GIS Architect

Job Detail

Organization: Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
Title: GIS Architect
Location: Chicago,IL

Posted: 2026-04-16
Application Deadline:

Position Description:

To view more information about the GIS Architect position and apply please visit our website at: https://cmap.illinois.gov/about/careers/

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking a GIS Architect to design and build CMAP’s geographic information systems platform, data pipelines, and analytical frameworks.

This is an exciting time for CMAP! The GIS Architect will join our data team, and work under the leadership of CMAP’s first Deputy of Data (Chief Data Officer). This position will work at the intersection of technology and planning practices, working at the system level, ensuring the daily operations of the users meet the needs of the agency. This GIS architect will be responsible for developing and executing a long-term strategy of how GIS can deliver adoptable, substantiable solutions across the agency. This position will be involved with defining the procedure and standards of GIS-based solutions as well as responsible for administering CMAP’s GIS systems and related IT resources to ensure the efficient and secure delivery of the organization’s geospatial solution. The ability to actively engage stakeholders and clearly communicate technical systems will be central to the success of this role.

CMAP is looking for a spatial technology leader with,

•A strong business background, bachelor’s degree in geography, urban planning, computer science, information systems or related field

•A minimum of 6 years professional experience, master’s degree preferred

•Demonstrated experience presenting technical analysis to non-technical audiences including senior leadership or elected official

•GISP certification preferred.

Hiring Range is $88,651.73 - $113,030.90

To be considered for this position please upload a cover letter that states your interest in the position.

CMAP employees work a reduced work week of 37.5 hours and a flexible hybrid work schedule at the Old Post Office located at 433 West Van Buren in Chicago, IL. This position is benefit eligible. To learn more about our compensation and benefit offerings please visit our career page here https://cmap.illinois.gov/about/careers/.

CMAP is a mission-driven agency serving the 284 municipalities and 7 counties of northeastern Illinois as the region’s comprehensive planning organization.

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