GIS Technical Lead

Ardent

GIS Technical Lead providing technical leadership across geospatial applications for federal government programs. Focused on advanced ArcGIS platform administration and spatial analysis to support client initiatives.

Posted 4/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptPythonSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and support ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Pro environments.
Perform advanced spatial analysis to support mission and operational requirements.
Administer GIS servers and manage enterprise geospatial systems.
Oversee SDE and SQL-based geospatial database management activities.
Develop and maintain scripts using Python, R, and JavaScript for automation and analysis.
Support and implement Field Maps and Survey123 solutions.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to GIS team members.
Coordinate with stakeholders to gather requirements and align GIS solutions to mission needs.
Translate GIS concepts and technical outputs into actionable plans.
Ensure data integrity, system performance, and reliability across geospatial platforms.
Support elevated and administrative access functions within GIS environments.
Document technical processes, system configurations, and workflows.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active TS/SCI required.
Bachelor’s degree in Geography or related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of experience supporting GIS applications.
3+ years of relevant technical leadership or advanced GIS experience.
Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Pro.
Experience with GIS server administration.
Experience with SDE and SQL database management.
Proficiency in Python, R, and JavaScript.
Experience performing advanced spatial analysis.
Experience with Field Maps and Survey123.
Ability to mentor technical teams and coordinate with stakeholders.
Ability to translate GIS concepts into actionable plans.
DCWF qualification required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive benefits
Professional development opportunities
Exceptional culture that embraces flexibility, innovation, collaboration, and career growth

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Hard Skills & Tools

ArcGIS EnterpriseArcGIS OnlineArcGIS Prospatial analysisGIS server administrationSDESQLPythonRJavaScript

Soft Skills

technical guidancementorshipstakeholder coordinationtranslating conceptsactionable planning

Certifications

Active TS/SCIDCWF qualification