Ayoroa | Simmons, LLC · 14 hours ago
Senior GIS Specialist
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAyoroa | Simmons, LLC is a specialized professional services firm focused on 3D laser scanning, scan-to-BIM, and BIM coordination for complex facilities and infrastructure. They are seeking a Senior GIS Specialist to lead the integration of GIS, BIM, and indoor mapping for their Government facilities portfolio, serving as a technical expert and project lead for various geospatial initiatives.
ArchitectureConstructionLaserTest and Measurement
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
GIS & Enterprise Data Management
Design, develop, and maintain enterprise GIS datasets, services, and data models to support facility and campus operations
Perform advanced spatial analysis, mapping, and visualization to support planning, maintenance, safety, and capital investment decisions
Establish and enforce data standards, metadata, and QA/QC procedures to ensure data integrity and consistency across systems
Publish and manage map and feature services in ArcGIS Enterprise/Online for use in web and mobile applications
BIM & ArcGIS Indoors Integration
Lead the integration of BIM and CAD sources (e.g., Revit models, CAD floor plans, IFC/COBie exports) into GIS, ensuring accurate representation of building geometry, spaces, and assets
Design and maintain the ArcGIS Indoors information model, including Sites, Facilities, Levels, Units, Zones, and points of interest for [campus / portfolio name]
Configure and manage ArcGIS Indoors web & mobile applications (e.g., Indoors, Viewer, Mobile) to support wayfinding, space utilization, asset mapping, and operations workflows
Develop and maintain ETL pipelines and geoprocessing workflows (e.g., Python/ArcPy, ModelBuilder, FME) to regularly transform BIM/CAD updates into the Indoors/GIS environment
Collaborate closely with the Ayoroa | Simmons BIM team and client-side facilities/engineering staff to ensure BIM–GIS alignment from design through operations
Leadership, Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as project lead for complex GIS/BIM/Indoors initiatives: gathering requirements, developing work plans, coordinating tasks, and tracking schedule and deliverables
Mentor and guide junior GIS staff and client-side power users; review their work for accuracy, quality, and adherence to standards
Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and one-on-one coaching to build GIS and ArcGIS Indoors literacy across the client organization
Act as a trusted advisor to client leadership, clearly communicating geospatial capabilities, constraints, and options in non-technical terms
Coordinate with client IT, security, facilities, operations, and other contractors to ensure that geospatial solutions integrate smoothly with enterprise systems and comply with agency policies
Compliance, Documentation & Continuous Improvement
Ensure that GIS, BIM, and ArcGIS Indoors solutions comply with applicable Government policies and standards, including information security, privacy, and records management
Prepare and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, configuration guides, and data dictionaries
Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation, recommending new tools, techniques, or configurations that add value for the client
Support Ayoroa | Simmons leadership with level-of-effort estimates, scope definition, and reporting related to GIS/BIM/Indoors work for the client
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Geography, Geomatics, GIS, Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field
5+ years of professional GIS experience, including: Hands-on work with Esri ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise/Online, Managing and publishing enterprise geospatial datasets and services, Delivering GIS solutions in a multi-stakeholder environment (e.g., Government, utilities, campuses, or large facilities)
Demonstrated experience integrating BIM/CAD data into GIS, such as: Converting Revit or CAD floor plans into GIS feature classes, Working with 2D and 3D building or facility datasets
Experience designing or managing facility or building-level geospatial data, including floor plans, rooms, and interior assets
Proficiency with Python/ArcPy, ModelBuilder, or similar tools to automate geospatial workflows and data pipelines
Proven ability to lead projects and mentor others—this can include informal leadership, task direction, or review of work products
Strong communication skills, including the ability to translate technical topics into clear business language for non-GIS stakeholders
Eligibility to work on Government contracts, including the ability to obtain and maintain any required background investigation or clearance and comply with client facility and security requirements
This position requires U.S. citizenship
This job is onsite at Government facilities
Must meet all Government and Ayoroa | Simmons security, conduct, and compliance requirements, which includes background checks, training, and adherence to specific facility rules
Preferred
Master's degree in a GIS- or AEC-related discipline (e.g., Geography, GIS, Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning)
Direct, hands-on experience with Esri ArcGIS Indoors (configuration, data model, app deployment) OR a clearly demonstrated interest plus strong relevant skills (e.g., prior indoor mapping, campus/facilities GIS)
Experience working on federal Government projects as a civil servant or contractor
Familiarity with BIM tools and standards, such as Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, IFC, and/or COBie
Experience with 3D GIS (e.g., scenes, multipatch features, 3D analysis) and integrating 3D building models into GIS
Knowledge of facility management, asset management, or space planning processes in large campus or portfolio environments
Experience with cloud environments and databases (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Azure/AWS-hosted GIS solutions)
Company
Ayoroa | Simmons, LLC
Founded in 2016, Ayoroa Simmons has quickly become a leader in Building Information Modeling and High Definition Surveying.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Josh Ayoroa, Assoc. AIA
CEO
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