Geospatial Modernization Architect

Essnova Solutions, Inc.; Suitland (MD); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Essnova Solutions, Inc. seeks a Geospatial Subject Matter Expert to lead strategic and technical geospatial initiatives for the U.S. Census Bureau GeoTAM program.

The role focuses on geospatial architecture, data governance, and modernization of large-scale datasets, including addresses, boundaries, and cartographic features. The Geo SME will mentor cross-functional teams, drive roadmaps for cloud-native and open‑source solutions, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience supporting large-scale federal geospatial programs.
• Demonstrated expertise in geospatial systems engineering, GIS architecture, geospatial databases, and spatial data management.
• Experience with national-scale geospatial datasets involving addresses, boundaries, roads, and geographic reference layers.
• Experience with technologies such as Esri ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, Enterprise geodatabases, Oracle Spatial, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, and comparable enterprise geospatial technologies.
• Experience leading geospatial modernization, cloud migration, or application transformation initiatives.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise for Census geospatial programs, including MAF/TIGER, address data management, geocoding, boundary management, and spatial data integration.
• Guide modernization of geospatial applications and services using cloud-native and open-source technologies.
• Support the development and execution of geospatial architecture, engineering, and modernization roadmaps.
• Advise on enterprise geospatial data governance, topology management, data quality, and data standards.
• Lead requirements analysis and systems engineering activities for geospatial systems and applications.
• Support integration of geospatial data with Census operational and statistical programs.
• Provide technical leadership for GIS, spatial databases, geospatial analytics, and geospatial application development initiatives.
• Participate in architecture reviews, solution design, risk management, modernization planning, and stakeholder engagements.
• Support geospatial data management involving large, national-scale databases containing addresses, roads, boundaries, cartographic features, and geographic reference data.
• Mentor technical teams and provide guidance on industry best practices, Census standards, and emerging geospatial technologies.

Skills

Geospatial Systems Engineering

GIS Architecture

Geospatial Databases

ArcGIS Pro

Geospatial Data Management

Cloud Migration

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership

Tools

Esri ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcGIS Pro

Oracle Spatial

PostgreSQL/PostGIS

Enterprise Geodatabases

Job description

Essnova Solutions, Inc. seeks a Geospatial Subject Matter Expert to lead strategic and technical geospatial initiatives for the U.S. Census Bureau GeoTAM program.

The role focuses on geospatial architecture, data governance, and modernization of large-scale datasets, including addresses, boundaries, and cartographic features. The Geo SME will mentor cross-functional teams, drive roadmaps for cloud-native and open‑source solutions, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful