[Hiring] GIS / Real Property Project Manager @Mano Lani

Role Description

Mano Lani LLC is seeking an experienced GIS / Real Property Project Manager to provide technical leadership for a U.S. Army program focused on improving the accuracy, consistency, and usability of installation geospatial and real property data. This position is ideal for a GIS professional who combines strong Esri technical knowledge with the ability to lead complex GIS projects, coordinate technical teams, solve data challenges, and work directly with senior stakeholders. The work supports Army installations in reconciling GIS and Real Property records, improving data quality, developing automated validation tools, and delivering practical mapping and analytical solutions.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in enterprise GIS, preferably supporting Army installations, facilities, infrastructure, or Real Property programs. They combine hands-on technical knowledge with proven project leadership, strong problem-solving skills, and excellent communication and customer service abilities. They should be comfortable guiding technical teams, translating complex GIS issues for non-technical stakeholders, and delivering solutions that meet operational needs.

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for major GIS and Real Property project activities.
• Coordinate GIS technical tasks, work methods, staffing needs, and project execution to ensure requirements are met.
• Guide the development and improvement of GIS data validation tools, geospatial workflows, web maps, and analytical solutions.
• Help identify and resolve discrepancies between GIS records and Army Real Property information.
• Apply GIS technical expertise to evaluate data quality, business rules, mapping processes, and geospatial system requirements.
• Collaborate with GIS analysts, Real Property specialists, software testers, data analysts, and training personnel.
• Engage with Government technical stakeholders and senior management to discuss project needs, technical approaches, progress, and solutions.
• Support technical documentation, process improvements, and repeatable workflows that Army installation personnel can use.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in a relevant field of study.
• GIS expertise: Strong technical knowledge of GIS and Esri ArcGIS application software.
• Army Real Property knowledge: Understanding of DoD and Army Real Property and Installation Geospatial Information and Services (IGI&S) policies and guidance.
• GIS data standards: Understanding of the most recently published DCS G-4 IGI&S Quality Assurance Plans (QAPs) and the current Spatial Data Standard for Facilities, Infrastructure and Environment (SDSFIE) Army Adaptation.
• Technical project leadership: Experience supervising, technically directing, or managing major GIS project tasks and technology assignments.
• Project execution: Ability to manage GIS project activities, technical methods, and staffing to ensure technical requirements are satisfied.
• Stakeholder engagement: Ability to interface effectively with clients and senior management, including discussions and negotiations related to technical project activities.
• CAC eligibility: Ability to obtain a Department of the Army Common Access Card (CAC).

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, geodatabases, and web GIS applications.
• GIS support for Army installations, Directorate of Public Works (DPW), facilities, infrastructure, land management, or Real Property programs.
• Familiarity with Army Real Property systems and processes, including HQIIS, GFEBS, PRIDE, RPUID, and Real Property inventory or reconciliation.
• Experience applying SDSFIE standards, attribute validation rules, spatial data quality checks, and GIS/Real Property alignment processes.
• Experience with GIS workflow automation using Python, ArcPy, ModelBuilder, or similar tools.
• Experience coordinating GIS application development, testing, dashboards, or technical training.
• Ability to translate complex GIS issues into clear recommendations for technical teams and nontechnical stakeholders.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan.
• Matching retirement program.
• Competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience.