GIS Governance Specialist: Data Stewardship & Strategy

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

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.