Geospatial Solutions Lead

Technology Group/GIS

JMT Technology Group, a leading geospatial and information technology services and solutions provider, has an opening for a Geospatial Solutions Lead. The Geospatial Solutions Lead will support a wide range of projects and markets. The ideal candidate will have a strong initial understanding of the transportation and utility market's technical needs and the ability to identify and lead initiatives that support those needs, while also supporting other market projects and initiatives. This role follows a hybrid work model or can be fully remote.

Essential functions and responsibilities

• Technical
  
  
  
  • Interface directly with internal and external clients to understand their business activities, workflows, needs and requirements; determine how GIS technology can help meet those requirements; and formulate and implement cost-effective GIS-based solutions.
  • Lead the definition and design of GIS applications andtoolsets for projects
  • Architect solutions and Enterprise GIS environments to meet client requirements
  • Develop GIS workflows and solutions (COTS or custom) for data creation, field collection, validation, and quality management maintained within ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal, enterprise geodatabases/SDE, ArcGIS Server), ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Desktop, and open-source applications with a strong emphasis on utilizing Python, Arcade, Model Builder and Microsoft Power Automate
  • Develop deep learning analysis tools utilizing a wide variety of options including ArcGIS Desktop and server extensions, Python, Databricks, Jupyter Notebooks, R, and other statistical packages
  • Utilize data acquired through reality capture and other available emerging technology (e.g., data lakes) to support workflows and analysis
  • Process, visualize and analyze real-time data provided by IoT platforms, third-party APIs, map services, enterprise databases (e.g., SQL, Oracle, DB2, open-source options, etc.) to perform on-the-fly queries and analysis
  • Deploy and maintain development and production GIS infrastructure solutions to support JMT's clients and users
  • Monitor the health and usage of the GIS implementations and take proactive action to help get the most out of the investment
  • Develop dashboards and reports for senior management to gauge the performance and usage of the GIS infrastructure
  • Coordinate with the client and JMT IT to implement solutions, provide guidance on issue resolution, and software selection for end users
  • Implement GIS applications and toolsets within the Esri ArcGIS Ecosystem for clients and internally to support JMT initiatives
  • Utilize data from IoT, augmented reality, real-time data and big data to help users process, visualize and analyze their data and monitor critical assets
  • Perform hands on research and testing to evaluate potential solutions
  • Develop training programs, provide user training, and develop technical documentation.
  • Mentor JMT staff on utilizing GIS implementations
  • Support project and task managers with the project lifecycle, including formulating and implementing project approaches, providing cost estimates, managing task-based work; monitoring and communicating task progress and risks to the project manager; and providing lessons learned in support of project close out.
  • Develop and utilize ETL (Extract, Transfer and Load) processes and data automation via scripting to migrate data to and from different data containers or warehouses.
  
  
  
  
• Business Development
  
  
  
  • Coordinate with Regional Directors and Section Heads to build relationships with internal and external clients to drive new business.
  • Track and evaluate market trends to introduce emerging GIS technology and drive innovation in technical approaches.
  • Principal GIS resource to develop technical approaches, including RFQ, RFI, RFP responses for proposals, and support the Go/No-Go process.
  • Identify internal and external opportunities to incorporate emerging technology options
  • Participate in professional organizations, work groups, conferences and special interest group events.
  • Build strategic business partnerships and understand our competition.
  • Participate in client meetings and perform demos of tools and solutions.
  • Support product and business plan development activities.
  • Help implement growth strategies, participate in business meetings, and recommend changes to existing business practices to increase exposure and generate additional revenue.
  • Coordinate with the marketing team to develop effective campaigns that market our GIS solutions and services to internal and external clients.
  
  
  
  

Nonessential functions and responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in geography, GIS, computer science, information technology, engineering, planning or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in the application of GIS technology to solve clients' needs.
• 4+ of experience overseeing others in the delivery and execution of GIS solutions.
• Demonstrated understanding of Transportation and Linear Referencing concepts and application of GIS analysis to those markets.
• In-depth knowledge of GIS concepts and analytical techniques, including geospatial data creation, conversion, manipulation, and analysis.
• Significant experience utilizing Esri's latest suite of technology, including ArcGIS Desktop, Pro, Enterprise, and ArcGIS Online.
• Plan, organize, and execute tasks efficiently and effectively while meeting project requirements.
• Analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives, and make sound recommendations.
• Prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to effectively articulate technical information to all levels of the organization, including customers, colleagues, and senior leadership both in oral and written formats.
• Experience preparing and providing presentations in public and project settings.
• Experience writing technical documentation.
• Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office 365 Suite including SharePoint, Teams, One Drive, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Communicate and work collaboratively and effectively with project team members and customers in a remote and in-person environment.
• Establish and maintain effective internal and external working relationships.
• Must be able to travel to client sites as well as to other JMT office locations and domestic travel for industry events as needed (up to 20% travel).

Preferred Experience

• Master's degree in geography, GIS, computer science, information technology, engineering, planning, or related field
• Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) certification.
• Experience with Python, SQL, Arcade, R, Power Automate, Databricks, JavaScript, Angular Framework, open-source GIS, MapBox, VertiGIS, REVIT, AutoCAD Civil 3D

Working Conditions

Remote/in-office schedule is flexible. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. In the office, lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.