Senior GIS Cartographer – DoD Secret Clearance

Serco; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco is seeking a GIS Cartographer to support AF/A35E OTTI efforts at the Pentagon. The role requires 10 years of cartography experience, active DoD Secret clearance, and deep knowledge of ArcGIS, SAFIF, and DoD airspace data.

You will maintain geographic databases, ensure map quality, and collaborate with a large, cross-functional team to deliver mission-critical GIS products. Travel up to 25% is possible.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 10 years of experience with cartography and GIS software.
• Experience with AF OTTI elements (airspace and ranges).
• Experience with HAF-level coordination and access to the Pentagon.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS, ESRI, ArcGIS with 3D Spatial Extensions, Map Publisher, Google Earth, KML, SharePoint, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Suite.
• Familiarity with SAFIF and AP/1A/AP/1B materials.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Knowledge of USAF/DoD airspace databases and SSI-TRF terminology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cartographic-based requests to support AF/A35E OTTI efforts.
• Maintain current geographic databases (shape files, rasters, vectors, imagery) and distribute files to designers in appropriate formats.
• Ensure maps are designed correctly and perform QA/QC oversight.
• Standardize cartographic practices and procedures.
• Analyze writing of standard operating procedures for cartography.
• Provide ad hoc map creation and cartographic design support as needed.

Skills

Cartography

GIS software

ArcGIS & ESRI

3D Spatial Extensions

Geospatial analysis

Air Force/DoD geodata knowledge

Military nomenclature

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced geospatial degree (preferred)

Tools

ArcGIS suite

Google Earth

KML

SharePoint

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Adobe Creative Suite

Map Publisher plug-in

Job description

Serco is seeking a GIS Cartographer to support AF/A35E OTTI efforts at the Pentagon. The role requires 10 years of cartography experience, active DoD Secret clearance, and deep knowledge of ArcGIS, SAFIF, and DoD airspace data.

You will maintain geographic databases, ensure map quality, and collaborate with a large, cross-functional team to deliver mission-critical GIS products. Travel up to 25% is possible.