GIS Team Lead (Falls Church, VA)

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Key Responsibilities

Oversees the daily operations of the GIS team, coordinating personnel, workloads, project assignments, and deliverables to ensure efficient and timely execution of GIS activities. Supervises, mentors,

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Responsibilities

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Oversees the daily operations of the GIS team, coordinating personnel, workloads, project assignments, and deliverables to ensure efficient and timely execution of GIS activities.
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Supervises, mentors, and supports GIS analysts and developers, providing technical guidance, performance feedback, professional development opportunities, and assistance with resolving operational challenges. Monitors and enforces Tesla Government policies with respect to team members.
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Establish written goals to accomplish the GIS team's key functions and advance Tesla Government's corporate goals.
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Implements GIS initiatives, operational plans, and technical priorities in alignment with the strategic direction and objectives established by the Director of Data and Geospatial Services and ensures accountability of team members.
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Coordinates the development, maintenance, and delivery of enterprise GIS functions, applications, services, and geospatial products across company programs and projects.
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Monitors team performance, project progress, and operational effectiveness, providing regular status updates and recommendations to the Director of Data and Geospatial Services.
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Ensures close collaboration with DevOps team to maintain GIS infrastructure, troubleshoot technical issues, coordinate system maintenance, and identify opportunities for improved reliability and performance.
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Maintains working relationships with clients, stakeholders, and internal project teams to understand technical requirements, coordinate deliverables, and ensure GIS solutions meet program needs.
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Supports operational assessments to identify opportunities for workflow improvements, GIS integration, and enhanced service delivery, providing recommendations to the Director of Data and Geospatial Services.
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Implements and maintains established standards, procedures, and best practices for GIS data management, application development, documentation, and quality assurance.
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Provides technical oversight and quality control for geospatial products, applications, services, and data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to established requirements.
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Coordinates the development of automated workflows, data pipelines, system integrations, and technical enhancements to improve operational efficiency and scalability.
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Supports training, knowledge transfer, documentation, and technical capability development within the GIS team and across related organizational units.
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Identifies operational risks, resource constraints, and technical challenges, escalating significant issues and proposed solutions to the Director of Data and Geospatial Services.
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Provides hands-on GIS production, development, and troubleshooting support as needed to meet program requirements.
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Provides technical guidance and oversight for the development and maintenance of GIS web applications, dashboards, and visualization products, ensuring usability, analytical accuracy, and adherence to established design standards.
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Leads the design and production of high-quality geospatial products, including maps, dashboards, web applications, and reports.
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Serves as the primary cartographic and visual design authority for the GIS team, maintaining design standards, templates, and best practices to ensure consistency, clarity, and quality across geospatial deliverables.
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Supports business development activities, including technical input for proposals, demonstrations, and capability assessments, as directed.

Effective Team Leadership: A well-organized, accountable, and collaborative GIS team with clearly defined roles, priorities, and expectations. Team members receive consistent guidance, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth.
Reliable Operational Performance: GIS infrastructure, applications, and services operate reliably, with proactive monitoring, timely issue resolution, and effective coordination with DevOps to minimize disruptions and maintain operational continuity.
Consistent, High-Quality Deliverables: Geospatial products, applications, maps, and visualizations consistently meet established technical, cartographic, and quality standards while satisfying client requirements and project deadlines.
Operational Efficiency and Continuous Improvement: Standardized workflows, documentation (SOPs), automation, and quality assurance practices consistently improve team productivity, reduce inefficiencies, and support scalable GIS operations.

Requirements

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Experience administering or supporting ArcGIS Online environments.
Experience working in federal government, defense, intelligence, or other mission-driven environments.
Experience applying cartographic design, data visualization, and UI/UX principles to the development of client-facing geospatial products and applications.

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or a closely related field.

Experience:

7 years of professional experience in a GIS-related field, including experience in a technical leadership, supervisory, or project coordination role.
Demonstrated experience coordinating geospatial projects, products, services, and technical workflows.
Experience supervising, mentoring, or providing technical leadership to GIS professionals.
Experience implementing GIS procedures, operational improvements, and technical solutions within established organizational frameworks.
Professional experience developing and overseeing the production of web-based and static GIS products.
Experience supporting enterprise GIS environments, including applications, services, data management, and system maintenance.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency with commercial GIS platforms, particularly ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Experience Builder, and ArcGIS Dashboards, with familiarity with open-source GIS technologies.
Experience coordinating GIS automation and workflow improvement initiatives.
Strong understanding of GIS architecture, spatial data management, geospatial services, and system integration.
Experience with GIS databases, data quality assurance, and established data management practices.
Proficiency with graphic design software to produce high-quality geospatial products.
Knowledge of unclassified government and commercial GIS environments.
Ability to troubleshoot complex GIS applications, services, and data-related issues.

Professional Skills:

Demonstrated ability to lead, organize, and support technical teams while maintaining accountability for project deliverables.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve technical and operational challenges.
Ability to effectively communicate technical information to team members, managers, clients, and stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational, personnel management, and project coordination capabilities.
Ability to prioritize competing requirements, manage workloads, and meet deadlines across multiple projects.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional technical teams and program stakeholders.
Sound judgment in addressing day-to-day operational matters and recognizing issues requiring management escalation.
Ability to implement organizational priorities, standards, and technical direction established by senior leadership.

Other Requirements:
- U.S. citizen, eligible to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

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Compensation: The expected initial salary for this role is $ 100,000-$130,000. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, certifications, geographic location, and organizational needs. Individual compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

In addition to base salary, Tesla Government offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings options, paid time off, paid holidays, and professional development opportunities.

Tesla Government Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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Pay per year: $100,000–$130,000 a year; 70% above the $67,500 median for Other jobs on Jobera (139,609 salaries).
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