<p><strong>Austin, TX</strong> – ASSYST, a leading IT solutions provider, has announced a new opening for a <strong>GIS Architect</strong> to support its government client in Austin, Texas. The position, posted just 18 hours ago, is <strong>on-site only</strong> and available exclusively to candidates residing within a <strong>50-mile radius of Austin</strong>.</p>



<p>This role is a high-level opportunity for geospatial professionals to apply their expertise in <strong>Esri ArcGIS, geospatial governance, and cloud-based architectures</strong> while directly supporting <strong>Medicaid and CHIP programs</strong> in the state.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Position Overview</strong></h2>



<p>The selected <strong>GIS Architect and Development Lead</strong> will be responsible for architecting and overseeing the development, integration, and governance of enterprise GIS solutions that align with state and federal public health strategies.</p>



<p>The focus will be on designing and managing geospatial solutions for <strong>mapping healthcare clients and providers</strong>, ensuring compliance with health policies, data security, and quality standards.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h2>



<p>The GIS Architect will:</p>



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<li>Design, implement, and govern <strong>ArcGIS-based solutions</strong> for healthcare data mapping and analytics.</li>



<li>Develop and maintain <strong>geospatial data architectures, workflows, and metadata standards</strong>.</li>



<li>Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to define governance frameworks and ensure effective data sharing.</li>



<li>Manage GIS datasets including <strong>demographic, socioeconomic, health, and program data</strong> with high accuracy.</li>



<li>Provide mentorship to GIS analysts and developers in spatial analysis, data visualization, and web mapping applications.</li>



<li>Lead <strong>advanced spatial analysis projects</strong> to support public health initiatives and ensure compliance with contract requirements.</li>



<li>Prepare and present technical reports, dashboards, and interactive maps for executive leaders and stakeholders.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></h2>



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<li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in <strong>Geography, GIS, Computer Science, Public Health, or related field</strong>.</li>



<li><strong>7+ years of GIS experience</strong>, with at least 3 years in an architect or lead role (preferably in health, human services, or government).</li>



<li>Expertise in <strong>Esri ArcGIS (ArcGIS Pro, database management, network analyst toolboxes)</strong>.</li>



<li>5+ years of experience with <strong>SQL Server Enterprise Geodatabases</strong>, <strong>Python</strong>, and <strong>SQL programming</strong>.</li>



<li>Experience working in <strong>Agile/Scrum environments</strong>.</li>



<li>Proven track record in <strong>geospatial data governance, policy development, and stakeholder engagement</strong>.</li>



<li>Strong <strong>technical writing, documentation, and communication skills</strong>.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></h2>



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<li>Familiarity with <strong>Medicaid, public health, or social services programs</strong>.</li>



<li>Professional GIS certifications such as <strong>Esri Enterprise System Design Professional</strong>, <strong>ArcGIS Enterprise Administration Professional</strong>, or <strong>GISP</strong>.</li>



<li>Experience with <strong>GeoAI</strong> for predictive spatial data analysis and generative AI to enhance geospatial platforms.</li>



<li>Knowledge of <strong>Snowflake Data Warehouses</strong> for ArcGIS integration.</li>



<li>Hands-on experience developing <strong>custom web-based GIS tools</strong>.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Why This Role Matters</strong></h2>



<p>This position is critical in helping the State of Texas leverage <strong>geospatial intelligence for healthcare services delivery</strong>. By leading enterprise GIS architecture, the GIS Architect will play a vital role in improving <strong>Medicaid and CHIP client mapping, provider accessibility, and program efficiency</strong>.</p>



<p>With the increasing importance of <strong>AI-powered geospatial analytics</strong> in public health decision-making, this role also provides the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of <strong>GeoAI, machine learning, and generative AI applications</strong> in GIS.</p>



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<p>ð <strong>Position</strong>: GIS Architect<br>ð <strong>Location</strong>: Austin, TX (On-Site, Local Candidates Only)<br>ð¼ <strong>Type</strong>: Contract (Corp-to-Corp or W2)<br>ð² <strong>Salary</strong>: Depends on Experience</p>



<p>ð For more details, visit ASSYST’s career page or connect with recruiter <strong>Vasudevan Kakkat</strong>.</p>

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