The GIS Architect will drive data analytics projects involving clients and provider data. This role will architect and oversee the development, integration, and governance of enterprise GIS solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational strategies, data policies, and public health objectives.

This position performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Cayuse.

• Lead the design, implementation, and governance of ArcGIS-based geospatial solutions for mapping healthcare clients and provider locations, ensuring data quality, security, and compliance with state and federal policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain geospatial data architecture, workflows, and metadata standards to support enterprise mapping and analytics needs.
•  Coordinate and collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to gather requirements, define governance frameworks, and ensure effective data sharing and integration.
• Oversee the creation and management of GIS datasets, including demographic, socioeconomic, health, and program data, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
•  Mentor and guide GIS analysts and developers, providing best practices for spatial analysis, web mapping, and data visualization using ArcGIS tools.
• As the single point of contact for the IT organization, collaborate and coordinate with GIS data analysts and data scientists.
• Establish and enforce geospatial data management policies, documentation standards, and quality assurance processes.
• Conduct Advise and oversee advanced spatial analyses to inform public health initiatives and track compliance with contract requirements.
• Prepare and present technical reports, dashboards, and interactive web maps for executive leadership and external stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Here’s What You Need

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, Public Health, or related field.

• 7+ years of professional experience in GIS, with at least 3 years in a lead or architect role in cloud architecture, preferably in health, human services, or government sectors.
• Expert-level proficiency in Esri ArcGIS (including ArcGIS Pro Advanced database management and network analyst toolboxes), including data management, geocoding, spatial analysis, and web mapping application development.
• 5+ years of experience working with SQL Server Enterprise Geodatabases leveraging ArcGIS tools for management of geospatial data.
• 5+ years of experience with Python and SQL, including writing functions and procedures.
• 2+ years of experience working in an agile/scrum development lifecycle environment.

• Demonstrated experience in geospatial governance, including policy development, stakeholder engagement, and decision-making frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of data management principles, metadata standards, and data quality assurance.
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast past environment with changing priorities; adaptable to change and a quick learner.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Medicaid, public health, or social services programs, systems and datasets.
• Certifications in GIS (e.g., Esri Enterprise System Design Professional, Esri ArcGIS Enterprise Administration Professional, GISP).
• Experience leveraging machine learning and LLMs for data extraction, cleaning, and documentation
• GeoAI for spatial data analysis and prediction and/or generative AI to enhance various aspects of Geospatial Analytics Platforms.   
• Experience with Snowflake Data Warehouses, especially as a source/target for ArcGIS integrations.
• Custom web-based application interfaces and tools.  

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off

Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions

• Professional office environment.
• Ability to work at client site in Austin, TX.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.

• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.