatial portals, applications, and services into enterprise eGIS environments.
  • Oversee scripting, automation, and transformation activities supporting data movement and operational efficiency.
  • Technical Vendor Oversight.
  • Provide independent technical oversight of ESRI and supporting vendor performance.
  • Influence technical priorities and delivery sequencing to maximize mission outcomes.
  • Deconflict competing technical approaches across vendors and stakeholders.
  • Ensure vendor solutions align with broader enterprise architecture and mission integration goals.
  • Various duties as needed.
Qualifications:
Required:
  • Active TS/SCI Clearance with current/active polygraph.
  • Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience supporting geospatial programs, enterprise GIS, or technical PMO initiatives.
  • Experience with ESRI technologies including ArcGIS Enterprise, Portal, or related products.
  • Experience managing technical projects involving data migration, enterprise systems, or GIS modernization.
  • Knowledge of geospatial data formats, ETL/ELT processes, scripting, or automation (e.g., Python, ArcPy, FME).
  • Strong understanding of IC, DoD, or NGA mission environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate across technical, operational, and executive stakeholders.
  • 6+ year of experience with AWS cloud and hybrid cloud environments.
  • Familiarity with cloud-based geospatial tools and environments.
Desired:
  • PMP, Agile, or equivalent project management certification.
  • AWS or related cloud certifications.
  • Experience with NGA, NSG, GEOINT, or enterprise geospatial ecosystems.
  • Experience supporting enterprise data governance initiatives.
  • Core Competencies
    1. Technical Program Management
    2. Geospatial Data Engineering
    3. Enterprise GIS Delivery
    4. Vendor Oversight
    5. Data Migration & Modernization
    6. Cross-Functional Coordination
    7. Risk Management
    8. Executive Communication

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