GIS Architect

ASSYST is seeking a GIS Architect to support our government customer based in Austin, TX.

Position is ONSITE at Austin, TX. Program will only accept local only candidates for this position (Within 50-mile radius). Candidates must already reside in Texas.

Position Overview:

• We are seeking an experienced GIS Architect and Development Lead to drive data analytics projects involving Medicaid and CHIP clients and provider data.
• This role will architect and oversee the development, integration, and governance of enterprise GIS solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational strategies, data policies, and public health objectives.
• The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise in Esri ArcGIS, leadership in geospatial data governance and data management, as well as a strong understanding of Health and Human Services Medicaid program delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, implementation, and governance of ArcGIS-based geospatial solutions for mapping healthcare clients and provider locations, ensuring data quality, security, and compliance with state and federal policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain geospatial data architectures, workflows, and metadata standards to support enterprise mapping and analytics needs.
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to gather requirements, define governance frameworks, and ensure effective data sharing and integration.
• Oversee the creation and management of GIS datasets, including demographic, socioeconomic, health, and program data, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Mentor and guide GIS analysts and developers, providing best practices for spatial analysis, web mapping, and data visualization using ArcGIS tools.
• As the single point of contact for the IT organization, collaborate and coordinate with GIS data analysts and data scientists to:
• Establish and enforce geospatial data management policies, documentation standards, and quality assurance processes.
• Conduct Advise and oversee advanced spatial analyses to inform public health initiatives and track compliance to contract requirements.
• Prepare and present technical reports, dashboards, and interactive web maps for executive leadership and external stakeholders.  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, Public Health, or related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in GIS, with at least 3 years in a lead or architect role in cloud architectures, preferably in health, human services, or government sectors.
• Expert-level proficiency in Esri ArcGIS (including ArcGIS Pro Advanced database management and network analyst toolboxes), including data management, geocoding, spatial analysis, and web mapping application development.
• 5+ years of experience working with SQL Server Enterprise Geodatabases leveraging ArcGIS tools for management of geospatial data.
• 5+ years of experience with Python and SQL, including writing functions and procedures.
• 2+ years of experience working in an agile/scrum development lifecycle environment.
• Demonstrated experience in geospatial governance, including policy development, stakeholder engagement, and decision-making frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of data management principles, metadata standards, and data quality assurance.
• Excellent communication, technical writing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and work independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Medicaid, public health, or social services programs, systems and datasets.
• Certifications in GIS (e.g., Esri Enterprise System Design Professional, Esri ArcGIS Enterprise Administration Professional, GISP).
• Experience leveraging machine learning and LLMs for data extraction, cleaning, and documentation
• GeoAI for spatial data analysis and prediction and/or generative AI to enhance various aspects of Geospatial Analytics Platforms.   
• Experience with Snowflake Data Warehouses, especially as a source/target for ArcGIS integrations.
• Custom web-based application interfaces and tools.  

ASSYST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law