Cartographic Analyst 1st Mid

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

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a cleared cartographic analyst in Springfield, Virginia, to join a government-contractor team delivering cartographic production and GIS analysis. The role emphasizes NGA hydrographic product support, chart conversion, and data migration.

A strong geospatial background and the ability to work both independently and with peers are essential. The candidate must hold a TS/SCI clearance and be willing to obtain a CI Polygraph.

Qualifications

• Five years of relevant military or geospatial professional experience.
• Experience with ArcGIS applications.
• Experience creating shapefiles and geodatabases.
• Knowledge of NGA digital data formats and geospatial production techniques.
• Ability to analyze imagery and non-imagery source information for NGA hydrographic products.
• Current TS/SCI clearance with willingness to obtain a CI Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Provide cartographic production and analysis within a government/contractor team.
• Perform Electronic Nautical Chart Conversion, Production and Review.
• Update source catalogs and information; data conversion/migration.
• Extract features from diverse sources including rasters, hydrographic data and ortho-rectified imagery.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

GIS proficiency

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in geospatial field

Tools

ArcGIS

Shapefiles

Geodatabases

Job description

Description

The National Solutions Business Area at Leidos currently has an opening for a cleared cartographic analyst to support our customer in Springfield Virginia. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience in GIS analysis to support a dynamic national security customer.

The successful candidate will work as a member of a government-contractor team providing cartographic production and analysis.

The candidate should have a strong geospatial background and the ability to work independently as well as collaborate on projects.

Position requires a current TS/SCI and willingness to obtain a CI Polygraph.

Primary Responsibilities

• The Cartographic Analyst will work within a government/contractor team environment providing Electronic Nautical Chart Conversion, Production and Review as well as provide support to existing and developing mission areas.
• Future needs and capabilities, as well as developmental assignments, are included. This may include Digital Nautical Chart and or Electronic Nautical Chart Conversion production by performing Cartographic and GIS analyst functions, Extracting features from a variety of sources including but not necessarily limited to rasterized nautical charts, digital hydrographic survey data and ortho-rectified imagery
• Updating source and source catalogs and information
• Data Conversion/migration

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of a High Scheel Degree
• Five years of relevant experience (military or full time geospatial professional work)
• Or, High School and 4 years + GPC level I and II, or relevant Bachelor’s degree + 2 years’ experience
• Experience in geography, cartography and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) which includes skill in ArcGIS applications
• Experience in creating shapefiles, geo-databases, and features
• Knowledge of digital cartography, image processing, geographical information systems (GIS), geospatial production techniques and NGA digital data formats
• Ability to analyze imagery and non-imagery source information for application to NGA hydrographic products and databases.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Nautical Maritime experience

Pay Range

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

About 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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. 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 at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.