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Job Duties/Scope Of Work Essential job duties of this position include: - Act as ambassador for the adoption of Geospatial Information Systems (GIS)-based solutions in alignment with Hanford Mission objectives and leadership guidance. - Act as a primary point of contact for GIS, driving day-to-day client engagement and adoption of products, and handling escalations as needed. - Establish new and maintain in good standing existing customer relationships. - Manage GIS projects from initiation to completion in accordance with site and industry standards and in alignment with Geospatial & Operations Site Systems Manager guidance. - Employ knowledge of GIS concepts to ensure solutions meet customer needs and efficiently make use of modern standards and tools. - Ensure all GIS software and systems are maintained and upgraded to meet industry standards, comply with security expectations, and provide users with a modern GIS toolset. - Maintain knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies. - Ensure data is managed in compliance with site standards and industry regulations. - Independently manage project resources and regularly provide input regarding performance of resources to leadership. - Prepare and present project status reports. - Prepare, present, and work to project schedules. - Prioritize work in alignment with roadmaps, strategic planning, and leadership guidance. - Ensure project artifacts are compliant with current documentation standards. - Proactively identify and readily communicate project risks, including but not limited to resource needs, hardware/software deficiencies, and process bottle necks. - Prepare, present, and work to reliable project estimates. - Provide input to program strategic planning. - Perform special projects and other duties as assigned by Geospatial & Operations Site Systems Manager. Basic Qualifications - BA/BS degree in a business-related field or geospatial-related field, plus eight (8) years of experience - OR - an equivalent combination and experience. - Direct experience in managing geospatial, location intelligence, an/or technology related projects. - Exceptionally strong organization skills. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to work independently as well as successfully lead team efforts. - Advanced understanding of geospatial solutions, location intelligence concepts, and GIS components. - Strong social skills and the ability to employ tact and discretion to effectively communicate in various different scenarios and to a wide range of customers (i.e., C-suite, field crew, analyst, etc.). Relocation May Be Authorized Desired Qualifications - Advanced understanding of the software development life cycle. - 7+ years' experience using and supporting applications and systems. - 7+ years' experience using GIS. - 2+ years' managing geospatial and location intelligence related projects. - 2+ years' experience in federal government related project leadership. - Familiarity with the Geospatial Data Act of 2018 and how it impacts government work scope. Compensation & Benefits  Grade 18: $104,175 - $131,425 Grade 19: $114,475 - $144,325 Grade 20: $126,025 - $158,875 HMIS offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visit our benefits website: https://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/employeebenefits In accordance with the HMIS salary determination process, offers will be made by taking into consideration the level of assigned job duties, responsibilities, and the candidate's qualifications relative to internal peers and the external labor market. A candidate's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. The salary range listed represents the full ran