Job Description

The Geospatial Data Administrator shall provide Enterprise GIS, geospatial programming, and analytical support services to support the mission of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). The Geospatial Data Administrator will work under the direction of the Division Chief and Branch Chiefs and collaborate with government GIS specialists, program analysts, physical scientists, and other stakeholders. Services will support enterprise GIS operations, data management, automation, dashboards, and business analytics using tools such as the ESRI GIS Suite, SmartsheetGOV, Python, cloud platforms, and other emerging technologies.

Responsibilities:

Provide requirements, direction, and service desk support to GIS coordinators and specialists

Develop scripts to optimize geospatial processes and workflows

Monitor and mitigate security vulnerabilities across GIS portals, AWS, and related systems

Design spatial databases, business rules, and workflows integrated with enterprise systems (e.g., TAAMS)

Manage enterprise servers, databases, and services (Microsoft OS, SQL Server, Access, SCOM)

Administer geospatial data in accordance with FGDC, NSDI, DOI, and BIA standards

Maintain documentation for technical procedures, architecture, and service levels

Manage a secure central geospatial data repository supporting tribal trust land data

Oversee data publication, metadata creation, and compliance with privacy and open data requirements

Advance enterprise GIS standards, integration, and interoperability

Requirements:

Experience with ESRI Enterprise GIS environments

Proficiency in geospatial data management, analysis, and cartography

Experience with Python and GIS automation; scripting knowledge preferred

Understanding of federal geospatial standards (FGDC, NSDI, DOI)

Familiarity with enterprise systems, cloud environments, and database management

Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills



Work will be performed remotely during standard business hours (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., excluding federal holidays), with flexible scheduling as needed and occasional after-hours support with prior approval.