Production Specialist/Cartographer - Middle in Columbia

Job Description 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 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: Required 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 (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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