Defense GIS Cartographer with Secret Clearance

Serco; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. is seeking a GIS Cartographer to support AF/A35E OTTI efforts at the Pentagon. The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, a Bachelor’s degree, and 10 years of cartography/GIS experience. You will manage geospatial databases, ensure map quality, and coordinate with HAF-level teams.

The position involves travel up to 25% and requires proficiency with ArcGIS, ESRI, and related software. The work supports critical DoD missions and involves collaboration with a large program team.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret security clearance is required.
• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 10 years of cartography and GIS software experience.
• Experience with AF OTTI elements (airspace and ranges).
• Experience with HAF-level coordination and Pentagon access.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS, ESRI, and related tools.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cartographic requests to support AF/A35E OTTI efforts.
• Maintain geographic databases (shape files, rasters, vectors, imagery).
• Distribute files to designers in correct formats.
• Ensure maps meet design standards and QA/QC.
• Standardize cartographic procedures and best practices.
• Provide ad hoc map creation and cartographic design support.

Skills

Cartography

ArcGIS

Esri GIS software

Geospatial data management

Map design

Air Force/DoD knowledge

Team collaboration

Willing to travel

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced geospatial degree (desired)

Tools

ArcGIS w/3D Spatial Extensions

Map Publisher plug-in

Google Earth

KML

SharePoint

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Adobe Creative Suite

SGHAT

Job description

Serco Inc. is seeking a GIS Cartographer to support AF/A35E OTTI efforts at the Pentagon. The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, a Bachelor’s degree, and 10 years of cartography/GIS experience. You will manage geospatial databases, ensure map quality, and coordinate with HAF-level teams.

The position involves travel up to 25% and requires proficiency with ArcGIS, ESRI, and related software. The work supports critical DoD missions and involves collaboration with a large program team.