1099 consultant · ~120–600 hrs per funded award · $30–$75/hr · Remote (U.S.)

Geospatial Project Lead (GISP or ASPRS CP)

Lead our federal geospatial work from tasking to delivery, and hold mapping, imagery and GIS products to the standard a certified professional signs off on.

About Precision Federal

Precision Federal is a small business building AI, data and software systems for government agencies. The company’s founder loves God, and the company is built on Christian faith: every number we publish is real, every claim we make is verifiable, and the work is done with excellence as service to God. Faith is welcome here and openly shared.

How this role works

You join the bench. You apply with your weekly hours and start time. We set your hourly rate from your résumé, and we may name you on proposals that match this role. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
A contract is awarded. The award funds the team named in the proposal. Your engagement begins at the hourly rate we agreed on.
You work remote, paid from the contract. ~120–600 hrs per funded award — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

Plan and run geospatial projects end to end, including scope, schedule, staffing, risks and deliverables
Set accuracy, metadata and quality control requirements, and check our products against them before delivery
Review our GIS, imagery and photogrammetric workflows and tell us where they will fail on real data or real terrain
Act as the certified lead the Government talks to, and keep status, issues and changes clear and written down
Point us at the right standard, reference dataset or authoritative source for each job

Required qualifications

Current GISP certification or ASPRS Certified Photogrammetrist (CP) credential
Experience leading or managing geospatial projects, including scope, schedule, staff and deliverables
Working knowledge of mapping accuracy standards, such as ASPRS Positional Accuracy Standards, NSSDA or FGDC metadata
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. person)
Willing to be named on a federal proposal with a one-page resume, and to sign a short letter of commitment

Preferred qualifications

Experience on federal, state or local government geospatial programs
Hands-on use of ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, ERDAS, Trimble, Agisoft, Pix4D or comparable tools
Background in aerial imagery, orthophoto production, lidar or survey control
PMP or comparable project management certification

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $30–$75 per hour; we set your rate from your résumé and experience. Hours are funded by federal contract awards — this seat is scoped at roughly 120–600 hours per funded award, fully remote. Work and pay begin only if the contract is awarded — no award, no hours, no obligation.

Join the bench — Geospatial Project Lead (GISP or ASPRS CP)

Every application is read. It takes about 5 minutes.

This is a bench, not a job offer. Work starts when we win a contract that needs you.
We may name you on proposals. If that contract is awarded, you do the role at the rate and hours we agree on.
Paid hourly as a 1099 contractor; full-time roles may be W-2. If your background fits, we will email you.

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

Work authorization *

LinkedIn or portfolio link

What state do you live in? *

Resume (PDF or Word) *

Questions

Answer from your own experience. A few sentences each is plenty; be specific and tell us what you did yourself.

Precision Federal was founded on Christian values. Our faith in God shapes how we work: many of us openly share our personal faith, share our lives together, and pray for one another. We’re building a close-knit community where we truly care about each other. Taking part is always voluntary, and people of every faith and background are welcome. As we get to know you, you’re always welcome to share your own faith with us.

1. Cover letter. In your own words, tell us about yourself: what guides you (for many of us here, that’s our faith in God), your background, and why this role interests you. *

2. Describe the geospatial project you led that is most like this role: the customer, the data and products, the size of the team and budget, the accuracy or quality requirements you had to meet, a problem you caught or solved, your role, and the result. Please include your GISP or ASPRS CP credential number and the year you earned it. *

Availability

Pay for this role: $30–$75 an hour, set by your experience.

Hours per week you could give on an awarded contract (all part-time, up to 30) *

If you are named and we win, will you be able to start within a few weeks? *

May we name you on proposals for this role, and if we win, will you do the work at the rate we agree on? *

I agree to the Applicant Terms. *

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