Mandarin Toponymist​/Geospatial Linguist - TS​/SCI

Overview

Leidos is seeking a Mandarin Toponymist/ Geospatial Linguist to support a customer site in St Louis, MO. Active TS/SCI and willingness to obtain a POLY level clearance is REQUIRED to be considered.

The Toponymist (Geospatial Linguist) analyzes and conflates information associated with feature data listed in the Geographic Names Database (GNDB) while working closely with Intelligence Community (IC) geographic names experts. The selected candidate will use agency guidance and policies to respond to questions concerning the proper and correct usage of names, various Romanization systems, and the treatment of descriptive information on standard products.

Services will use the Geographic Names Processing Systems (GNPS), charts, imagery and geospatial tools to refine names information for use in all types of products and to respond to use questions via the Ad Hoc Query process. The candidate will prepare files and maps, accurately entering data to maintain and update the GNDB, including batching the completed work into the GNDB.

The accuracy and reliability of the selected candidate’s work are essential to the missions of these users.

• Analyze and provide conflated information associated with Foundation feature data listed within the Geographic Names Database (GNDB) and other data repositories, while working closely with geographic names experts.
• Use BGN guidance and policies to respond to questions concerning the proper and correct application of names, various romanization systems, and the treatment of descriptive information on products. Utilize the FGModernization GNPS, charts, imagery, and geospatial tools to refine names information for use in all types of products and to respond to user questions.
• Accurately enter and maintain data to update the GNDB. Geographic names are provided by Toponymist for use by the federal government and other U.S. and foreign users. Their accuracy and reliability are essential to the missions of these users.
• Research, order, scan, and geo-reference hydrographic and topographic sources, supporting textual sources, and commercial imagery to enhance toponymic and geographic accuracy. Conflate georeferenced maps and imagery with the GNDB. Verify spelling and other metadata.
• Interpret and apply policies governing the treatment of names as well as general guidelines from the BGN, the Department of State (DoS), NATO and other related organizations.
• Research using ArcGIS Pro and QGIS, along with common office software, and utilize internet and other research tools. Produce shape files, geodatabases, and data retrieval/storage.
• Research and recommend native maps or data for acquisition to use as new source material for production, including identifying the producer and where to obtain it.
• Provide foreign translation as necessary to support the Office of Geography and Mission.
• Ensure a current and accurate International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) exemption is in effect for all requested support involving partner interaction.

• Active TS/SCI and willingness to obtain a POLY level clearance is REQUIRED to be considered.
• Requires HS and experience requirements equaling or exceeding 10 years (may include a combination of relevant education and/or experience).
• Qualified candidates will possess an ILR Skill Level certification for reading (minimum 2+) in the language.
• Qualified candidates will have demonstrated intermediate experience with GIS software to include ArcGIS Pro and QGIS.
• Demonstrated advanced experience with GIS software to include ArcGIS Pro and QGIS.
• Advanced understanding of and application of Geographic Names collection methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience operating successfully in a fast-paced and dynamic environment as a team member and as an independent analyst.
• Expertise in research and information gathering.
• Knowledge of regularly used GEO INT Sources.
• Demonstrated experience with native maps, secondary source maps, historic maps used for extraction and comparison, mapping imagery for stereo and mono extraction at various resolutions.
• Demonstrated experience creating shape files, geodatabases, and features including data retrieval/storage.
• Demonstrated experience communicating with clarity and accuracy both verbally and in writing.

• Proficiency in advanced Python scripting.
• Regional geographic proficiency in the geographies of the analyst's AOR at the SME level.