Consulting GIS Specialist

Position Summary Colorado Network Staffing (CNS) is seeking an experienced Consulting GIS Specialist (Service Center Manager / Application Developer) to support a federal client in managing enterprise geospatial information systems and GIS operations. This position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a regional GIS Service Center while managing enterprise geospatial databases, GIS application development, systems administration, and technical support. The Consulting GIS Specialist will lead GIS personnel, coordinate enterprise GIS initiatives, develop GIS applications, and ensure the integrity, security, and availability of geospatial systems supporting engineering, environmental, land management, and natural resource programs. Experience with ESRI Enterprise technologies, GIS systems administration, application development, cloud environments, and federal GIS programs is strongly preferred. Essential Functions GIS Program Management Manage the daily operations of the GIS Service Center and supervise GIS staff. Coordinate project priorities, workload assignments, and resource planning. Ensure GIS systems remain operational, secure, and available to support client programs and mission requirements. Develop long-range strategies for GIS technologies and enterprise geospatial services. Application Development & Systems Administration Design, develop, and maintain enterprise GIS applications using ESRI technologies. Develop custom GIS tools, web applications, automation scripts, and user interfaces. Manage ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, cloud-based GIS environments, databases, and web services. Support software upgrades, server administration, system backups, and cybersecurity initiatives. Geospatial Data Management Oversee enterprise geodatabases and ensure data integrity. Develop GIS workflows, database schemas, and quality assurance procedures. Support mapping, spatial analysis, remote sensing, modeling, and field data collection activities. Ensure compliance with Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) and ISO metadata standards. Leadership & Customer Support Provide technical leadership and mentoring to GIS staff. Coordinate with project managers, engineers, scientists, IT personnel, and other stakeholders. Provide enterprise GIS technical support and user training. Assist with project planning, budgeting, reporting, and GIS modernization initiatives.