Remote Geospatial Cartography Specialist

Bart & Associates

McLean (VA)

Remote

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Bart & Associates seeks a detail-oriented Geospatial Data Analyst to support a federal government client. You will transform geospatial data into accurate, visually effective cartographic products using FME, QGIS, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, and professional cartographic principles.

The role begins as remote and transitions to onsite support as required, working with vector, elevation, imagery, and other datasets to support data integration, analysis, map production, quality control, and

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Science, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field is required.
2–5 years of professional geospatial data analysis experience.
Experience with QGIS for spatial analysis and map production.
Understanding of professional cartographic principles, map design techniques, symbolization, feature placement, annotation, generalization, and cartographic finishing.
Ability to apply visual hierarchy and map composition to communicate geographic information clearly.

Responsibilities

Transform existing geospatial datasets into accurate, readable, and finished cartographic products in accordance with product specifications and customer requirements.
Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot spatial data workflows using FME to transform, validate, automate, and integrate geospatial information from multiple sources.
Use QGIS to perform spatial analysis, create maps, manage geospatial layers, and develop visually effective cartographic products for technical and non-technical audiences.
Apply cartographic symbolization and portrayal rules to represent geographic features based on feature type, attribution, scale, and intended product use.
Perform cartographic generalization, feature displacement, and conflict resolution to maintain geographic relationships while improving map clarity and readability.
Create, edit, and position geographic names, labels, annotation, symbols, and other map elements using established placement techniques to minimize conflicts and ensure legibility.
Develop and maintain map layouts and required product elements, including grids, legends, scale information, marginalia, titles, notes, and other components necessary for final product presentation.
Manage, query, and validate spatial and tabular data using PostgreSQL and PostGIS, including data loading, data review, and basic database maintenance activities.
Perform cartographic finishing and quality control to identify and resolve symbol conflicts, annotation collisions, feature congestion, inconsistent portrayal, and other visual or technical discrepancies.
Collaborate with analysts, developers, project managers, and government stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver accurate, timely geospatial and cartographic products.