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Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?
Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Principal, Information Management, to lead growth in our Data and Mapping group in our Northwest Operation as it grows from a practice supporting internal project teams into one that also serves external clients directly. This position will be based out of our Anchorage, AK office with the opportunity for a hybrid schedule from the state of Alaska. This position is well-suited for a talented, highly experienced individual who combines geospatial technical leadership with a strong interest in business development, client management, and staff mentoring.
The Information Management Principal will join Geosyntec’s company-wide team of Information Management Action Group (IMAG) practitioners comprised of scientists, engineers, and professionals experienced in managing, analyzing, and visualizing data and other environmental information. IMAG practitioners deliver cutting-edge, technology-driven solutions and services of exceptional value to our clients supporting numerous industries and practice areas.
Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.
We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec’s culture. We operate under a sell-manage-do culture, and so we expect that you’d work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand its current practices and capabilities through business development and client management. You may also be asked to take on project management responsibilities, along with staff management and development, and mentoring tasks. Some of the key responsibilities may include:
- Lead the Data and Mapping group’s transition from a practice focused primarily on internal project support in the Northwest Operation to a practice that is integrated with IMAG teams company-wide and also generates and delivers solutions to external clients.
- Assess the Data and Mapping team’s current technical capabilities, project history, and areas of interest, and use those findings to guide staffing and growth decisions.
- Manage challenging technical and business development efforts while leveraging existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand its current IMAG practices and capabilities.
- Manage internal and external client projects to meet project scope, schedule, quality, and budget requirements.
- Pursue both proactive, longer-cycle business development (18 to 24 months from early positioning to RFP) as well as respond to opportunities in response to RFPs, NOFOs, and private clients sole-source requests.
- Lead proposal efforts and other business development activities, including development of marketing materials, SOQs, and presentation materials, with marketing department support.
- Identify and build relationships with points of contact in other Geosyntec practice areas to support interdisciplinary collaboration on proposals and cross-practice sales opportunities.
- Develop a client portfolio by acquiring new external clients and effectively managing existing client relationships to encourage repeat business, while continuing to support existing internal-client work.
- Represent Geosyntec at industry conferences and in external partnership organizations, prioritized for business development value.
- Mentor, guide, and motivate staff assigned to the practice in the areas of project performance, cost and schedule management, client expectations, and career development.
- Compile team assessment, market research, and cross-practice connections into a marketing plan identifying current best alignments and future growth areas for the practice.
- Foster trust-based relationships with clients, partner firms, and other stakeholders relevant to the practice.
- Provide active leadership to foster Geosyntec’s firm-wide commitment to providing a safe and healthy working environment for all staff.
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE:
- Bachelor’s degree in GIS, geography, geospatial science, environmental science, or a related field. (required)
- GIS Professional (GISP) certification. (preferred)
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least 10 years (15+ preferred) of progressive experience in consulting industry, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
- Significant related experience in geospatial/GIS practice leadership, program management, or business development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
- Demonstrated success in the development and management of clients, including proposal leadership and client portfolio growth. (required)
- Experience with multi-disciplinary project teams and cross-practice collaboration. (required)
- Experienced user of multiple software programs such as ArcGIS, commercial database products (EQuIS, Envirobase), and scripting with R or Python (required)
- Comfort operating in both proactive, relationship-driven sales cycles and reactive, RFP-driven pursuits. (required)
- Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple business development and staff leadership responsibilities concurrently. (required)
- Experience leading or transitioning a technical team through organizational or strategic change. (preferred)
- Existing relationships with Alaska, Washington, or Oregon state/local government, commercial, and/or logistics and emergency management stakeholders. (preferred)
- Willingness to travel for client meetings, conferences, and business development activities. (required)
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
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INTRODUCTION
Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?
Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Principal, Information Management, to lead growth in our Data and Mapping group in our Northwest Operation as it grows from a practice supporting internal project teams into one that also serves external clients directly. This position will be based out of our Anchorage, AK office with the opportunity for a hybrid schedule from the state of Alaska. This position is well-suited for a talented, highly experienced individual who combines geospatial technical leadership with a strong interest in business development, client management, and staff mentoring.
The Information Management Principal will join Geosyntec’s company-wide team of Information Management Action Group (IMAG) practitioners comprised of scientists, engineers, and professionals experienced in managing, analyzing, and visualizing data and other environmental information. IMAG practitioners deliver cutting-edge, technology-driven solutions and services of exceptional value to our clients supporting numerous industries and practice areas.
Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.
We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec’s culture. We operate under a sell-manage-do culture, and so we expect that you’d work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand its current practices and capabilities through business development and client management. You may also be asked to take on project management responsibilities, along with staff management and development, and mentoring tasks. Some of the key responsibilities may include:
- Lead the Data and Mapping group’s transition from a practice focused primarily on internal project support in the Northwest Operation to a practice that is integrated with IMAG teams company-wide and also generates and delivers solutions to external clients.
- Assess the Data and Mapping team’s current technical capabilities, project history, and areas of interest, and use those findings to guide staffing and growth decisions.
- Manage challenging technical and business development efforts while leveraging existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand its current IMAG practices and capabilities.
- Manage internal and external client projects to meet project scope, schedule, quality, and budget requirements.
- Pursue both proactive, longer-cycle business development (18 to 24 months from early positioning to RFP) as well as respond to opportunities in response to RFPs, NOFOs, and private clients sole-source requests.
- Lead proposal efforts and other business development activities, including development of marketing materials, SOQs, and presentation materials, with marketing department support.
- Identify and build relationships with points of contact in other Geosyntec practice areas to support interdisciplinary collaboration on proposals and cross-practice sales opportunities.
- Develop a client portfolio by acquiring new external clients and effectively managing existing client relationships to encourage repeat business, while continuing to support existing internal-client work.
- Represent Geosyntec at industry conferences and in external partnership organizations, prioritized for business development value.
- Mentor, guide, and motivate staff assigned to the practice in the areas of project performance, cost and schedule management, client expectations, and career development.
- Compile team assessment, market research, and cross-practice connections into a marketing plan identifying current best alignments and future growth areas for the practice.
- Foster trust-based relationships with clients, partner firms, and other stakeholders relevant to the practice.
- Provide active leadership to foster Geosyntec’s firm-wide commitment to providing a safe and healthy working environment for all staff.
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE:
- Bachelor’s degree in GIS, geography, geospatial science, environmental science, or a related field. (required)
- GIS Professional (GISP) certification. (preferred)
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least 10 years (15+ preferred) of progressive experience in consulting industry, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
- Significant related experience in geospatial/GIS practice leadership, program management, or business development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
- Demonstrated success in the development and management of clients, including proposal leadership and client portfolio growth. (required)
- Experience with multi-disciplinary project teams and cross-practice collaboration. (required)
- Experienced user of multiple software programs such as ArcGIS, commercial database products (EQuIS, Envirobase), and scripting with R or Python (required)
- Comfort operating in both proactive, relationship-driven sales cycles and reactive, RFP-driven pursuits. (required)
- Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple business development and staff leadership responsibilities concurrently. (required)
- Experience leading or transitioning a technical team through organizational or strategic change. (preferred)
- Existing relationships with Alaska, Washington, or Oregon state/local government, commercial, and/or logistics and emergency management stakeholders. (preferred)
- Willingness to travel for client meetings, conferences, and business development activities. (required)
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Principal
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires your degree to directly relate to the duties of a Principal role. An education administration or school leadership degree strengthens your case; a general bachelor's with no teaching credential may draw an RFE.
Target charter networks over individual district schools
Charter management organizations operate across multiple campuses and employ dedicated HR teams familiar with H-1B filings. Single-school districts often lack the infrastructure to navigate LCA certification and I-129 preparation independently.
Check employer LCA history before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter Principal roles by employers who have active LCA filing history with DOL, so you're applying only where H-1B sponsorship is already part of the hiring process.
Confirm your state teaching license transfers before the offer stage
Many states require Principals to hold a valid state administrator license. Resolve any reciprocity gaps before negotiating an offer; an employer can't file your LCA until your credentials satisfy state licensing requirements.
Request the prevailing wage tier in writing during negotiation
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for school principal roles in your target district's county. Employers must certify they'll pay at or above that level, so knowing the tier protects you from offers that won't clear DOL certification.
File your I-129 with premium processing if your start date is fixed
School year start dates are rigid. Standard USCIS processing can run several months, and a delayed approval means you can't begin work. Premium processing cuts the adjudication window to 15 business days and is employer-payable.
H-1B Visa Principal: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Principal role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as educational administration, curriculum and instruction, or a closely related discipline. Roles that accept any degree regardless of field can face specialty occupation challenges. Your employer should document in the I-129 petition that the Principal position at their school specifically requires a relevant degree, not just any bachelor's degree.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Principal positions?
Charter management organizations, private K-12 schools, and international schools with established HR functions are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Principal roles. Public school districts can sponsor H-1B visas but many lack experience with the process. Search Migrate Mate to find Principal openings at employers with verified LCA filing history, which signals active H-1B sponsorship capacity.
How does the state administrator licensing requirement affect H-1B timing?
Your H-1B approval doesn't automatically resolve state licensing. If your home country credentials require additional coursework, testing, or a provisional license period before the state grants full administrator certification, your employer may not be able to place you in the Principal role on day one. Resolve licensing requirements before your employer files the LCA, since the LCA certifies you for a specific position you must be fully qualified to hold.
Can a school district sponsor an H-1B if it has never done so before?
Yes. Any U.S. employer, including a school district filing for the first time, can petition for an H-1B worker. The employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL and then submits Form I-129 to USCIS. First-time sponsors often benefit from working with an immigration attorney since the LCA public access file and prevailing wage documentation requirements are easy to miss without prior experience.
What happens to my H-1B status if the school year ends and my contract isn't renewed?
H-1B status is tied to your employer. If your contract ends and you have no new employer filing a transfer petition, you enter a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsor or change status. A successor employer can file an H-1B transfer petition using your approved I-129 as the basis, and you can continue working once that petition is filed, under portability rules defined by USCIS.