GIS Consultant/Project Manager

At Ardent, we hire people who want more than a job — they want to serve a mission that matters. Our teams support the federal government’s most critical national security and defense priorities, helping protect the nation, strengthen resilience, and advance the technologies and capabilities that keep America secure. For veterans, cleared professionals, and purpose-driven innovators, Ardent is a place to continue serving alongside a team that understands the importance of the mission and the people behind it.

We also know top talent has choices, which is why we back our mission with benefits and flexibility that stand out: competitive pay, comprehensive health coverage, flexible PTO, federal holidays off, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, wellness stipends, and a culture that values and rewards hard work, dedication, and adaptability. If you want to build something meaningful, while enjoying the kind of flexibility and support that you need to do your best work — Ardent is where your next mission begins.

Ardent is seeking a GIS Consultant/Project Manager to join our team.

This is a hybrid position working onsite in Washington DC 1 - 2 days a week..

Position Description:

Ardent is seeking a skilled GIS Consultant / Project Manager to support geospatial information technology initiatives as part of a collaborative, mission-focused team environment.

This role is responsible for implementing geospatial solutions within a large team (5–10 members) and may also serve as a small team lead (3–4 members). The ideal candidate is proficient in managing small-to-medium work efforts using industry-standard methodologies, including Agile Scrum and Waterfall, while ensuring high-quality delivery of geospatial products and services.

The GIS Consultant / Project Manager will also provide tactical recommendations to government stakeholders to improve processes, enhance deliverables, and support better mission outcomes through effective use of geospatial technologies.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Implement geospatial information technology solutions as part of a large project team.
• Serve as a small team lead overseeing 3–4 personnel, as needed.
• Manage project tasks using Agile Scrum, Waterfall, or other industry-standard methodologies.
• Coordinate planning, execution, and delivery of geospatial work efforts.
• Provide tactical recommendations to government stakeholders to improve processes and outcomes.
• Support development, analysis, and delivery of geospatial data products and services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Track progress, manage deliverables, and support reporting requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of workflows, tools, and geospatial solutions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree.
• Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years of specialized experience or Master's degree plus three (3) years of specialized experience.
• Experience implementing geospatial information systems (GIS) solutions in a project or enterprise environment.
• Experience managing small technical teams or contributing as a technical lead.
• Familiarity with Agile Scrum, Waterfall, or similar project management methodologies.
• Strong understanding of GIS tools, geospatial data management, and mapping technologies.
• Ability to provide recommendations for process improvement and operational efficiency.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Due to the nature of the work we support, all candidates in consideration for this role must be willing to undergo the government issued background investigation process.

Ardent is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis protected by state, local, or federal law.