GIS Manager

Stronghold Investment Management; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive compensation

Full benefits (Medical, Dental and Vis

HSA

401k + Match

LTD, STD, life insurance and AD&D

Generous PTO

Holidays (20)

Class A offices in prime locations

Parental Leave

Job summary

Stronghold Investment Management is seeking a GIS Manager to lead and scale geospatial capabilities across land, engineering and geology teams. The candidate will own strategy, standards and governance while remaining hands-on on maps, analyses, and deliverables.

The role emphasizes building a high-caliber GIS function in an entrepreneurial real-assets firm, with broad collaboration and regulatory awareness across U.S. basins. On-site in Dallas, TX.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing GIS team across multiple U.S. basins.

Skills

Geospatial leadership

Strong communication

Project coordination

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, or related discipline

Tools

ArcGIS suite

ArcGIS Pro

Geospatial analysis tools

Job description

Location: Dallas, TX (On-site: 5 days in office)

The Firm: Data-Driven, Real-Asset Focused

Stronghold Investment Management ("Stronghold," "SIM," or "the Firm") is a technology-driven, vertically integrated investment manager focused on real-assets and related private markets. Stronghold seeks to deliver best-in-class risk-adjusted returns through an investment framework that features comparatively rapid transaction velocity, deep technical expertise, creative financial structuring, and objective and algorithmic decision making.

Stronghold Was Founded By Ryan Turner In 2016 And Has Deployed Over $1.6 Billion In Capital Across 10+ Investment Vehicles. Ultimately, Stronghold Intends To Apply Its Technology-intensive Investment Approach To a Variety Of Specialist Real Assets Verticals, Including

• Oil & Gas
• Renewables
• Specialty Real Estate (commercial, datacenters, marinas)
• Telecommunications and Technology Infrastructure
• Billboards and Fixtures
• Mining & other commodities
• Utilities
• Secondaries

Your Mission

Stronghold is growing, and we're searching for a talented GIS Manager to lead and expand our geospatial capabilities. In this role, you'll own the strategy, standards, and execution of GIS operations across a fast-moving, multi-disciplinary team — while remaining a hands-on contributor yourself. The ideal candidate brings both the technical depth to do the work and the leadership instincts to build the function. You thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, can balance big-picture thinking with detail-level quality, and are energized by building something that matters from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities – What You’ll Own

• GIS Function Leadership: Build, lead, and develop a high-performing GIS team, establishing workflows, quality standards, and capacity planning to support Land, Engineering, and Geological teams across multiple U.S. basins.
• Hands-On Geospatial Delivery: Remain an active contributor — producing and QC'ing maps, conducting spatial analysis, and stepping in on complex or high-priority deliverables alongside your team.
• Analytical Oversight: Direct and perform analysis of horizontal wellbores and drilling units to determine participation using acreage allocation and lateral length allocation methods.
• Standards and Governance: Own coordinate system standards, spatial accuracy protocols, QC processes, and documentation — ensuring consistency and reliability across all geospatial outputs.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with and communicate across multiple disciplines including Land, Engineering, and Geology to troubleshoot issues, remove blockers, and drive operational efficiency.
• Regulatory Intelligence: Research, interpret, and apply state-specific oil and gas regulations, spacing rules, and unitization requirements — and ensure your team is equipped to do the same.
• Data Integrity: Oversee the maintenance and ongoing accuracy of the land grid, ensuring discrepancies are identified and resolved systematically.

Qualifications – What You Bring

• A Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, or a related discipline.
• 5–8+ years of GIS experience
• Deep proficiency with the ArcGIS suite and related products.
• A hands-on approach — comfortable setting direction at the team level and diving deep into the technical details when the work demands it.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical geospatial concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications – What Sets You Apart

• Previous experience supporting Land teams in the upstream Oil and Gas sector is strongly preferred.
• 2+ years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Familiarity with property legal terminology, including Deed plot and the Public Land Survey System (PLSS).
• Experience building or scaling a GIS function — not just contributing to one.
• A player-coach mentality: you lead by doing, not just directing.

Why Stronghold

At Stronghold, we strive to create a workplace that is not only rewarding but also satisfying. We believe our employees are the driving force behind our success, and we are committed to providing them with an environment where they can thrive and reach their full potential. When you choose to work with us, you'll be joining a team of highly talented professionals who are passionate about what they do and dedicated to bringing technology expertise to our domain. We value innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence, and we provide our employees with the resources and support they need to succeed.

Our Investment In You

• Market-competitive compensation
• Fully paid benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
• HSA
• 401k + Match
• Company sponsored LTD, STD, life insurance and AD&D
• Generous PTO policy
• 20 company recognized holidays
• Class A offices in prime locations
• Parental Leave

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stronghold Investment Management is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, where individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can thrive. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply and embrace the unique contributions they can bring to our organization.