ArcGIS Geospatial Architect & Governance Lead

Position Title : ArcGIS Geospatial Architect & Governance Lead

Location : Austin, TX

Clearance Requirements : None

Position Status : Contract

Pay Rate : 55 - 61.76 W2

Position Description :

A public sector client of ours in Austin, Texas is looking for a ArcGIS Geospatial Architect & Governance Lead for a 20-month contract that is likely to extend. This role will be onsite in their Austin office. We are seeking an experienced ArcGIS Geospatial Architect & Governance Lead to drive data analytics projects involving Medicaid and CHIP clients and provider data. This role will architect and oversee the development, integration, and governance of enterprise GIS solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational strategies, data policies, and public health objectives. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in Esri ArcGIS, proven leadership in geospatial data governance and data management, and a strong understanding of Health and Human Services Medicaid program delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and governance of ArcGIS-based geospatial solutions for mapping healthcare clients and provider locations, ensuring data quality, security, and compliance with state and federal policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain geospatial data architecture, workflows, and metadata standards to support enterprise mapping and analytics needs.
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to gather requirements, define governance frameworks, and ensure effective data sharing and integration.
• Oversee the creation and management of GIS datasets, including demographic, socioeconomic, health, and program data, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Mentor and guide GIS analysts and developers, providing best practices for spatial analysis, web mapping, and data visualization using ArcGIS tools.
• Act as the single point of contact for the IT organization while collaborating with GIS data analysts and data scientists to establish and enforce geospatial data management policies, documentation standards, and quality assurance processes.
• Advise on and oversee advanced spatial analyses to inform public health initiatives and track compliance with contract requirements.
• Prepare and present technical reports, dashboards, and interactive web maps for executive leadership and external stakeholders.

Note : Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered for this opportunity.

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