What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Governance Coordinator position at Yakshna Solutions, Inc.?
Job Title: GIS Governance Coordinator
Location: Richmond, VA (Onsite)
Yakshna Solutions, Inc., (YSI) is a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, 27001 certified, woman-owned small business enterprises, headquartered in Herndon, VA, USA. YSI provides professional IT solutions and services to business corporations and government organizations. YSI is committed to serving business communities as a leading IT vendor providing innovative, quality, and cost-effective IT business solutions and services.
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes the following: 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, training, and professional development assistance.
Our Client is seeking a GIS Governance Coordinator. 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 our client Business Plan items and facilitating consistent, highquality GIS data management across the organization.
Job 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 Skills & Experience
- 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 crossfunctional 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.
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000