Position:  Geospatial Solutions Architect

Location:  Arlington, VA

Clearance:   Ability to obtain/maintain clearance 

ODRG is seeking an accomplished Solution Architect (SA) to join our dedicated team, that has the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects and play a pivotal role in advancing space and Earth sciences. As the SA you will lead the design, development, and maintenance of geospatial systems critical to the agency's mission. Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping the infrastructure that empowers the government's geospatial initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams and government leaders to deliver innovative solutions.

Specific anticipated services performed under this core position shall include but is not limited to: 

Architectural Design and Documentation:

• Lead the design of complex geospatial architectures and applications, adhering to industry best practices.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation, system hardware specifications, and design strategies.
• Ensure robust configuration management and version control practices.

Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD):

• Implement and manage modern CI/CD pipelines to streamline software development and deployment processes.
• Drive automation of testing, deployment, and monitoring of geospatial systems.

Enterprise GIS Solutions:

• Provide technical leadership in planning, designing, and implementing enterprise-level GIS solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, perform data analysis, modeling, testing, and deployment.
• Ensure seamless integration of geospatial solutions with existing systems.

Agency Policy and Enterprise Alignment:

• Coordinate with Government Agency IT leads to ensure adherence to its policy and alignment with enterprise strategies.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging geospatial technologies.

ESRI Enterprise Platform:

• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the ESRI Enterprise platform and related technologies.
• Utilize ESRI solutions to enhance and expand GIS capabilities.

Technical Leadership:

• Serve as the GIS technical lead, providing guidance and structure for geospatial system design.
• Develop comprehensive documentation, design strategies, and hardware specifications.
• Support the planning, design, and implementation of enterprise GIS solutions.
• Ensure compliance with the agency policy and alignment with enterprise strategies.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills for effective collaboration with subject matter experts.

• Master's Degree or higher (or Bachelor’s degree with additional years of experience) in Geography, Engineering, Environmental Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
• A minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in designing complex architectures and applications, with at least 10 years of experience in geospatial systems.
• Proven IT architecting experience, including strong documentation and configuration management skills.
• Proficiency in modern CI/CD tools and practices.

Security Clearance Requirements: 

• This position requires you to obtain/maintain a clearance. A government background investigation will be conducted on selected applicants to determine whether they qualify for access to classified information. 

Compensation: 

The pay range for this job is determined by various factors, including but not necessarily limited to location, responsibilities of the job, and alignment with market data. When determining a salary for this role, the following factors may be taken into consideration: contract-specific affordability, education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience. The estimate displayed represents the salary range for this position and is just one component of ODRG's total compensation package for employees. It is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee.  

Organizational Development Resource Group (ODRG), LLC is a management consulting company that provides professional services to organizations within DoD, Federal, Commercial, and non - profit sectors. ODRG professional consultants provide management consulting and administrative support services. We assist our customers with strategic direction, implementation, and evaluation efforts that optimize their workforce and ultimately enhance the effectiveness of the organization. Our consultants have designed and delivered value added solutions for government and private organizations that have resulted in organizational effectiveness; process efficiency, strengthen workforce, and cost savings 

As an affirmative action employer, we are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class. 

ODRG is committed to affording equal employment opportunities to individuals with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Candidates for employment may inform their recruiter if they need a reasonable accommodation in all phases of the application and employment process. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.