Senior GIS Manager: Strategy, Platform & Team Leadership

State-of-Missour; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Missouri is seeking a GIS Manager to lead development and management of GIS teams, software, and strategies. This role supports 15 agencies, manages a team of 18, and oversees GIS infrastructure and applications, including data and databases.

The candidate will collaborate with agency leaders to identify geographic needs, develop geospatial policies, and ensure effective GIS solutions across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Computer Science, Geography, Environmental Science/Geology, or closely related field with strong GIS/IT emphasis.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with ESRI ArcGIS platform, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Comprehensive knowledge of spatial data analysis, map design, data management.
• Working knowledge of geodatabases, database design.
• Skills in designing, overseeing, and managing projects.
• Ability to convey technical information and concepts to non-technical staff and stakeholders.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks and/or projects at the same time.
• Ability to define a problem, analyze relevant information, and develop solutions and plans to solve the problem.
• Experienced Supervisor and team-builder who has a history of cultivating a positive and professional work environment.
• Ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with technical experts, clients, vendors, and staff.
• Ability to learn and adapt to changing GIS technologies and capabilities.
• Successful background check results are required for employment in this position.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the GIS Team Supervisors and other team members to evaluate and plan organizational GIS needs.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of the GIS platform, including software updates, data storage, and application development.
• Build relationships with different agency leaders and stakeholders, identifying their geographic needs and recommending ways to integrate location into their business workflows.
• Assist agency leadership in developing geospatial strategies and policies.
• Provide expertise on geospatial issues and advise decision-makers on policy matters related to geographic information.
• Establish and implement standards and policies for managing our ArcOnline and Portal environments.
• Coordinate the dissemination of the State's geospatial data with stakeholders and Missouri's GIS clearinghouse.
• Assist the Chief Information Officer (CIO) with strategic planning and direction.
• Participate in fiscal and contract related activities associated with geospatial infrastructure.
• Represent State of Missouri in state, regional and national GIS activities.

Skills

GIS Management

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Enterprise

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in GIS/Geography/CS

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Enterprise

Job description

State of Missouri is seeking a GIS Manager to lead development and management of GIS teams, software, and strategies. This role supports 15 agencies, manages a team of 18, and oversees GIS infrastructure and applications, including data and databases.

The candidate will collaborate with agency leaders to identify geographic needs, develop geospatial policies, and ensure effective GIS solutions across the organization.