Cartographer (Mid-Level) - TS/SCI
$80,000–$90,000 year
On-siteSt. Louis, Missouri, United States
St. Louis, Missouri, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$80,000–$90,000 yearMid LevelMasters DegreeSmall
Full TimeMid LevelMasters DegreeSmall
Job Summary
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 Maps, Joint Operations Graphics, and Tactical Pilotage Charts. Analyze foundation data for coverage, accuracy, and applicability to mission requirements. Attribute, conflate, and symbolize geospatial information to produce finished map/chart products while performing quality assurance reviews. Participate in technical exchanges with government, industry partners, and dispersed teams. Support mission readiness by developing Standard Operating Procedures, creating training guides, and mentoring team members.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. Citizen
- Active Top-Secret/SCI security clearance at time of application and willingness to complete a CI poly upon request
- A total of 5 points of relevant background via one of the following pathways: High School diploma and 5 years of relevant military or full-time geospatial professional experience
- A total of 5 points of relevant background via one of the following pathways: High School diploma and 4 years of experience plus GPC Level I and II certification
- A total of 5 points of relevant background via one of the following pathways: Relevant Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience
- A total of 5 points of relevant background via one of the following pathways: Relevant Bachelor's degree and relevant Master's degree
- 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 Navigati...
- 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
- 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
- Must pass the E-Verify process upon hire
- Wiser Imagery Services is a drug-free workplace
Desired Qualifications
- 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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