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GIS Governance Coordinator - Onsite,In Person Interview

MSYS Inc.Richmond, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 20 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to shape enterprise GIS governance practices, driving standardization and data quality across the organization. You'll thrive here if you possess strong coordination skills and a deep understanding of GIS principles, with the chance to significantly impact strategic planning and continuous improvement. Don't miss out on this long-term, on-site position in Richmond, VA.

Quick Overview

Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Title:GIS Governance Coordinator - Onsite,In Person Interview
Location:Richmond,VA
Length:Long term
Restriction:w2 or c2c
 
 
 
 
Description:

***Mode of Interview :- In Person interview (Face to Face)**Long term***Onsite (5days Per Week Onsite )  at Richmond-VA ***Preferred Local to VA Candidates Only***

Job Description:

GIS Governance Coordinator

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 CLient 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

Skills/Requirements:-

  • 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
 

 

 

Skills

Continuous Improvement
GIS
Strategic Planning

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