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 with willingness to obtain POLY level clearance is required.

• 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. These services will use the FGModernization Geographic Names Processing System (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 provided by the toponymist are used by the federal government and other U.S. and foreign users; their accuracy and reliability are essential to those missions.

• Research, order, scan, and geo‑reference hydrographic and topographic sources, supporting textual sources, and commercial imagery to enhance toponymic and geographic accuracy. Georeferenced maps and imagery must be conflated with the GNDB. Spelling and other metadata shall be verified.

• Interpret and apply policies governing the treatment of names as well as general guidelines emanating from the BGN, the Department of State (DoS), NATO, and other related organizations.

• Research using ArcGIS Pro and QGIS software as well as common office business software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, e‑mail, and internet browsers) and utilize internet and other general research tools. Sources regularly used include native maps, secondary source maps, historic maps for extraction and comparison, textual documents, Internet sources, and imagery at various resolutions. Services will result in the creation of shape files, geo‑databases, and data retrieval/storage.

• Research and recommend native maps or data for acquisition to use as new source material for production. This includes identifying the producer of the native map or data and where to obtain it.

• Provide foreign translation as necessary to support the Office of Geography and Mission.

• Ensure a current and accurate International Trade in Arms Regulations (ITAR) exemption is in effect for all requested support involving partner interaction.

• Active TS/SCI clearance with willingness to obtain POLY level clearance is required.

• High school diploma and at least 10 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• ILR Skill Level certification for reading in Mandarin (minimum 2+).

• Intermediate experience with GIS software, including ArcGIS Pro and QGIS.

• Advanced experience with GIS software, including ArcGIS Pro and QGIS.

• Advanced understanding of and application of Geographic Names collection methodologies.

• 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.

• Experience with native maps, secondary source maps, historic maps for extraction and comparison, and mapping imagery for stereo and mono extraction at various resolutions.

• Experience creating shape files, geo‑databases, and features, including data retrieval/storage.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in advanced Python scripting.

• Regional geographic proficiency in the analyst's AOR at the SME level.

Pay Range $73,450.00 – $

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement. More details are available at

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.