Toponymist / Farsi Specialist

Job Category: Toponymist/Farsi Specialist

Location: National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) Campus East or National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) Campus West

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: None

Shift: Day Job

Potential for Teleworking: No

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret / SCI

Description Nelson Intelligence Solutions prides itself of having the most diverse and accomplished staff you will find in your career. NiS offers fantastic benefits and an amazing workplace culture where you will feel valued while you perform mission critical work for the federal government. NiS is seeking a Toponymist Farsi Specialist to join our growing team. As a Toponymist Farsi Specialist, you will be responsible for having a unique knowledge of geography, cartography, and a working knowledge of Geographic Information Systems. The candidate must possess the ability to follow established geospatial data production processes for content analysis, validation, cleansing, collection and reporting. Analyze and validate data content and assemble new content from various sources, including databases, files/spreadsheets, and websites. Adhere to stringent quality control guidelines. Selected applicant will be subject to a background investigation.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS or equivalent military training and experience (4 years of experience in lieu of degree).
• Relevant experience in the following: Geospatial Analysis, Intelligence Community, geospatial data formats, ESRI ArcGIS10 and personal Geodatabases, intelligence fusion analysis and NGA data products and standards

Preferred Additional Skills

• Working knowledge of other geospatial software tools (e.g., ArcSDE, Stereo Analyst, SOCET Set, MS Office Suite, etc.)
• Proficient oral and written communication skills

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc.
• Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of time

NIS Overview NiS is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business with an emphasis on Federal government opportunities in support of the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community and State and local government. NiS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, or genetic information.