BAE Systems - San Antonio, TX
posted 4 months ago
The position of Sr Cartographer at BAE Systems involves performing cartographic finishing, feature extraction, and managing data content to meet customer data standards and project-specific guidance. The role requires managing a geospatial database and conducting quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) functions to correct data call errors. The cartographer will compile, segregate, evaluate, research, interpret, analyze, and disseminate intelligence information to support operations effectively. This includes preparing, maintaining, and presenting intelligence displays, reports, and briefings, utilizing visual aids, and drafting, editing, and proofreading documents for publication. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all cartographic and geospatial data is accurate and meets the required standards. This includes a strong emphasis on the use of various software tools such as ArcGIS, Socet-Set, and RemoteView, as well as knowledge of geospatial database content management. The role also requires a deep understanding of intelligence organizations and systems, including collection and reporting systems, and the ability to analyze and evaluate information from various sources. The candidate must possess superior knowledge of geographical and cultural aspects of foreign countries, which is crucial for the effective dissemination of intelligence information. In addition to technical skills, the position demands excellent oral and written communication skills, as the cartographer will need to present findings and reports clearly and effectively. The ability to develop production schedules and deliver customer requirements on time is essential, as is the capability to work independently with minimal oversight. The role may also involve combining digital cartography with computer technology and remote sensing techniques, making it a multifaceted position that requires a blend of technical expertise and analytical skills.