Manager, GIS and Venue Security Design

LA28•Los Angeles, CA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Venue Security Design plays a critical role within the Security Planning & Integration team, leading the development, integration, and delivery of geospatial products that support venue planning, security operations, and major event readiness for the LA28 Games. Reporting to the Director, Security Planning & Integration, this role bridges GIS, CAD/BIM data, and venue design to ensure accurate, actionable spatial intelligence is available to both internal stakeholders and external partners. This role is responsible for managing GIS workflows, ingesting and transforming venue design data (including Autodesk Revit models) into Esri ArcGIS environments, and delivering high‑quality GIS products that support planning, decision‑making, and operations across the Games lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and experience supporting large‑scale or major event environments.

Requirements

Advanced hands‑on experience with Esri ArcGIS (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Enterprise, web applications, and dashboards).
Proven experience ingesting, transforming, and managing Autodesk Revit (RVT) and other CAD/BIM files within ArcGIS environments.
Experience creating GIS products for both internal operational teams and external audiences, including public‑sector or partner organizations.
Experience supporting large‑scale events, critical infrastructure, transportation hubs, campuses, or similarly complex venues.
Familiarity/experience with AutoCAD specifically as related to developing generic and detailed AutoCAD designs for security spaces.
Demonstrated experience managing GIS programs or projects in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments.
Strong understanding of spatial data modeling, geodatabases, coordinate systems, and data interoperability.
Ability to translate technical GIS concepts into clear, actionable insights for non‑technical stakeholders.
Proven leadership skills, including the ability to influence without direct authority and manage competing priorities.
Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Strong preference for experience using Esri’s Major Event Management solution or supporting major planned events.
Familiarity with Autodesk tools (Revit, AutoCAD) and BIM‑to‑GIS integration workflows.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, management, and governance of GIS data and products supporting venue design, security planning, and major event operations.
Ingest, process, and integrate Autodesk Revit (RVT) and other CAD/BIM datasets into Esri ArcGIS for spatial analysis, visualization, and operational use.
Design and deliver GIS products—including maps, dashboards, web applications, and spatial analyses—for both internal teams and external partners such as public agencies, venue operators, and security stakeholders.
Manage Security’s Esri ArcGIS environments and advise teams on best practices for data modeling, symbology, automation, and performance.
Leverage and, where applicable, configure Esri’s Major Event Management solution to support operational readiness, situational awareness, and coordination.
Collaborate closely with venue design, construction, security, technology, and operations teams to ensure alignment between spatial data, venue designs, and operational requirements.
Establish standards, workflows, and quality controls for GIS data accuracy, consistency, and security.
Manage vendors, consultants, and external partners providing GIS, BIM, or venue design services.
Mentor and guide junior staff and project contributors, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Ensure GIS deliverables advance LA28 values of excellence, inclusion, co‑creation, and integrity.