What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Governance Coordinator – Contract Position position at BranCore Technologies?
- Richmond, VA
- Posted on July 15, 2026
Contract Length: 12 months with the possibility of extending based on project need.
**Candidates must reside in the Richmond metropolitan area.
Onsite work is required.
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 client’s Business Plan items and facilitating consistent, high‑quality GIS data management across the organization.
General Responsibilities:
Maintain documentation related to GIS governance.
Facilitate cross‑department 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 cross‑functional 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.
Required/Desired Skills
Knowledge of GIS principles, data management, and enterprise GIS environments. Required, 8
Years
Understanding of data governance concepts including stewardship, lifecycle management, metadata, and data quality. Required, 8 Years
Ability to manage complex projects, engage stakeholders, and coordinate cross-functional teams. Required, 8 Years
Skills in research, analytical thinking, workflow documentation, and process design. Required, 8 Years
Strong communication abilities, including writing governance documents and presenting technical findings to nontechnical audiences. Required, 8 Years
Experience with GIS technologies such as Esri tools, enterprise geodatabases, and spatial data services. Required, 8 Years
email your details to resumes@brancore.com