Cartographer

$75,600 - $172,000/Yr

Booz Allen Hamilton - Washington, DC

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a Cartographer at Booz Allen Hamilton, you will leverage your expertise in cartographic standardization and geospatial analysis to transform data into actionable intelligence for the national security sector. You will collaborate with a team of graphic designers and intelligence analysts to create and maintain geographic databases, develop visualizations, and conduct cartographic requests to support client needs.

Responsibilities

• Extract meaning and context from various data sources using geospatial analysis skills.
• Develop geographic databases including shapefiles, hard copy maps, rasters, vectors, and imagery.
• Create density graphics and heat maps for intelligence analysts and senior briefers.
• Conduct cartographic-based requests for clients.
• Utilize tools like ArcGIS and Map Publisher to produce cartographic products.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience with cartography.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Adobe Suite, ArcGIS, Map Publisher, Google Earth, and KML.
• Knowledge of cartographic design principles including color theory, map projections, and thematic mapping.
• Understanding of GIS principles including data types, layers, and geographic coordinate systems.
• Ability to apply IC and DoD classification guidelines and procedures.
• Experience with cartography tools such as ArcGIS Maps, ArcGIS Pro, Remote View, and ArcMap.
• Bachelor's degree in Cartography, Geography, or Geospatial Information Systems (GIS).
• Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to take a polygraph exam.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to work in a rapidly changing and task-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Flexibility to learn new technologies or tools quickly.
• Experience in a dynamic multi-contractor environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Financial benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life programs
• Dependent care support