GIS Industry Solutions Manager - Defense and Intelligence

Overview

As an experienced thought leader in Defense and Intelligence, you get excited about making the connections that enable others to understand and solve common problems using geographic information systems (GIS). You understand how defense, intelligence, and national security professionals are more successful when fully utilizing GIS across all domain areas, and you desire to see that success replicated in other organizations around the world. We welcome you to join Esri where you will help further build the global defense and intelligence community by being an industry thought leader, developing messaging across global markets, and collaborating with Esri marketing and sales professionals to drive demand and new business while making a positive difference in the world.

Responsibilities

• Be the public face for our defense and intelligence work at various events and gatherings


• Support conferences, tradeshows, seminars, webinars and user group meetings with domain expertise


• Engage other teams within Esri (marketing, sales, products, professional services, international distributors, education, and partner teams) on all defense and intelligence issues


• Develop and establish a regular cadence for content (such as webinars, customer success stories, eBooks, social media, blogs, and more) that drives awareness, demand, and builds community


• Network with other industry influencers to promote and position Esri technology as uniquely suited to address existing and emerging defense and intelligence challenges


• Work with Esri Business Partners to collaborate, identify market opportunities and programmatic priorities, and position ArcGIS and Partner Solutions within the defense and intelligence industry


• Assist in the development and execution of a marketing strategy for growth of Esri technology within the defense and intelligence industry


• Work with users of ArcGIS to promote their work and inspire others around the world


• Provide knowledge about trends and competition to others within Esri


• Maintain and continue to develop deep GIS and defense and intelligence domain expertise and be responsible for providing industry expertise to support internal requests, partner engagements and customer meetings to facilitate development of ArcGIS solutions

Requirements

• 8+ years of increasingly responsible experience working in a defense or intelligence agency


• Solid understanding of defense and intelligence workflows and tradecraft and how GIS is applied across all domains


• Strong understanding of GIS and other software technologies used in defense and intelligence such as remote sensing, AI, and map data production


• Proven understanding and knowledge of competitive issues in the defense and intelligence industry


• Excellent communication skills to include written, verbal, and presentation


• Demonstrated experience presenting GIS and defense and intelligence topics to a variety of audiences


• Highly organized and self-motivated with the ability to multi-task with shifting priorities


• Ability to effectively converse and engage with the GIS and defense and intelligence communities


• Strong decision-making, problem resolution, and creative thinking skills


• Team player with strong interpersonal skills, ability to learn quickly, and positive attitude


• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed


• Bachelor’s degree in geography, GIS, information system management, or similar field

Recommended Qualifications

• Master’s degree in geography, GIS, information system management, or similar field

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