Middle-Level Cartographic Analyst – Production (NCE)

Doyle Security Services, Inc. (DSS); Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with match

Professional training

Job summary

Fathom Management seeks an experienced Middle-Level Cartographic Analyst – Production to support a federal geospatial mission at NGA-Wash (NCE). The role requires hands-on GEOINT production, geography, cartography, and GIS skills to deliver human geography and nautical chart products for mission planning and policy decisions.

The candidate will work in a government/contractor setting, supporting DNC/ENC conversion, production and review, with on-site requirements and a TS/SCI clearance or

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years GEOINT experience.
• Proficiency in geography, cartography and GIS.
• Experience with ArcGIS applications.
• Knowledge of NGA digital data formats.
• Ability to analyze imagery and hydrographic data.

Responsibilities

• Produce human geography products, maps and reports.
• Perform cartographic and GIS analysis from multiple sources.
• Analyze features from rasters, hydrographic data and ortho imagery.
• Contribute to GIS production, data management and QA.
• Support NGA DNC/DNC conversion, production and review.

Skills

GEOINT experience

Geography

Cartography

GIS

ArcGIS

NGA data formats

Imagery analysis

Hydrographic data analysis

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

Middle-Level Cartographic Analyst – Production (NCE)

Client: Federal Government Client Location: NGA-Wash (NCE) - 100% On-Site Salary: $80,000–$95,000 annually, based on experience and technical interview Employment Type: Full-Time Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Required Clearance: Active TS/SCI Required; willingness to obtain a CI Polygraph

Veterans are encouraged to apply!

Keywords: Cartographic Analyst, Cartography, GIS, GEOINT, Human Geography, ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro, Digital Cartography, GIS Production, Geospatial Analysis, Nautical Charts, Electronic Nautical Charts, Digital Nautical Charts, Hydrographic Data, Imagery Analysis, Raster Data, Ortho-Rectified Imagery, Data Conflation, Data Management, NGA, NGA Digital Data Formats, Geospatial Intelligence, Human Geography Products, In-Office

Position Overview

Fathom Management is seeking an experienced Middle-Level Cartographic Analyst – Production to support a federal geospatial intelligence mission at NGA-Wash (NCE).

The successful candidate will bring hands-on experience in geography, cartography, GIS production, GEOINT analysis, and geospatial data management, with the ability to produce accurate and timely human geography and nautical chart products supporting mission planning, policy decisions, and operational requirements.

This position will work within a government/contractor team environment supporting established and emerging mission areas, including Digital Nautical Chart (DNC) and Electronic Nautical Chart (ENC) conversion, production, and review.

Current Technical Architecture / Production Experience

Candidates must demonstrate recent hands-on geospatial production experience, including at least some of the following:

• Geography, cartography, and GIS production
• ArcGIS applications
• Digital cartography and geospatial analysis
• GEOINT exploitation and production
• Electronic Nautical Chart and Digital Nautical Chart conversion
• Hydrographic survey data analysis
• Rasterized nautical chart analysis
• Ortho-rectified imagery
• Geospatial data conflation and management
• NGA digital data formats
• Human Geography data production and dissemination

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of GEOINT experience.
• Demonstrated experience in geography, cartography, and GIS.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS applications.
• Knowledge of digital cartography and GIS production techniques.
• Knowledge of NGA digital data formats.
• Ability to analyze imagery and non-imagery source data for hydrographic products and databases.
• Ability to work effectively in a government/contractor team environment.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Willingness to obtain a CI Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in nautical or maritime domains.
• Experience with Electronic Nautical Chart (ENC) or Digital Nautical Chart (DNC) production.
• Experience with hydrographic survey data.
• Experience supporting NGA, DoD, Intelligence Community, or other federal geospatial missions.
• Experience with Human Geography products and geospatial data dissemination.

Key Responsibilities

Cartographic & GIS Production

• Produce a broad range of human geography products, including attributed data, maps, and written reports.
• Perform cartographic and GIS analysis using data from multiple sources.
• Extract and analyze features from rasterized nautical charts, digital hydrographic survey data, and ortho-rectified imagery.
• Perform GIS production, data management, data conflation, and quality assurance activities.
• Support Digital Nautical Chart and Electronic Nautical Chart conversion, production, and review.

Human Geography & GEOINT Support

• Provide geospatial analysis support for Human Geography and international activities.
• Support development and maintenance of Human Geography programs and products.
• Assist Government counterparts with acquisition, management, and dissemination of Human Geography data.
• Support efforts to identify information sources and tools that improve awareness and information sharing across the Intelligence Community, DoD, and civilian agencies.
• Support quality assurance, training, technical, and geospatial activities associated with Human Geography programs.

Collaboration & Mission Support

• Work closely with Government, contractor, and partner personnel.
• Participate in technical exchanges with personnel located at the assigned site and around the globe.
• Support existing and developing mission areas and evolving customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate and timely production while meeting established quality and productivity standards.

What Makes Someone Successful

The successful candidate will be:

• Technically proficient in GIS and cartographic production
• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working with imagery and non-imagery source data
• Able to learn new geospatial production processes quickly
• Comfortable working independently while contributing to a team
• Able to maintain focus and productivity in a mission-driven environment
• A strong communicator and collaborative team member
• Committed to producing accurate, high-quality GEOINT products
• Comfortable working in a classified, on-site government environment

Physical & Cognitive Requirements

The position requires the ability to:

• Sit and work at a desk/computer for extended periods, up to approximately eight hours per day.
• Communicate effectively through speaking and hearing.
• Perform repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements associated with computer and office equipment.
• Perform close-vision tasks associated with computer-based geospatial production.
• Learn new tasks and production processes.
• Maintain focus and independently complete assigned tasks.
  
• Remember and consistently apply established processes.
• Complete work within established productivity and quality requirements.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefits Overview

Fathom Management offers full-time employees a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and immediate vesting
• Military leave
• Professional training and development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee wellness program
• Commuter benefits
• And more

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fathom Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.