Mandarin Toponymist​/Geospatial Linguist - TS​/SCI

Description

Leidos is seeking a candidate for a Mandarin Toponymist (Geospatial Linguist) to support a customer site in St Louis, MO.

Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to obtain a POLY level clearance are REQUIRED to be considered.

The Toponymist (Geospatial Linguist) will analyze and conflate 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, Romanization systems, and the treatment of descriptive information on standard products.

These services will utilize the Geographic Names Processing Systems (GNPS), charts, imagery, and geospatial tools to refine names information for use in various products and respond to usage questions via the Ad Hoc Query process. Additionally, the candidate will prepare files and maps, accurately enter data to maintain and update the GNDB, including batching completed work into the GNDB. The accuracy and reliability of the work are essential to the missions of these users.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Scan and geo-reference hardcopy maps, research, and order geospatial data sources and commercial imagery as reference sources.
• Georeferenced maps and imagery must be conflated with the GNDB. Interpret and apply policies from organizations such as the US Board on Geographic Names (US BGN), the Department of State (DoS), NATO, and others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Degree with at least 10 years of relevant experience.
• Qualified candidates will possess an ILR Skill Level Two certification for reading (DLPT5 2/2) in the language or be willing to pass a reading language test of 2+ or higher, with a minimum of 3 years' relevant work experience.
• Experience using ArcGIS or Geo Media Pro, creating shape files, geo-databases, utilizing maps for extraction and comparison, mapping imagery for stereo and mono extraction, and expertise in research and information gathering.

Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to obtain a POLY level clearance are REQUIRED.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience processing geographic names following agency policies is highly desired.
• Self-starter capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to multitask and deliver quality products within deadlines.
• Teamwork skills.
• Bachelor's degree with 10 years of relevant experience or Master's with 8 years. Additional experience can substitute for degrees.

External Referral Eligible

Positions are expected to remain open for at least 3 days from the posting date.

The pay range is a guideline; actual compensation depends on responsibilities, education, experience, skills, and other factors.