Geospatial Consulting Group International

Geocgi has established a distinguished reputation for excellence in deploying Esri’s ArcGIS suite of software. As an Esri Gold Business Partner, we consistently exceed customer requirements and expectations by delivering high-quality Esri system design, integration, and deployment. Our expertise spans enterprise and web-GIS solutions, with a strong focus on ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal and Server) across both on-premises and cloud-based infrastructures.

Our team has comprehensive knowledge of the entire suite of Esri enterprise products, enabling us to create tailored solutions for a wide range of organizational needs. To further enhance the capabilities of ArcGIS Enterprise, we specialize in extending its out-of-the-box functionality by leveraging powerful tools like Python and JavaScript. This approach allows us to deliver customized solutions that add significant value to our customers’ GIS experiences.

Our Staff

We employ established geospatial professionals with validated skills and experience. Our staff have been vetted as geospatial technology experts with Esri through the following certifications:

Enterprise Administration Professional 2201
Enterprise Geodata Management Professional 2201
ArcGIS Developer Foundation 2201

Our expertise is supported by Esri accredited specialties that include Federal Small Business, ArcGIS Indoors, and ArcGIS Cloud Services. In 2024, geocgi was named the Esri Federal Small Business Specialty Partner of the Year and received the Esri Integration Award and the Esri Partner Conference.

Geospatial information is increasingly being used for data driven decision making, resulting in a reliance on geospatial programs to store, manage, and disseminate relevant and accurate geospatial data to stakeholders. Effective geospatial program management facilitates a geospatially enabled environment.

Our principally GIS-focused service offerings ensure that we remain adept in the latest software and industry trends, resulting in innovative solutions for long term program success and viability.

geocgi supports the United States Marine Corps (USMC), U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Army GIS programs at the Headquarter, Region, and Installation levels – both Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) – leading to proficiency in all aspects of coordination and management of an enterprise geospatial program.

program oversight and stewardship

geocgi personnel specialize in the establishment of strategic plans; the implementation of policies, procedures, and communication strategies; and the achievement of mission objectives. Related geospatial program management experience includes:

Strategic planning and alignment to funding sources
Stakeholder management and communication
Coordination of user requirements with system capabilities
Establishment and implementation of policies, procedures and standards
Data model development
Identification and implementation of program objectives, initiatives, and priorities
Risk analysis and identification
Conceptual system design, architecture, and technology recommendations
Return on investment and cost benefit analysis
Equipment and software portfolio management
Coordination of training activities

Since 2006, geocgi has supported USMC Installation Geospatial Information & Services (IGI&S), GEOFidelis Program, with policy and strategic support to ensure that USMC installation geospatial data is complete, accurate, protected, current, and available for USMC and Department of Defense wide utilization. We actively represent USMC interests in the IGI&S Governance Group (previously known as the Defense Installations Spatial Data Infrastructure Group) as well as supported program initiatives mentioned below:

GEOFidelis Data Model development
Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE) development and compliance
Enterprise-wide consolidation
USMC IGI&S Military Installation Map (MIM) generation
IGI&S-NSG Data Model interoperability
Third Party Data Management
Generation of program metrics, evaluations, and dashboard creation
GEOFidelis Data Layer Specifications
NG911 Emergency Management and Routing
Raster Data Management and Imagery Strategy
Real Property Reconciliation in support of Asset Management and Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness
GEOFidelis Portal implementation
GEOFidelis Metadata Guidance

geocgi provides geospatial data services and related support to the United States Army through the Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management (OACSIM) across the continental United States.We staff the United States Marine Corps (USMC) and the United States Air Force (USAF) installations, both for the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS), including: Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Eielson Air Force Base, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, and Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni. Our analysts are geospatial data creators, adjudicators, and implementers at the installation and enterprise levels.

Whether you call it “DevOps” or “DevSecOps” the tight integration of security protocols within the application development lifecycle streamlines and expedites the delivery of applications and services to clients. As applicable, we apply the technology across a wide range of projects.

geocgi develops and maintains Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) & Army National Military Cemeteries (ANMC) Website Development Operations & Maintenance (O&M) web presence, including custom web applications using the ASP.NET stack and DNN Content Management System (CMS). We perform rigorous requirements gathering to ensure systems are hardened and STIG compliant throughout the development and release cycles. Custom applications include: Headstone Designer, Events and Ceremonies, Multi-Media Blogs and Responsive Designs.

technical capabilities

Web, Desktop, and Mobile Application Development - .NET, PHP, SharePoint, JavaScript frameworks (jQuery & AngularJS), Objective C, and Python
Cloud and OnPrem Computing – IaaS, SaaS
Database Design and Administration - MS SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle
Open Source Solutions – Drupal, WordPress, Leaflet, and Linux

ANC Explorer is the cemeteries interactive map and grave finder. Developing in HTML 5 and AngularJS, while incorporating technology from Leaflet, MapBox, and ESRI, we provided a seamless and secure mapping and visualization experience for visitors on the web, mobile, and kiosk platforms.

geocgi stood up a cluster of secure cloud-based Esri application servers to quickly and securely analyze drone imagery collected for the Installation Geospatial Information & Services (IGI&S) Common Installation Picture (CIP) Data Collection and Standardization for Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) effort that we have headed for nearly three years.

geocgi built a secure cloud-based application development environment, utilizing IaaS technology for Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC) IGI&S application development efforts. Through this environment, the client and our developers access, build, test and push hardened STIG compliant applications all siloed in a safe environment.

Utilizing ASP.NET framework and an MVC (model-view-controller) architecture, geocgi implemented creative and secure solutions for data visualization inside desktop and web-based applications within the USMC Critical Asset Management System (CAMS) for the USMC Mission Assurance Development Lab (MADL). Additionally, using GEOFidelis assets, geocgi integrated a GIS module into the system using Esri software developers kit (SDK).

geocgi has designed, developed and implemented ArcGIS Enterprise utilizing industry standards and best practices. The system is a multi-tiered and highly available enterprise, providing geospatial data services for the Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC) region serving data for six installations across Japan, Korea, and Hawaii. The MCIPAC Enterprise Architecture uses a three-tier application approach encompassing the production, presentation and application tiers.

Production Tier is a series of virtualized environments spread across three physical host machines providing the ability to store, produce and serve data across the entire enterprise for a large user community. Data is made available for both the application and presentation tiers through MS SQL Server and ArcGIS Datastore.

Application Tier utilizes Remote Desktop Services (RDS) to provide ArcGIS Desktop to MCIPAC analysts and grants the ability to maintain the authoritative geodatabases as well as produce cartographic products on demand.

Presentation Tier includes both ArcGIS Server and ArcGIS Portal allowing geospatial information from within the enterprise and out to be discoverable, shareable and visualized through web applications and maps.

geocgi’s Owners, Executives, and Program Management Team possess decades of GIS programmatic knowledge establishing them as experts in identifying the right qualifications and skills to augment client resources. Our leadership team leverages deep operational, HR, and security expertise to navigate complex regulatory hurdles, accelerating the onboarding process and getting staff on-site faster. By streamlining these administrative requirements, we buy back the time necessary to rigorously screen for the right fit. One of our most vital lessons learned is that the mission is better served by taking the time to find a long-term cultural fit than by settling for a short-term placement. This strategic patience ensures we provide personnel who are truly suited for the client-side environment and committed for the long haul.

geocgi’s success in recruiting and retaining quality GIS personnel is rooted in our company’s principal GIS technology focus; our small business size and leadership accessibility at all levels of our organization; the GIS skills and backgrounds of our owners/executives; our aggressiveness in actively researching and continually improving employee benefits that will attract and retain top talent in the GIS/IT field(s). We also regularly gauge employee satisfaction and are committed to offering employee recognition and a challenging work environment.

Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) have changed the characteristics of imagery workflows within organizations. Pairing GIS with sUAS allows us to deliver accurate, timely, and meaningful high-resolution data to organizations at a lower cost point when compared to traditional aircraft and satellite systems.

geocgi streamlines the delivery of sUAS and Enterprise GIS capabilities to organizations. We provide clients flexibility and agility with rapid mapping in the field, traditional orthomosaics, 3D webscenes, point clouds, and meshes. We monitor and record inspections of complex projects through sUAS and GIS technology. Resulting products are integrated into existing raster catalogs using Esri’s Mosaic Dataset and other enterprise geospatial solutions – providing end-users with near-immediate access to sUAS products.

capabilities

geocgi’s team of geospatial professionals are Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) licensed through Part 107 as certified sUAS pilots and are experienced in:

sUAS flight operations, mission planning, and automation development
Pre and post flight checklist development
Aircraft maintenance procedures
Obtaining FAA restricted airspace requests and waivers

geocgi is proficient in a variety of sUAS technologies and products, specializing in:

Fixed Wing sUAS imagery collection
Rotary sUAS imagery collection
Mosaic datasets
Drone2Map and Pix 4D products

We use sUAS services to provide quick and comprehensive data collection for a multitude of functional use cases and mission requirements including:

Terrain analysis
3D visualization
Near Infrared (NIR)
Thermal
Video for construction monitoring and inspection

Through the Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management (OACSIM), geocgi has performed sUAS data collection on behalf of the US Army at multiple Army installations including; Letterkenny Army Depot, McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, Watervliet Army Arsenal, and Picatinny Arsenal. Additionally, we performed a feasibility study on behalf of Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC) for sUAS services to the region. Commercially, we have performed sUAS data collection for a variety of sites including James Madison’s Montpelier, the Pavilion at Rancho Mission Viejo, Mojave Desert Land Trust, GHA Racing, Lorton Arts Foundation, and PA Bowen Farmstead.

20 years of geocgi

Geospatial Consulting Group International, LLC (geocgi) was founded 20 years ago by Julie Christie and Andy Hanes after relocating from San Diego, CA to the Washington, D.C. area to serve DoD clients, where they recognized an opportunity to start a new company together. Identifying a single client and one program, they began as a subcontractor and successfully captured two critical positions on a newly competed GEOFidelis contract.

From two and a half employees located in Washington, D.C. and Hawaii to more than one hundred and ten employees around the globe, Julie and Andy recognize the hard work and contributions of those who have been part of the company over the past twenty years. Their collective efforts have shaped the sustainability and reputation that make geocgi the preeminent small business GIS firm it is today.

Geocgi started with some lessons learned and a few key goals: 1. Narrow the focus; 2. Invest in the professional development of staff to their and their clients’ benefit; 3. Work harder than the competition to gain the loyalty of both clients and staff. Julie says, “We wanted to specialize, to be niche service providers.” They came from company environments that tried to be and do too many things. The result was often that too many things were not done well. At geocgi, the goal was different. They wanted to build a reputation for incomparable quality and excellence in the marketplace. They also set out to create a different kind of company culture. It would reflect the values of its leaders and demonstrate genuine appreciation for employees and their well-being.

From the beginning, this meant making thoughtful and intentional choices. Early priorities included investing in the right equipment and software, along with supporting conference attendance, training, and professional certifications to help GIS and IT professionals grow in their careers. They also took a progressive approach to benefits. In 2006, they selected healthcare policies that extended coverage to as many people as possible, including unmarried partners, same sex couples, and extended family members living in the same household. These options were not easy to find at the time. Their approach to compensation followed the same philosophy. They implemented a 401(k) safe harbor plan with no vesting period. This was designed to reward employees for their contributions in real time rather than years down the line. They also chose to offer annual bonuses instead of stock options, avoiding long vesting schedules and ensuring more immediate recognition of hard work. Julie and Andy believed that by taking care of their staff, their staff would take care of their clients. In doing so, they built the kind of loyalty they were seeking, both internally and externally.

In the early days, employees like Andy Hanes at Headquarters Marine Corps, Ron Salz at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, and Rick Momsen at Camp Butler in Okinawa, Japan, worked tirelessly. Julie worked part-time as president of geocgi and full-time as VP of Contracts and Proposals for another startup company. Days supporting the client, nights and weekends strategizing on expansion, hard work that took years to pay off in some cases. As more opportunities were realized, an expanded workforce operated out of a single-family home in Alexandria, VA. The environment was implemented to be cost-effective, but it lent itself to something much more special – a familial sense of community across the team. While working among old family tchotchkes, youth sports equipment, and dog toys, staff made the most of their space. Ikea dining tables were rigged to double as ping pong tables. Weekly barbecues became a staple in the backyard, and before long, employees began bringing in their own pets, adding to the communal feel.

Julie reflects, “As we outgrew that initial space, we made a point to recreate that same environment wherever we went. It’s not easy to maintain that kind of familial vibe as you grow, but we were intentional about finding spaces that gave both new and long-term employees a sense of community. We wanted an environment that encouraged people to get to know one another. There would be no sterile Dulles Corridor cubicle offices for us.”

Pre-COVID, geocgi operated out of two offices in Alexandria, one of which many employees swore was haunted. Post-COVID, the team consolidated and kept the decidedly un-haunted Del Ray office that the company calls home today. Times at geocgi have not always been easy. Julie describes earlier years as “a roller coaster where unsecured Government budgets made annual staffing ramp ups and cuts an unfortunate reality. When Covid hit, we had no idea what the result would be.” Smaller and larger successes continued, and major milestones like geocgi’s first prime contract award at MCIPAC in 2015 made all the hard work worth it. Julie is also quick to point out that sometimes even a loss is a win.

Around the same time in 2015, geocgi competed for a prime spot on the Army’s IGI&S multiple award contract. “Andy, Adam, Shannon, and I worked so hard on that proposal, more than 150 pages of hard copy delivery, and after submission, the Government canceled the solicitation without any awards.” Shortly after the cancellation, the procuring contracting office contacted geocgi directly to share that, despite the outcome, their proposal was outstanding and that the Army had multiple opportunities they believed geocgi would be a strong fit for. Out of that “failure” came ten years of support to Arlington National Cemetery, along with a lasting lesson that hard work is ultimately rewarded.

[caption id="attachment_1563" align="alignleft" width="624"]

2017 all-hands meeting[/caption]

Andy and Julie called out several early key contributors to the Company’s initial success, along with some long-time key contributors. These long-time contributors have at least two critically important traits in common: 1. They’re not afraid to take on a new challenge; and 2. They are generally the hardest-working people in any given room. Since the beginning, Shannon Blomberg has gone from Office Manager and Bookkeeper to head of Human Resources, to Marketing and Event Lead – never limiting her scope and always agreeing to do the job that needed to get done on any given day. Ally McDonald started in Operations and, without hesitation, volunteered to shift over to Human Resources when we grew too big for Shannon to wear three different hats. Adam Campbell and PG Katsourakis both started as GIS Analysts and worked themselves into progressively more critical executive leadership roles. In Julie’s words, “To this day, PG astounds me with the amount of time and consideration he puts into both client management and employee satisfaction. He is, without a doubt, one of the hardest workers I have ever met. And Adam, any task you give him, he will excel at, and he will show gratitude for the learning experience you gave him through the assignment. He genuinely loves a challenge.” Andy says, “It is workers like these – from interns to executive team members that define our success.”

When asked about the Company’s future, Andy says, “I look forward to continued expansion in Europe and Asia. Particularly within NATO. And I want to continue to provide a platform where individuals can come and reach their professional goals and grow in their careers. Whether they stay with geocgi and develop from technical contributors or administrative support personnel into executives like PG Katsourakis, Adam Campbell, Ally McDonald, Jesse Parker, and Nathan Russell, or they go on to work with other companies big and small – I enjoy watching their progression.” When asked what excites her about her daily work and the future for geocgi, Julie said, “The answer is simple: beyond revenue and employee count milestones… what I look forward to most is identifying the next new client to whom we get to demonstrate our worth. . .our value. I look forward to showing them why they made the best possible choice when they picked us, and I like to watch that level of commitment and loyalty build through excellent service provided by our highly qualified, educated, and dedicated staff.” Julie went on to discuss how geocgi employees are the other part of the equation for her, “I love bringing in new talent and seeing who is going to be the next Adam Campbell or PG Katsourakis. I always want to know who is standing out, who is making a big impact.” Some of the newer hires that Andy and Julie mentioned they are watching include Melanie Duncan and Kyler Arbeiter “these two will take on any task you give them, and you can literally forget about it. They will kill it every time and never let you see them sweat”. They also highlighted technical personnel like Ryan Young and Nick Guzi. “They impress co-workers and clients alike. They figure things out and make themselves invaluable on any team.” Julie and Andy went on to call out Jason Thacker for his “unbounded energy and ability to manage so many different tasks,” Matt Wheeler for his dedication to both client and team, and Christine Johnson for making her team shine, among others.

“Bottom line, even if you are unsure of it, your hard work is being noticed, and I am proud of how hard all of our employees work.”

Here’s to the next 20 years!

April 22, 2026

New Contract Award – U.S. Department of State

Geospatial Consulting Group International, LLC (geocgi) is excited to announce a new phase in its partnership with the U.S. Department of State. Under this agreement, geocgi will lead a specialized effort to complete the deployment of a sophisticated geospatial platform designed to support real-time monitoring and protective missions for overseas posts and consulates. This initiative focuses on the full-scale implementation of enterprise-level geospatial solutions across the Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) infrastructure. The platform serves as a vital tool for fusing and visualizing critical information, enabling the Department to respond to challenges with enhanced situational awareness. For more information about this project, please reach out to our Team: Dr. Susan Wolfinbarger | susan.wolfinbarger@geocgi.com Jesse Parker | jesse.w.parker@geocgi.com

April 16, 2026

Geospatial Consulting Group International, LLC (geocgi) Recognized as an Esri Cornerstone Partner for 20 Years of Commitment to Esri and ArcGIS Software.

Alexandria, Virginia — March 9, 2026 — Geospatial Consulting Group International, LLC (geocgi) was recognized as an Esri Cornerstone Partner at the 2026 Esri Partner Conference (EPC), held March 8–9, 2026, in Palm Springs, California. This recognition was presented to geocgi for its long-term commitment to Esri and the geographic information system (GIS) community. Cornerstone Partner recognition is awarded to organizations that have participated in the Esri Partner Network (EPN) for 20 years while demonstrating a consistent focus on helping customers succeed through the adoption of ArcGIS software. Founded in 2006, geocgi is a women-owned small business and Esri Gold Partner providing GIS consulting and technology solutions to U.S. Department of Defense organizations, federal agencies, NATO, public transit authorities, and private-sector entities. Geocgi uses Esri technology to help customers improve decision-making, streamline operations, and support mission-critical outcomes. “We are deeply honored to be recognized by Esri as a Cornerstone Partner,” said Julie Christie, Owner, Founder, and President of geocgi. “Receiving this recognition as we approach our 20th anniversary makes it especially meaningful. It reflects the strong partnership we’ve built with Esri, the trust our clients place in us, and our continued commitment to delivering high-quality GIS solutions.” As geocgi looks ahead to its next chapter, the company remains focused on strengthening partnerships, expanding technical expertise, and continuing to support customers in solving complex challenges through the effective use of ArcGIS technology. About geocgi Geospatial Consulting Group International, LLC (geocgi) is a women-owned small business and Esri Gold Partner founded in 2006. Geocgi provides GIS consulting, systems integration, and technology solutions to public and private sector organizations, including U.S. Department of Defense entities, federal agencies, NATO, and public transit systems. The company is dedicated to helping clients leverage ArcGIS technology to improve efficiency, insight, and operational success. For more information about this achievement, please reach out to our Director of Business Development, Jason Thacker Jason.t.thacker@geocgi.com

March 9, 2026

geocgi attending Esri Partner Conference

Members of geocgi’s leadership team—including our Vice President & International Program Manager, Director of Operations, Director of Programs, and Director of Business Development—will be attending the Esri Partner Conference (EPC) in Palm Springs, California on March 8–9. While geocgi will not be exhibiting, our team will be on site and looking forward to connecting with partners and building new relationships.

We’ll be continuing conversations around the GIS services we deliver in support of organizations including AFAMC, ANC, MCICOM, MCIPAC, NATO, PACAF, the U.S. Coast Guard, USPS, and WMATA. Whether you’re planning an enterprise GIS implementation, modernizing existing systems, or simply looking to reconnect, we look forward to meeting you.

If you would like to schedule a meeting with our staff, please reach out to our:

Vice President and International Program Manager, Andy Hanes andy.hanes@geocgi.com

Director of Operations, Adam Campbell adam.m.campbell@geocgi.com

Director of Programs, PG Katsourakis pg.katsourakis@geocgi.com

Director of Business Development, Jason Thacker jason.t.thacker@geocgi.com

March 4, 2026

New Contract Award – MDA SHIELD IDIQ

Geospatial Consulting Group International, LLC (geocgi) is pleased to announce it was awarded a spot on the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a ceiling of $151B. This contract encompasses a broad range of work areas that allows for the rapid delivery of innovative capabilities to the warfighter with increased speed and agility. The MDA SHIELD award adds to geocgi’s growing list of government-wide acquisition contracts (GWAC’s) and agency-wide IDIQ awards including OASIS+ (SB, WOSB), GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), SeaportNxG, and Department of the Air Force (DAF) Geospatial Support Services 2.0 (GSS2). For more information about this project, please reach out to our Director of Business Development, Jason Thacker, jason.t.thacker@geocgi.com

February 18, 2026

geocgi exhibiting at Esri Federal GIS Conference

We invite you to visit geocgi at the Esri Federal GIS Conference, February 10–11 | 2026, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.

You can find us at booth F2, where our executives, senior leadership, and recruiting manager will be available to connect in person and discuss your mission, challenges, and upcoming opportunities. At the conference, we’ll be highlighting the GIS services we deliver in support of organizations including AFAMC, ANC, MCICOM, MCIPAC, NATO, PACAF, the U.S. Coast Guard, USPS, and WMATA.

Whether you’re planning an enterprise GIS implementation, modernizing systems, deploying ArcGIS Indoors, or simply looking to reconnect, we look forward to meeting you and continuing the conversation.

If you would like to schedule a meeting with our staff, please reach out to our Director of Operations, Adam Campbell adam.m.campbell@geocgi.com Director of Programs, PG Katsourakis pg.katsourakis@geocgi.com

February 4, 2026

New Contract Award – U.S. Air Force’s GeoMobility Program

Geospatial Consulting Group International (geocgi), in partnership with NV5 Geospatial, is proud to announce its selection to provide geospatial support services for the U.S. Air Force’s Air Mobility Command (AMC) GeoMobility Program. Under this multi-year task order, geocgi will help advance AMC’s mission to deliver seamless, data-driven geospatial capabilities that enhance the situational awareness, readiness, and operational efficiency of the Mobility Air Forces (MAF). Working alongside NV5 Geospatial, geocgi’s efforts will strengthen AMC’s ability to manage, visualize, and secure complex geospatial systems that support global air mobility operations. The team will provide direct support for systems administration, cybersecurity, and strategic communications to the Headquarters AMC/A4C Civil Engineer Division at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. For systems administration, the team manages and sustains the AMC ArcGIS Enterprise ecosystem to ensure continuous, secure access for users worldwide. For cybersecurity, the team implements and oversees cybersecurity processes aligned with Department of Defense and U.S. Air Force standards—including Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance, Authority to Operate (ATO) renewals, continuous monitoring, and system assessments—to safeguard AMC’s geospatial infrastructure. For strategic communications, the team develops and executes a comprehensive plan to enhance stakeholder engagement and product adoption across the Air Force’s geospatial community. This includes maintaining program documentation, outreach materials, and ArcGIS Hub content that highlight new capabilities, initiatives, and success stories. “We’re honored to expand our partnership with the U.S. Air Force through the AMC GeoMobility Program. Our team is committed to empowering the Mobility Air Forces with reliable, secure, and intuitive geospatial systems that directly support the mission of global reach,” said Colin Johnson, Program Manager at geocgi. For more information about this project, please reach out to our U.S. Air Force Program Manager, Colin Johnson, at colin.r.johnson@geocgi.com

January 21, 2026

New Contract Award – DHS Bridge Permit Application System

Geospatial Consulting Group International, LLC (geocgi) is proud to announce a new task order supporting mission-critical systems for the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). Our success in implementing the Waterway Analysis Management System as well as our specialized understanding of the USCG Aids to Navigation (ATON) mission, have led to geocgi’s selection as the contractor of choice for the US Aids to Navigation Information Management (USAIMS) Bridge Permitting Application System (BPAS). This award builds on geocgi’s specialized understanding of the U.S. Coast Guard’s ATON systems and its long-standing experience supporting mission-critical geospatial applications. Under this effort, geocgi will deliver systems engineering, design, integration, and testing services to modernize the Coast Guard’s bridge permitting process. The new BPAS will improve efficiency and transparency through an intuitive interface, automated records management, and enhanced interoperability with existing Coast Guard systems. “This effort represents an exciting opportunity to expand geocgi’s partnership with DHS and the U.S. Coast Guard,” said Adam Campbell, Director of Operations. “Our team looks forward to applying our technical expertise and mission familiarity to advance maritime safety and operational effectiveness.” For more information about this project, please reach out to our Project Manager, Christine Johnson, christine.e.johnson@geocgi.com

January 7, 2026

Ensuring Continuity and Compliance: geocgi Leads Arlington National Cemetery’s Cloud Modernization.

Geospatial Consulting Group International (geocgi) has successfully executed the complex, mandatory migration of Arlington National Cemetery’s public-facing website infrastructure from AWS GovCloud Impact Level (IL) 2 to AWS GovCloud IL 4. This critical transition was directed by the Secretary of the Army as part of a high-level, multi-year Department of Defense (DoD) cloud strategy to modernize IT infrastructure. This successful project demonstrates geocgi’s robust capability in handling large-scale, mandated infrastructure transitions that are driven by broader federal modernization efforts. Our team planned and executed the migration to deliver a seamless transition with minimal service disruption while meeting a non-negotiable compliance deadline. The effort required intensive coordination and detailed planning, including close collaboration with the Enterprise Cloud Management Agency (ECMA) to proactively mitigate potential connectivity risks. To support the transition, geocgi provisioned a new AWS GovCloud IL4 environment, architected as a precise mirror of the existing IL2 infrastructure hosting the Arlington National Cemetery website. To minimize downtime and ensure zero data loss—a critical requirement given the sensitivity of the data maintained by Arlington National Cemetery—the core database was migrated through a scheduled, synchronized transfer window. Following the migration, comprehensive validation and verification checks were performed to confirm data integrity and system functionality. The transition of all data, applications, and services was executed in phased increments, supported by rigorous testing protocols and full adherence to Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) requirements. This disciplined approach ensured each component operated securely and as intended. As a result, the new AWS GovCloud environment fully complies with federal mandates for handling sensitive information, including Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), while maintaining system stability and operational continuity. This complex and successful migration benefits Arlington National Cemetery with enhanced security and operational efficiency; and reaffirms geocgi's position as a leader in strategic cloud compliance and migration expertise. For more information about this project, please reach out to our Project Manager, George Casique, george.casique@geocgi.com.

December 17, 2025

geocgi Secures Extension of Esri ArcGIS Indoors GIS Specialty Through 2028

Geospatial Consulting Group International, LLC (geocgi) is excited to announce the extension of our Esri ArcGIS Indoors GIS Specialty designation through October 2028. This renewed recognition affirms geocgi’s long-standing leadership in helping organizations modernize the way they manage, navigate, and understand their interior-built environments. Since the specialty's initial award in 2019, geocgi has delivered multiple successful enterprise-level implementations of ArcGIS Indoors, showcasing expertise in complex data integration and solutions design and deployment. Our proven success includes the deployment of diverse indoor GIS solutions tailored for space management, operational analysis, and critical facility management/planning across large installations and command centers. The ArcGIS Indoors Specialty solidifies our ability to offer high-value services, including:

Indoors Jumpstarts for rapid deployment and CAD/BIM integration.
Indoor mapping and Digital Twin development for accurate, navigable facility representations.
Space Planning and Utilization Analysis to support efficient facility management operations and hybrid workforces.
Asset management through work order integration and asset lifecycle tracking.
Facility Routing and Safety Solutions for emergency response and asset visibility.

As an Esri Business Partner since 2006, geocgi continues to be recognized for technical excellence and innovation, as evidenced by our deep investment in staff training and maintenance of multiple Esri specialty designations. Organizations seeking to enhance spatial awareness or modernize their facilities can rely on geocgi’s comprehensive and proven Indoors expertise to achieve their goals. For more information on how geocgi can support your interior related facility needs with ArcGIS Indoors, please reach out to our Solutions Manager, Jesse Parker at jesse.w.parker@geocgi.com.

December 3, 2025

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 >

By 2025 cloud-native platforms will serve as the foundation for more than 95% of new digital workloads. Access to mission critical data will no longer be bound by traditional on-premises datacenters as applications, websites, and systems become more reliant on cloud infrastructure. Cloud infrastructure is highly configurable to meet the organization's exact needs, scale, and business capabilities. Traditional investments in IT hardware and on-premises data centers require constant maintenance, facility space, and detailed disaster recovery and failover procedures. With cloud infrastructure, the overhead to manage your system is a fraction of the effort and cost while saving your organization space and providing peace of mind that your data and systems are secure and redundant.

Geocgi can assist your organization build and secure a new cloud environment or with a modernization and migration transition, leveraging a scalable infrastructure to pay only for what you need. Our certified engineers have experience with hybrid and full cloud implementations, including:

cloud services

FedRAMP+ and GovCloud IL2, IL4, IL5 & IL6 implementations
Risk Mitigation
Infrastructure and Security Policy as Code
Virtual Private Cloud Configuration
High Availability Configuration
COOP and Disaster Recovery
Application Rehosting, Replatforming, Repurchasing, or Refactoring
ArcGIS Enterprise Deployment
Enterprise GIS System Design
Kubernetes and Docker Containerization
Hybrid Environment Integration

The transition of the Arlington National Cemetery’s (ANC) public website from the Army Analytics Group (AAG) data center to the AWS GovCloud environment, modernizing the way ANC manages business system data and engages with the public.
The deployment of the Army’s Office of the Surgeon General’s multi-tier ArcGIS Enterprise system in AWS GovCloud, transforming Defense Health Agency (DHA) business data, removing Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and leveraging an AWS Relational Data Store to power COVID-19 analysis and visualization in dashboards.
Design and integration of a hybrid cloud environment in AWS to capture geospatial data and streamline SME engagement in Portal for ArcGIS for our Army IGI&S Common Installation Picture data collection team.
Microsoft Azure cloud configuration and administration support to the NATO Joint Warfare Center (JWC) with an ArcGIS Enterprise deployment and a secure file transfer solution.
Develop a Cloud First Strategy, to support the United States Coast Guard (USCG) cloud adoption efforts, where our engineers provide cloud architecture guidance in a distributed cloud environment, develop and implement cloud governance, policies, and frameworks, to streamline USCG cloud efforts and ensure a secure zero-trust architecture fully compliant with DHS and DoD regulations at all FedRAMP Impact Levels (IL).

Geocgi is an ArcGIS Cloud Specialty preferred Esri partner with ArcGIS Enterprise in cloud environments. We are an AWS Select Consulting Partner and can meet client objectives with AWS, Microsoft Azure, and hybrid-cloud environments. We staff AWS Cloud Practitioners, AWS Solutions Architects, AWS Developers, and Esri Enterprise Administration Associates.

we are

we aren't

management + administration team

Julie Christie

Andy Hanes

Adam Campbell

P.G. Katsourakis

Ally McDonald

Nathan Russell

Jason Thacker

Jesse Parker

working with us

We’ve got you covered

We’re Flexible

We’re all about location

We’re Chill

We’re into challenge and opportunity

We’re together

we've got openings

we are

we aren't

esri partnership

geospatial program management

geospatial data services

DevSecOps

geospatial enterprise and web GIS

on-site support

sUAS

clients and partnerships

news

20 years of geocgi

New Contract Award – U.S. Department of State

Geospatial Consulting Group International, LLC (geocgi) Recognized as an Esri Cornerstone Partner for 20 Years of Commitment to Esri and ArcGIS Software.

geocgi attending Esri Partner Conference

New Contract Award – MDA SHIELD IDIQ

geocgi exhibiting at Esri Federal GIS Conference

New Contract Award – U.S. Air Force’s GeoMobility Program

New Contract Award – DHS Bridge Permit Application System

Ensuring Continuity and Compliance: geocgi Leads Arlington National Cemetery’s Cloud Modernization.

geocgi Secures Extension of Esri ArcGIS Indoors GIS Specialty Through 2028

contracting

cloud services

management + administration team

Julie Christie

Andy Hanes

Adam Campbell

P.G. Katsourakis

Ally McDonald

Nathan Russell

Jason Thacker

Jesse Parker

working with us

We’ve got you covered

We’re Flexible

We’re all about location

We’re Chill

We’re into challenge and opportunity

We’re together

we've got openings

GIS Systems Administrator (St. Louis, MO / Springfield, VA)

GIS Database Engineer (St. Louis, MO / Springfield, VA)

Geospatial Engineer (St. Lous, MO / Springfield, VA)

Cyber Security Engineer (St. Louis, MO / Springfield, VA)

Backend Developer (St. Louis, MO / Springfield, VA)

CI/CD Platform Automation Eng. (St. Louis, MO / Springfield, VA)

Front End Developer (St. Louis, MO / Springfield, VA)

Program Analyst (GFEBS) (Huntsville, Alabama) Req. 1296

GIS Systems Architect / DBA (Washington DC) Req. 1295

GIS Developer/Analyst (Washington DC) Req. 1294