GIS Manager

Tetra Tech is adding GIS Manager to our Resource Management and Planning team based in Colorado Springs.

• Provide strategic and technical leadership for geographic information systems supporting multiple business lines.
• Manage spatial data, develop analytical tools, produce high‑quality cartographic products, and ensure GIS workflows support planning, compliance, operational, and decision‑making needs.
• Advise and mentor a large network of GIS analysts; supervise staff, assign work, review deliverables, coach, support skill development, and ensure data quality, consistency, accuracy, and version control across GIS workflows.
• Design and maintain web‑based maps, interactive applications, dashboards, and internal or public‑facing GIS tools.
• Collaborate with planners, environmental scientists, biologists, cultural resource specialists, engineers, real‑estate professionals, facilities personnel, and project managers.
• Manage GIS project schedules, priorities, deliverables, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders; evaluate and implement emerging GIS technologies, automation tools, and best practices.
• Develop workflows and procedures that support compliance, records management, data governance, and accessibility requirements.
• Support stakeholder and public engagement efforts by creating clear, compelling visual materials for meetings, workshops, briefings, and online platforms.
• Identify opportunities to improve GIS workflows through quality standards, automation, AI‑assisted analysis, and data management tools.
• Coordinate with local, state, tribal, federal, and private partners to obtain, validate, and share geospatial data.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and technical guidance to GIS analysts at varying levels of experience.
• Help establish standards, workflows, and training approaches that strengthen enterprise GIS capability.
• Promote innovation in the use of GIS while maintaining quality, accuracy, and data integrity.

• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline, knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Perform additional duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Natural Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional GIS experience, including supporting multi‑disciplinary planning or environmental programs.
• Demonstrated experience with GIS applications in planning, environmental analysis, facilities, or infrastructure‑related work.
• Proficiency with GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and related ESRI products.
• Strong knowledge of spatial analysis, cartography, data management, and geoprocessing.
• Experience working with large and complex datasets from multiple sources.
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across departments and business lines.

• Master’s degree in GIS, Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, Geography, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Experience supporting master planning, NEPA documentation, environmental planning, or resource management projects.
• Experience with natural resources, cultural resources, or land stewardship data.
• Familiarity with space management, facility planning, asset inventory, or real property systems.
• Experience developing web maps, dashboards, story maps, and GIS applications.
• Knowledge of SQL, Python, Model Builder, Arcade, or other automation and scripting tools.
• Experience with regulatory, compliance, or permitting workflows.
• Familiarity with demographic analysis, scenario planning, and long‑range planning methods.
• Professional certification such as GISP.
• Experience supporting public sector, utility, defense, transportation, or consulting environments.

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