Cartographer (Mid-Level) - TS/SCI

Wiser Survey and Mapping; Springfield (VA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A geospatial service provider is seeking a Mid-Level Cartographer in Springfield, VA. The role involves collaborating with analysts to create visual representations of data, with an emphasis on cartography and GIS. Candidates should have a relevant background and an active Top-Secret/SCI security clearance. Responsibilities include producing and reviewing Electronic Nautical Charts and performing GIS analysis from diverse data sources. Offering a flexible full-time schedule, the company values expertise in ArcGIS and relevant experience in maritime domains.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active Top-Secret/SCI security clearance is mandatory upon application.
• 5 years of relevant military or full-time geospatial professional experience is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide Electronic Nautical Chart Conversion, Production, and Review.
• Support mission areas including Digital Nautical Chart production.
• Perform cartographic and GIS analysis from various data sources.

Skills

Cartography skills

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Proficiency in ArcGIS applications

Education

Relevant Bachelor's degree

High School diploma

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Mid-Level Cartographer - TS/SCI

Location: Springfield, VA

Experience Levels: Mid-Level (3)

Required Clearance: Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance

Wiser offers innovative solutions to clients in the public, private, and government sectors. We combine technology and expertise to develop inventive solutions that deliver quality results and aid in critical decision making. With the flexibility and efficiency of a small business, we provide nimble responsiveness with the low risk and strong performance experience of an established GEOINT and Geospatial service provider.

Role Description

We are presently identifying candidates for the following position: Mid-Level Cartographers. This role involves working closely with analysts to understand their requirements and using your cartography skills to enhance and convey analytic thoughts and assessments. The ideal candidate will have a passion for geographic information systems and a knack for turning complex information into compelling visual stories.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• U.S. Citizen
• Active Top-Secret/SCI security clearance at time of application and willingness to complete a CI poly upon request.
• A total of 5 points of relevant background via one of the following pathways:
  • High School diploma and 5 years of relevant military or full-time geospatial professional experience.
  • High School diploma and 4 years of experience plus GPC Level I and II certification.
  • Relevant Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience.
  • Relevant Bachelor's degree and relevant Master's degree.
• Experience in geography, cartography, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), with proficiency in ArcGIS applications.
• Knowledge of digital cartography, GIS production techniques, and NGA digital data formats.
• Ability to analyze imagery and non-imagery source data for hydrographic products and databases.
• Previous experience in Nautical Maritime domains (preferred, not required).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work within a government/contractor team environment providing Electronic Nautical Chart Conversion, Production, and Review.
• Support existing and developing mission areas, including Digital Nautical Chart or Electronic Nautical Chart Conversion production.
• Perform cartographic and GIS analysis by extracting features from various sources, such as rasterized nautical charts, digital hydrographic survey data, and ortho-rectified imagery.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Team environment, onsite (Springfield, VA), Monday - Friday, full-time, flexible schedule. Placements are made for both 1st shift (ending by 1500) and 2nd shift (starting at 1500). Hours worked after 1800 receive a shift differential.

Candidates are encouraged to submit a resume that explicitly addresses each of the requirements listed above.

Wiser Imagery Services employs personnel within the states of Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

To comply with Federal law, Wiser Imagery Services participates in E-Verify. Successful candidates must pass the E-Verify process upon hire.

Wiser Imagery Services is a drug-free workplace.

We respectfully request not to be contacted by recruiters and/or staffing agencies.