Sr. Cartographic Standards Development Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Cartographic Standards Development Specialist to join our team in supporting the standardization of practices and tradecraft across the International Partnership Manager's Area of Engagement. The ideal candidate will have expertise in developing Standard Operation Procedures (SOP), business processes, general guidelines, etc., and will play a key role in ensuring the consistency and quality of maps and charts produced by international co-producers.

Duties:

• Utilize a deep understanding of geography, cartographic finishing principles, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to review and provide reports to government managers on international co-producers produced maps and charts at various scales, including the Joint Operations Graphic (JOG) and the Tactical Pilotage Chart (TPC).

• Participate in technical exchanges with international partners and contract personnel located globally, facilitating activities in support of map/chart production such as writing SOPs, creating how-to guides, and training coworkers.

Skills and Experience:

Required:

• Knowledge of Feature Data Specifications or Product Specifications (DPS), including the Topographic Data Store (TDS) and Multinational Geospatial Co-production Program (MGCP) schemas, Data product Specifications (DPS), and/or Standard Information Guidance (SIG) for GEOINT product lines (JOG and TPC).

• Familiarity with digital data formats such as vector data, shapefile, spatial databases, GML, and XML.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in cartography, with a focus on producing and reviewing JOG and TPC Charts.

• At least 5 years of experience performing QA reviews of JOG and TPC charts.

Desired:

• Experience serving in a supervisory or Technical Lead role.

• Experience training coworkers or others in cartographic techniques and best practices.

Additional Requirements:

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment as well as independently.

• Proficiency in relevant software applications such as GIS software and cartographic tools.

If you possess the required skills and experience and are passionate about contributing to the standardization of cartographic practices on an international scale, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Original Posting Date:

2024-06-10

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.