Production Specialist/Cartographer - Middle

Leidos LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos LLC is seeking a talented Cartographer to support large- and small-scale cartographic production in a high-tempo GEOINT environment. The role requires strong geography knowledge, cartographic finishing principles, and GIS to produce and review high-quality maps for mission support.

Responsibilities include producing and reviewing maps, analyzing data for accuracy, and mentoring team members while coordinating with government and industry partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with relevant experience in cartography/GEOINT.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with willingness to obtain CI Poly.
• Experience in cartographic finishing, feature extraction, and data content management.
• Knowledge of DPS, MGCP schemas, DPS, SIG for GEOINT products and related map types.
• Familiarity with digital data formats (vector, shapefile, GML, XML).
• Experience with editing/merging/conflating geospatial content.
• Experience using resources like GRiD, GEOPAK, AAFIF, DNC, MGCP, etc.
• Proficiency with cartographic finishing software and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Produce, edit, and review maps and charts at multiple scales using established standards.
• Conflate, edit, and symbolize geospatial information to deliver finished products and QA reviews.
• Analyze Foundation data for coverage, accuracy, currency, and applicability to mission needs.
• Participate in technical exchanges with government, industry, and international teams.
• Develop SOPs, training guides, and mentor team members.

Skills

Cartographic finishing

Feature extraction

Data content management

GIS

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Cartographic Web Services (CWS)

Digital Cartographic Studio (DCS)

ArcGIS Desktop/Pro

Cartographic Automation Production Solution (CAPS)

Job description

If you are a talented Cartographer who would thrive in an environment that supports large- and small-scale cartographic production in a high-tempo GEOINT environment then look no further!! The role requires a strong understanding of geography, cartographic finishing principles, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to produce, edit, and review high-quality maps and charts while ensuring timely, accurate mission support. Successful candidates are adaptable, team-oriented, professional, and committed to delivering high-quality GEOINT products.

Key Responsibilities

Produce, edit, and review national and international maps and charts at various scales using established cartographic standards. Create and maintain standard mapping products, including: Topographic Map (TM) MGCP Topographic Map (MTM) Image City Map (ICM) Joint Operations Graphic (JOG) Tactical Pilotage Chart (TPC) Jet Navigation Chart (JNC) Global Navigation Chart (GNC) Operational Navigation Chart (ONC) Evacuation Chart (EVC) Attribute, conflate, edit, exploit, extract, format, manipulate, merge, position, and symbolize geospatial information to produce finished map/chart products and perform quality assurance reviews. Analyze and evaluate Foundation data for coverage, accuracy, currency, completeness, and applicability to mission requirements. Participate in technical exchanges with Government, industry partners, academia, military, civil partners, and geographically dispersed teams. Support mission readiness by developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), creating training guides, and mentoring team members.

Skills and Experience

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and/or 4 – 8 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s degree with 2 – 6 years of prior relevant experience.
• Active TS/SCI with willingness to get CI Poly.
• Demonstrated experience in cartographic finishing, feature extraction, and data content management.
• Knowledge of Feature Data Specifications or Product Specifications (DPS) to include, the Topographic Data Store (TDS) and Multinational Geospatial Co-production Program (MGCP) schemas, Data Product Specification (DPS), and/or Standard Information Guidance (SIG) for GEOINT product lines which include Topographic Map (TM), MGCP Topographic Map (MTM), Joint Operations Graphic (JOG), Tactical Pilotage Chart (TPC), Jet Navigation Chart (JNC), Global Navigation Chart (GNC), and Operational Navigation Chart (ONC) and variants (provisional, automated, etc.).
• Knowledge of digital data formats including, vector data, shapefile and spatial database, GML, and Extensible Markup Language (XML).
• Knowledge and skills necessary to edit, merge, and/or conflate geospatial content.
• Experience finding and using resources/webservices/websites as they pertain to features/attributes required for portrayal on map/charts. Resources may include: Geographic Names, Boundaries, GRiD, Geodetic Packages (GEOPAK), Automated-Air-Facilities-Intelligence-File (AAFIF), Digital Vertical Obstruction Files (DVOF), Digital Nautical Chart (DNC), TDS, MGCP, etc.
• Demonstrated expertise with cartographic finishing software and automation tools, such as Cartographic Web Services (CWS), Digital Cartographic Studio (DCS), ArcGIS Desktop/Pro and extensions, and/or Cartographic Automation Production Solution (CAPS).
• Demonstrated experience performing geo‑locational mensuration functions, extract coordinates and positional relationships from digital database systems.
• Demonstrated experience performing imagery interpretation from various imagery sources to validate features present on or missing from map/chart products and the underlying feature data.
• Basic experience using a geospatial database.
• Demonstrated experience communicating technical aspects of the cartographic product finishing tradecraft with clarity and accuracy both verbally and written.
• Experience with combining digital cartography, computer technology, GIS, cartographic and geospatial production techniques, remote sensing, photogrammetry, and digital data formats.
• Experience performing Quality Control and/or Quality Assurance of maps/chart using documented specifications and standards.

Desired Experience

• In developing production schedules in order to deliver customer requirements on‑time or ahead of the due date.
• Experience with Python scripting.
• Experience serving in a supervisory or Technical Lead work role.
• Experience training coworkers or others in cartographic techniques and best practices.
• Familiarity with emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, tools, and methodologies, with an understanding of their applications, implications, and integration into daily geospatial and intelligence workflows.

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At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting: July 24, 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.

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 here.

Commitment and Diversity

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.

Additional Information

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Payment and Benefits Detail

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 here.