GIS Cartographer - Washington DC

Serco; Maryland; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. seeks a GIS Cartographer to support Air Force OTTI efforts at the Pentagon. You will maintain geographic databases, produce high-quality maps, and ensure QA/QC, while applying standard cartographic procedures and procedures. The role requires DoD Secret clearance and up to 25% travel.

You will collaborate with a large team of programmers and engineers to deliver reliable, mission-aligned geospatial capabilities for OTTI and related DoD programs.

Qualifications

• 10 years of cartography and GIS software experience.
• Experience with AF OTTI elements: airspace and ranges.
• HA F-level coordination and Pentagon access.
• Proficient with ArcGIS/ESRI tools and 3D extensions, Map Publisher, Google Earth, KML, SharePoint, MS Office, Adobe Suite.
• Experience with SGHAT and Radar Line of Sight modeling.
• Knowledge of SAFIF and DoD Flight Information Publications in AP/1A/1B.
• Familiarity with USAF airspace, ranges, radar, cyber nomenclature.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cartographic requests to support OTTI efforts.
• Maintain geographic databases and distribute files in appropriate formats.
• Ensure maps are designed correctly with QA/QC oversight.
• Apply cartographic standards, best practices, and procedures.
• Develop SOPs for cartographic work and provide ad hoc map design support.

Skills

Cartography expertise

GIS software

DoD Secret clearance

ArcGIS

Spatial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced geospatial degree

Tools

ArcGIS

ESRI

ArcGIS 3D Extensions

Map Publisher

Google Earth

KML

SharePoint

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Adobe Suite

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

Looking for a GIS Cartographer opportunity at a place you can make an impact every day? Discover this great opportunity in Headquarters Air Force AF/A35E, Pentagon. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense by discovering your new role supporting this critical mission. Serco supports the US Air Force as a prime for their Air Force Modeling and Simulation Support Services 3.0 contract supporting Operational Training and Test Infrastructure (OTTI) Lines of Effort. Our team ensures the Department of the Air Force maintain mission readiness and lethality by providing reliable, interoperable, and mission-aligned OTTI and Modeling and Simulation capabilities. You will be part of a large team of programmers that works closely with the customer and other Serco teams to deliver quality systems. The team has been recognized by the Air Force and the industry for their outstanding contributions to the contract and program.

Security Clearance Requirement

This position is contingent upon your ability to maintain/transfer a DoD Secret Security clearance.

In This Role, You Will

• Conduct cartographic-based requests to support AF/A35E with OTTI efforts.
• Maintain current geographic databases, including shape files, hard copy maps, rasters, vectors, imagery, and geographic data, and distribute needed files to designers in the appropriate formats.
• Ensure maps are designed correctly as well as maintain quality assurance and quality control oversight.
• Ensure cartographic principal standardization, best practices, and procedures are utilized.
• Analyze the writing of cartographic standard operating procedures.
• Provide ad hoc map creation and cartographic design support, as needed.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have

• An active DoD Secret security clearance.
• A Bachelor’s degree.
• 10 years of experience with cartography, and GIS software.
• Experience with and understanding of AF OTTI elements specifically, airspace, and ranges.
• Experience with HAF-level coordination processes and ability to access and work at the Pentagon.
• Experience with using ArcGIS, ESRI, ArcGIS. w/3D Spatial Extensions, Map Publisher plug-in, Google Earth, KML, SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Suite.
• Experience with Solar Glare Hazard Analysis Tool (SGHAT) and Radar Line of Sight modeling.
• Knowledge of Air Force and DoD airspace databases to include Digital Aeronautical Flight Information File (SAFIF) and DoD Flight Information Publications - Area Planning (AP/1A Special Use Airspace and AP/1B Military Training Routes).
• Familiarity with USAF Airspace, Range, Radar, and Cyber nomenclature, SSI-TRF expertise.
• The ability to travel up to 25%.

Additional Desired Experience And Skills

• Advanced (master's) geospatial degree.
• Strongly driven to present error-free work products.
• Able to be resourceful under pressure.
• Able to prioritize, multi-task, adapt to rapidly changing schedules.
• Able to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance- so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us.

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans.

The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco's external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [e-mail].