Geospatial Subject Matter Expert

Essnova Solutions, Inc.

. Provide subject matter expertise for Census geospatial programs, including MAF/TIGER, address data management, geocoding, boundary management, and spatial data integration.

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeSuitland • Maryland • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in geospatial systems engineering, GIS architecture, and data management, with a strong focus on modernization and integration of geospatial applications using cloud-native technologies. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and engage stakeholders effectively within federal IT environments.

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Geospatial Systems EngineeringGIS ArchitectureEsri ArcGIS EnterpriseCloud MigrationGeospatial Data Governance

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Hard Skills

Geospatial Data ManagementSpatial Data IntegrationGeocodingBoundary ManagementGeospatial Application DevelopmentTopology ManagementData QualityGeospatial AnalyticsEnterprise GeodatabasesPostgreSQL/PostGIS

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationStakeholder EngagementMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Esri ArcGIS ProOracle SpatialCloud-Native TechnologiesGeospatial Databases

Certifications & Qualifications

GISPEsri CertificationCloud CertificationSystems Engineering Certification

Industry Keywords

Census Geospatial ProgramsDecennial Census ProgramFederal Geospatial ModernizationNational-Scale Geospatial DatasetsAddress Standardization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudOraclePostGISPostgres

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide subject matter expertise for Census geospatial programs, including MAF/TIGER, address data management, geocoding, boundary management, and spatial data integration.
Guide modernization of geospatial applications and services using cloud-native and open-source technologies.
Support development and execution of geospatial architecture, engineering, and modernization roadmaps.
Advise on enterprise geospatial data governance, topology management, data quality, and data standards.
Lead requirements analysis and systems engineering activities for geospatial systems and applications.
Support integration of geospatial data with Census operational and statistical programs.
Provide technical leadership for GIS, spatial databases, geospatial analytics, and geospatial application development initiatives.
Participate in architecture reviews, solution design, risk management, modernization planning, and stakeholder engagements.
Support management of large, national-scale geospatial databases containing addresses, roads, boundaries, cartographic features, and geographic reference data.
Mentor technical teams and provide guidance on industry best practices, Census standards, and emerging geospatial technologies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 15 years of experience supporting large-scale federal geospatial, GIS, or geographic information programs.
Demonstrated expertise in geospatial systems engineering, GIS architecture, geospatial databases, and spatial data management.
Experience supporting national-scale geospatial datasets involving addresses, boundaries, roads, and geographic reference layers.
Experience with Esri ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, enterprise geodatabases, Oracle Spatial, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, or comparable enterprise geospatial technologies.
Experience leading geospatial modernization, cloud migration, or application transformation initiatives.
Experience supporting multidisciplinary teams within federal IT environments.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
GISP, Esri, cloud, or systems engineering certifications are preferred.
Direct Decennial Census Program experience and U.S. Census Bureau program experience are highly desired.
Experience with topology data models, address standardization, federal geospatial modernization programs, geospatial data governance, and data-quality initiatives is preferred.