GIS Innovation Manager (Info Tech Program Manager II)

Fairfax County’s Innovation Division within the Department of Information Technology is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking technical leader to serve as the GIS Innovation Program Manager. In this pivotal role, you will become the chief strategist and driving force behind county-wide geospatial adoption, directing the outreach initiatives, workforce training programs, application support, and technical services that empower our dynamic community. This is an opportunity to lead high-impact agency engagement initiatives, research and pilot cutting-edge geospatial applications, and pioneer next-generation training strategies that maximize the value of spatial tools across every county division. We are looking for an ambitious, future-focused collaborator who is excited to cultivate and expand Fairfax County's robust GIS ecosystem. If you are passionate about mentoring a diverse community of analysts and developers, driving enterprise governance, and orchestrating premier technical forums and public events like GIS Day, this position offers the platform to truly make your mark. Join us to champion next-generation spatial literacy and lead Fairfax County’s geospatial community into a more resilient, connected, and innovative future.

Key Responsibilities • Formulate and drive the strategic roadmap for enterprise application adoption, outreach programs, and innovative GIS services to ensure long-term alignment with evolving county technology initiatives. • Oversee and provide comprehensive leadership in the selection, procurement, pilot testing, and integration of cutting-edge, user-facing GIS technology and services county-wide. • Supervise, mentor, and manage a team of professional GIS data and application specialists, guiding their daily operational goals, contractor staff augmentation, and professional development opportunities. • Develop the enterprise-wide GIS program to support the evolving spatial needs of county agencies by continuously researching, prototyping, and piloting emerging software applications and spatial solutions. • Build strong relationships with county agencies to collaborate on the modern application of GIS, directly consulting departments on advanced mapping, low-code app development, and interactive dashboards. • Promote the adoption and value of geospatial technology by executing comprehensive training programs for county employees and directing premier community engagement events like the annual GIS Day. • Stay abreast of emerging GIS industry trends and actively represent Fairfax County at various professional venues, user groups, and geospatial conferences. • Plan, prepare, and manage operational budgets for innovation projects, research and development (R&D) initiatives, and governance compliance workflows. • Perform other duties as required to support GIS and Innovation Division related efforts.

Note: This role operates on a hybrid model requiring at least 40% onsite work at the Fairfax County Government Center.