GIS Governance Coordinator

Ampcus, Inc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus, Inc. seeks a GIS Governance Coordinator in Richmond, VA to establish, improve, and manage enterprise GIS governance practices, leading inventory, role standardization, and data lifecycle governance across the organization.

The role emphasizes crossfunctional collaboration, reporting to leadership, and delivering high-quality GIS data management, with a focus on governance documentation, stakeholder engagement, and continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience establishing GIS governance and data standards.
• Ability to document processes and produce governance reports.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication.
• Experience with Esri GIS platforms.
• Familiarity with data lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain documentation related to GIS governance.
• Coordinate cross-department efforts to adopt governance practices.
• Prepare reports and briefings for leadership and governance committees.
• Support enterprise GIS strategic planning and continuous improvement.

Skills

GIS governance

Data governance

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Technical writing

GIS technologies

Tools

Esri tools

Enterprise geodatabases

Spatial data services

Job description

Overview

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title

GIS Governance Coordinator

Location

Location(s): Richmond, VA

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 Business Plan items and facilitating consistent, highquality GIS data management across the organization.

NOTE: This is not a standard GIS Analyst or Manager role. Candidate should be able to demonstrate working governance experience.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain documentation related to GIS governance.
• Facilitate crossdepartment 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 crossfunctional 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.

Benefits/EEO

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.