Cartographer

Leidos LLC; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Springfield, VA is seeking a Foundation Data Specialist to support production and QA of Foundation Data used in map and chart production across multiple scales. The role requires a strong understanding of geography, Foundation Data processes and procedures, and GIS to ensure geospatial data is accurate, complete, current, and mission-ready.

Responsibilities include producing and reviewing Foundation Data, performing quality assurance on coverage and currency, and developing SOPs,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4–8 years of relevant experience, or Master’s with 2–6 years of relevant experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with willingness to obtain a polygraph.
• 1–3 years in data extraction and imagery analysis using ArcMap/ArcGIS Pro/MAXAR.
• 1–3 years foundation data quality control/quality assurance analysis using GAIT/QAC.

Responsibilities

• Produce and review national and international Foundation Data for map/chart production at various scales.
• Analyze Foundation Data for QA: coverage, accuracy, currency, completeness, applicability to mission requirements.
• Participate in technical exchanges with Government and partner personnel at facilities, locations, and virtual environments.
• Develop SOPs, training guides, documenting best practices, and training team members.
• Maintain current ITAR exemptions for all partner interactions.

Skills

Data extraction

Imagery analysis

ArcGIS Pro

GIS concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MAXAR

GAIT/QAC

Job description

Foundation Data Specialist

Come begin your journey with Leidos by joining a great team in Springfield, VA as a Foundation Data Specialist This exciting opportunity supports the production and quality assurance of Foundation Data used in map and chart production across multiple scales. The role requires a strong understanding of geography, Foundation Data processes and procedures, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to ensure geospatial data is accurate, complete, current, and mission-ready.

Primary Responsibilities

• Produce and review national and international Foundation Data supporting map and chart production at various scales.
• Analyze and evaluate Foundation Data for quality assurance, including coverage, accuracy, currency, completeness, and applicability to mission and data requirements.
• Participate in technical exchanges with Government and partner personnel at Government facilities, partner locations, and virtual collaboration environments worldwide.
• Support Foundation Data production by developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), creating training guides, documenting best practices, and training team members.
• Ensure a current and accurate International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) exemption is maintained for all requested support involving partner interactions.

Basic Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and/or 4 – 8 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s degree with 2 – 6 years of prior relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 combined points experience points as defined by the customer.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with willingness to be approved for a Polygraph.
• 1-3 years demonstrated experience performing data extraction and Imagery analysis using ArcMap/ArcGIS Pro/MAXAR.
• 1-3 years demonstrated experience completing timely and accurate foundation data reviews.
• 1-3 years demonstrated experience performing foundation data quality control / quality assurance analysis using GAIT/QAC software program.
• Demonstrated experience understanding of and application of foundation data methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience to produce foundation data products.

Preferred Qualifications

• While Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) scores or other formal language certifications are not required, candidates should possess a high degree of professional proficiency in spoken Spanish to effectively communicate in an operational environment.
• Proficiency in common the Technical Reference Document TRDv.4.x and UTRDV.1.x.
• Demonstrated experience to communicate with clarity and accuracy both verbally and written (including virtually environments).
• Data extraction in support of crisis operations, geospatial Digital Twin, or Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML).
• Familiarity with emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, tools, and methodologies, with an understanding of their applications, implications, and integration into daily geospatial and intelligence workflows.

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Original Posting

Original Posting: September 21, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range: Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Leidos

Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers.

• Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

More details are available here.

Securing Your Data

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Commitment and Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.