GIS Innovation Manager (Info Tech Program Manager II)

Fairfax County • Fairfax (Ej32), VA

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

Fairfax County’s Innovation Division within the Department of Information Technology is seeking a technical leader to guide county-wide geospatial adoption and develop its GIS ecosystem. The GIS Innovation Manager directs outreach initiatives, workforce training, application support, and technical services, and leads agency engagement, research and pilots of emerging geospatial applications, and new training strategies. The role also includes mentoring GIS analysts and developers, advancing enterprise governance, and organizing technical forums and public events such as GIS Day.

The position operates on a hybrid model and requires at least 40% onsite work at the Fairfax County Government Center. The successful appointee must complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer. Work is generally sedentary in a normal office environment, and duties can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Six years of experience in systems design, development, and maintenance in a large information systems environment, including considerable supervisory experience.
• Complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of experience leading GIS program outreach, modern application deployments, and technical team management within an enterprise IT environment.
• Advanced proficiency with the ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise suite, including ArcGIS Online/Portal, Hub, and Dashboards; open-source GIS software; and cloud-hosted application environments.
• Deep technical knowledge of web-based GIS solutions and low-code application development frameworks.
• Experience collaborating with diverse agencies to align spatial solutions with distinct county programs, such as Human Services, Zoning, Parks, and Land Development.
• Experience establishing GIS data governance policies and representing an organization on regional committees, in technical user forums, or at professional industry venues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Bilingual ability in English and another language is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and drive the strategic roadmap for enterprise application adoption, outreach programs, and innovative GIS services, aligned with evolving county technology initiatives.
• Lead selection, procurement, pilot testing, and county-wide integration of user-facing GIS technology and services.
• Supervise, mentor, and manage professional GIS data and application specialists, including their daily operational goals, contractor staff augmentation, and professional development.
• Develop the enterprise-wide GIS program by researching, prototyping, and piloting emerging software applications and spatial solutions.
• Build relationships with county agencies and consult departments on advanced mapping, low-code app development, and interactive dashboards.
• Promote geospatial technology through employee training programs and community engagement events, including the annual GIS Day.
• Track emerging GIS industry trends and represent Fairfax County at professional venues, user groups, and geospatial conferences.
• Plan, prepare, and manage operational budgets for innovation projects, R&D initiatives, and governance compliance workflows.
• Perform other duties as required to support GIS and Innovation Division efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager