GIS Application Development
The mission of GIS Application Development (GAD) is to provide the USDA with technical leadership and expertise in GIS applications, tools, and products. Our vision is to enable business application solutions to take advantage of location data by leading the FPAC mission area in delivering enterprise geospatial solutions through an Application Program Interface (API).
Business Functions
- Modernize program delivery systems to meet business needs and leverage IT strategic goals.
- Modernize information technology systems, reducing processing times for program benefits.
- Oversee the creation of authoritative national GIS layers such as the Common Land Unit.
- Evaluate potential new technologies for improving data development and program delivery.
- Work with GIS application sponsors to capture and refine policies and procedures.
- Provide support and assistance for software used in spatial analysis for business needs.
