Senior Cartographer

$98,150 - $177,425/Yr

Leidos - Washington, DC

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Senior
Washington, DC
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Leidos National Security Sector is seeking a Senior Cartographer to support a U.S. federal government intelligence agency. This role is pivotal in enhancing and conveying analytic thoughts and assessments through cartography. The successful candidate will work closely with analysts to understand their requirements and utilize their cartography skills to create compelling visual representations of complex information. The position is contingent upon contract award and requires an active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph. In this role, you will be responsible for utilizing technology to design maps, graphics, illustrations, and layouts for Finished Intelligence (FINTEL) production. You will analyze and evaluate cartographic information to determine the most appropriate data sources for FINTEL, as well as research, select, and evaluate map source data for the preparation or revision of maps and charts at various scales. Additionally, you will provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior cartographers, ensuring the development of skills within the team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for geographic information systems and a strong ability to turn complex information into visual stories. You will be expected to produce timely, logical, and concise cartographic products while communicating complex issues clearly, both verbally and non-verbally. This position requires a deep understanding of the intelligence production cycle and the ability to apply IC and DoD classification guidelines and procedures effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize technology to design maps, graphics, illustrations, and layouts for Finished Intelligence (FINTEL) production.
  • Analyze and evaluate cartographic information to determine the most appropriate data sources for FINTEL.
  • Research, select, and evaluate map source data for use in the preparation or revision of maps and charts to various scales.
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior cartographers.

Requirements

  • Must have an active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph.
  • Minimum 12 years of experience related to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last two years.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in professional cartography tools including ArcGIS Maps, Maya, ArcGIS CityEngine, ArcGIS Pro, ERDAS, RemoteView, ENVI, SOCET GXP, and ArcMap.
  • Knowledgeable of and demonstrated ability to apply IC and DoD classification guidelines and procedures.
  • Experience with DoD and IC imagery assets.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide cartographic guidance to junior team members.
  • Demonstrated ability to use logic when evaluating and synthesizing multiple sources of information.
  • Experience producing timely, logical, and concise cartographic products.
  • Experience communicating complex issues clearly in a concise and organized manner with strong grammar skills.
  • Ability to research, obtain, evaluate, organize, and maintain information within security and data protocols.
  • Experience recognizing nuances and resolving contradictions and inconsistencies in information.
  • Working knowledge of complex analytic methodologies to examine biases, assumptions, and theories.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere, and Flash), Apple Final Cut Pro X, Map Publisher, and other interactive graphics tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to define problems, supervise studies, and lead surveys to collect and analyze data to provide advice and recommend solutions.
  • In-depth knowledge and demonstrable experience with the intelligence production cycle, graphic design, web development, and data science technologies.
  • Master's degree in cartography or a related field, or a Bachelor's degree with an additional five years of related senior experience.
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