GIS Consultant/Project Manager

Ardent•Washington, DC

18d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

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.
Willingness to undergo the government issued background investigation process.

Responsibilities

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.