Mandarin Toponymist​/Geospatial Linguist - TS​/SCI

Role Overview

Leidos is seeking a Mandarin Toponymist / Geospatial Linguist to support a customer site in Springfield, VA.

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

The Toponymist shall 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 candidate will use agency guidance and policies to respond to questions concerning proper and correct usage of names, various Romanization systems, and the treatment of descriptive information on standard products.

These 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 also prepare files and maps for work, accurately entering data to maintain and update the GNDB, including batching the completed work into the GNDB.

The accuracy and reliability of this work are essential to the mission of users.

• Analyze and provide conflated information associated with foundation feature data listed within the GNDB and other data repositories, while working closely with geographic names experts.
• Use BGN guidelines 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 Geospatial 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.
• 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 are verified.
• Interpret and apply policies governing the treatment of names as well as general guidelines emanating from BGN, the Department of State (DoS), NATO, and other related organizations.
• Research using ArcGIS Pro and QGIS as well as common office software and utilize Internet and other general research tools. Sources regularly used include: native maps, secondary source maps, historic maps used for extraction and comparison, textual documents, Internet sources, and imagery at various resolutions. Services result in 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 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.
• High school graduate and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• ILR Skill Level certification for reading in the language (minimum Level 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.
• Demonstrated experience operating successfully in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment as part of a team and independently.
• Expertise in research and information gathering.
• Knowledge of regularly used GEO INT sources.
• Experience with native maps, secondary source maps, historic maps used for extraction and comparison, mapping imagery for stereo and mono extraction at various resolutions.
• Experience creating shape files, geo‑databases, and features including data retrieval and storage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in advanced Python scripting.
• Regional…