Junior Cartographer NEW

ManTech - Springfield, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Springfield, VA

5,001-10,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Junior Cartographer position at ManTech International involves supporting national security efforts through the evaluation and production of maritime cartographic data. The role focuses on sourcing and compiling nautical charts and related data, utilizing advanced GIS technologies, and improving production efficiency through scripting. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a diverse and mission-driven team.

Responsibilities

• Source evaluation of rasterized nautical charts, ENC, digital hydrographic survey data, Notices to Mariners (NtM), orthorectified imagery, and chart catalogs.
• Compile or update maritime features and attributes for the SFH DNC/ENC portfolio on ArcGIS based Data Capture and Finishing Environment (DCAFE) workstations.
• Extract features from various sources including rasterized nautical charts and digital hydrographic survey data.
• Write Python scripts in ArcGIS to improve efficiency of the production process.
• Perform data conversion and migration.

Requirements

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in cartographic finishing and feature extraction from maps or charts.
• Experience using ESRI ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro.
• Demonstrated experience loading raster and vector files for viewing multiple overlapping data sets.
• Must have a minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience creating, editing, and manipulating shapefiles.
• Experience with geodatabases and exporting data in multiple formats.
• Knowledge of generalization rules.
• Experience using imagery for nautical chart compilation.
• Knowledge of NGA Products and Services.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• Support for individuals with disabilities