Malaysian Toponymist​/Geospatial Linguist - TS​/SCI

Job Summary

Leidos is seeking a candidate for a Malaysian Toponymist / Geospatial Linguist to support a customer site in St. Louis, MO.

Active TS/SCI clearance is required; willingness to obtain a POLY level clearance is mandatory.

• Analyze and provide conflated information associated with foundation feature data listed within the Geographic Names Database (GNDB) and other data repositories, 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, employing the FGModernization Geographic Names Processing System (GNPS), charts, imagery, and geospatial tools to refine names information and respond to user questions.
• Accurately enter and maintain data to update the GNDB; geographic names are provided by the Toponymist for use by the federal government and other U.S. and foreign users, and their accuracy and reliability are essential to the missions of these users.
• Research, order, scan, 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, with spelling and other metadata verified.
• Interpret and apply policies governing the treatment of names, and adhere to general guidelines from BGN, the Department of State (DoS), the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and other related organizations.
• Use ArcGIS Pro and QGIS software, as well as common office business software, to research and retrieve data, resulting in the creation of shape files, geo‑databases, and data retrieval/storage.
• Research and recommend native maps or data for acquisition to serve as new source material for production, identifying the producer and where to obtain it.
• Provide foreign translation as necessary to support the Office of Geography and Mission.
• Ensure an up‑to‑date 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 a POLY level clearance.
• High school diploma and 10+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• ILR Skill Level certification for reading (minimum 2+) in the language.
• Demonstrated 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, dynamic environment as both a team member and an independent analyst.
• Expertise in research and information gathering.
• Knowledge of regularly used GEO‑INT sources.
• Experience with native, secondary, and historic maps, and with mapping imagery for stereo and mono extraction at various resolutions.
• Experience creating shape files, geo‑databases, and features, including data retrieval and storage.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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

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.