Production Specialist​/Cartographer Middle Level

Cartographic Analyst – QSL

The QSL Cartographic Analyst position supports the mission of the Maritime Safety Office (SFH). The role requires proficiency in a fast‑paced, team environment, the ability to manage multiple time‑constrained projects, and to conduct independent quality reviews of all completed products prior to submission to the NGA POC.

• Required:
• 3 to 10 years of cartographic finishing, feature extraction from maps, charts or various imagery sources, attribution population, and related experience.
• Knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS and PLTS.
• Ability to geo‑rectify maps, charts and various sources.
• Knowledge of NGA Products and Services.
• Experience creating, editing, and manipulating shape files, geodatabases, and features.
• Ability to export data in multiple formats, predominantly standard MILSPEC as well as shape files.
• Knowledge of generalization rules.
• Ability to use imagery for the purposes of nautical chart compilation.
• Experience combining digital cartography, computer technology, GIS, cartographic and geospatial production techniques, remote sensing, photogrammetry, and digital formats.
• Ability to order, manipulate, and interpret various types of satellite imagery used as a source for feature extraction (coastline, etc.).
• Ability to perform manual or automated bulk quality checks.
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Access and Excel.
• Knowledge of geospatial database content management.
• Knowledge of symbolization rules (how symbols are used to portray features).
• Experience working with geospatial data in a multi‑user enterprise environment.
• Knowledge of S57 data format.
• Ability to write Python scripts in ArcGIS.
• Experience working in the maritime GEOINT domain.
• Desired:
• Experience creating, editing, and manipulating shape files, geodatabases, and features.
• Ability to export data in multiple formats, predominantly standard MILSPEC as well as shape files.
• Knowledge of generalization rules.
• Ability to use imagery for the purposes of nautical chart compilation.
• Experience combining digital cartography, computer technology, GIS, cartographic and geospatial production techniques, remote sensing, photogrammetry, and digital formats.
• Ability to order, manipulate, and interpret various types of satellite imagery used as a source for feature extraction (coastline, etc.).
• Ability to perform manual or automated bulk quality checks.
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Access and Excel.
• Knowledge of geospatial database content management.
• Knowledge of symbolization rules (how symbols are used to portray features).
• Experience working with geospatial data in a multi‑user enterprise environment.
• Knowledge of S57 data format.
• Ability to write Python scripts in ArcGIS.
• Experience working in the maritime GEOINT domain.

Clearance required: TS/SCI
Location: Springfield, VA
Salary Range: $83,000.00 to $

• Combined Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance
• Disability (Short‑Term and Long‑Term)
• Vision Insurance (CONUS‑based employees)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

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