Cartographic Analyst 2nd Mid

American Association for Public Opinion Research; Springfield (VA); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos’ National Solutions Business Area seeks a cleared cartographic analyst to support a government client in Springfield, VA. The role focuses on GIS analysis and cartographic production within a contractor team.

You will work on Electronic Nautical Chart Conversion, data extraction from nautical charts and imagery, and NGA data formats. A TS/SCI clearance and CI Polygraph willingness are required; second shift 1500–2300, Mon–Fri.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of relevant geospatial experience (military or civilian).
• Or, High School with 4+ GPC levels and/or a relevant Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years’ experience.
• Experience in geography, cartography and GIS including ArcGIS.
• Experience creating shapefiles, geo-databases, and features.
• Knowledge of NGA digital data formats and geospatial production techniques.
• Ability to analyze imagery and non-imagery sources for NGA hydrographic products.

Responsibilities

• Provide cartographic production and analysis within a government-contractor team.
• Perform Electronic Nautical Chart Conversion, production and review.
• Extract features from raster nautical charts, hydrographic survey data, and ortho imagery.
• Update source catalogs and information; data conversion/migration.

Skills

GIS analysis

Cartography

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ArcGIS

Job 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.

This is a second shift 1500 to 2300 Monday through Friday position.

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
• #GEOINTMISSION
• #NSBA

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Original Posting:

August 26, 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.

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.

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