GIS Governance Coordinator

Client: VDOT - 805933

Title: GIS Governance Coordinator

Duration: 12 Months (Possible Extension)

Location: Richmond, VA

Job 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.