UICAP GIS Lead

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Amentum is seeking a UICAP GIS Lead to support a unique US Navy program on the island of Diego Garcia. The UICAP GIS Lead is responsible for managing and sustaining the Utilities GIS (Geographic Information System) program while ensuring the accuracy, availability, and integration of GIS data in support of utility infrastructure. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Job Responsibilities:

• Developing and sustaining the Utilities GIS Program for tracking and managing all Utilities infrastructure at the FEC (Facilities Engineering Command).
• Providing leadership and coordination of technical personnel at the FEC supporting Utilities GIS and mapping efforts.
• Ensuring compliance with Utilities GIS Business Management System (BMS) 5.2.20 standards for maintaining Utilities GIS information.
• Ensuring that Utilities GIS data—including features, metadata, asset locations, asset specifications, and condition ratings—are current, accurate, and available within NAVFAC authoritative systems such as ArcGIS and NAVFAC Portal viewers.
• Performing quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) of Utilities GIS data and enforcing compliance with UICAP, NAVFAC, and OSD standards.
• Preparing Statements of Work (SOWs), cost estimates, and serving as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for Utilities GIS-related contracts and task orders.
• Ensuring all PWDs (Public Works Departments) within the FEC incorporate new information such as as-built drawings and remove deactivated equipment from GIS systems.
• Correlating and reporting UICAP metrics to Echelon II, ensuring adherence to reporting requirements.
• Remaining current with GIS standards and best practices and participating in program-related user groups.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and level of the position.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geospatial Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least two (2) years of experience managing GIS programs or working in GIS-related roles within a utilities or infrastructure context.
• Familiarity with GIS software such as ArcGIS and other geospatial tools.
• Strong knowledge of GIS data practices, quality control, and data integrity requirements.
• Experience preparing Statements of Work (SOWs), cost estimating, and managing contracts in a COR capacity.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to speak, read, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport should be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
• Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for the duration of deployment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce is preferred.
• Valid country driver’s license.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and time management skills.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety: Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements, fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality: Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand their Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance: Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to the job.

Working Environment

This position is located on Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), a remote overseas location supporting U.S. Government operations. Employees may work in office, industrial, warehouse, port, airfield, and outdoor environments and may be exposed to high temperatures, humidity, inclement weather, noise, dust, and uneven terrain. Work schedules may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on operational requirements.

Physical Requirements

Requirements may include prolonged sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally, and working in both indoor and outdoor environments. Must be able to meet all medical, security, and deployment requirements associated with assignment to a remote overseas location.