GIS Governance Coordinator - onsite Richmond, VA

Novalink Solutions LLC

Richmond, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Business Plan, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Data Management, Data Quality, Documentation, ESRI, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Leadership, Metadata, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Management, Quality Management, Reporting Skills, Research Skills, Spatial Data, Stewardship, Strategic Planning, Technical Presentation, Technical Writing, Workflow Analysis
LOCATION
Richmond, VA
POSTED
1 day ago

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.


Requirements

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


About the Company

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Novalink Solutions LLC

Novalink, founded in 2003 , is a leading consulting and staffing company serving clients in public and private sectors in Information Technology, Telecommunications (IT/Telecom), Technical Networks, Finance, and Administration. With government agencies as our primary clientele, our team has a proven track record of success in providing temporary personnel solutions and managing government deliverables-based projects over the past 20 years.

COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2004
WEBSITE
http://www.novalink-solutions.com/