Senior Cartographer

A highly skilled Senior Cartographer is sought to collaborate with a team at Leidos, a leading provider of technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities, to support a U.S. federal government intelligence agency. The ideal candidate will utilize cartography skills to enhance and convey analytic thoughts and assessments, leveraging geographic information systems to create compelling visual stories.

• Design and develop maps, graphics, illustrations, and layouts for Finished Intelligence (FINTEL) production using advanced technology.
• Analyze and evaluate cartographic information to determine the most suitable data sources for FINTEL.
• Research, select, and evaluate map source data for use in the preparation or revision of maps and charts to various scales.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior cartographers, promoting knowledge sharing and skill development.

• Active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Minimum 12 years of experience related to cartography, with at least a portion of the experience within the last two years.
• Demonstrated proficiency in professional cartography tools, including ArcGIS Maps, Maya, ArcGIS CityEngine, and others.
• Knowledgeable of and demonstrated ability to apply IC and DoD classification guidelines and procedures.
• Experience with DoD and IC imagery assets.
• Demonstrated ability to provide cartographic guidance to junior team members.
• Demonstrated ability to use logic when evaluating and synthesizing multiple sources of information.
• Experience producing timely, logical, and concise cartographic products.
• Experience communicating complex issues clearly in a concise and organized manner both verbally and non-verbally.
• Ability to research and obtain, evaluate, organize, and maintain information within security and data protocols.
• Experience recognizing nuances and resolving contradictions and inconsistencies in information.
• Working knowledge of complex analytic methodologies, such as structured analytic techniques or alternative approaches.

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Apple Final Cut Pro X, and other interactive graphics enablers.
• Demonstrated ability to define problems, supervise studies, and lead surveys to collect and analyze data.
• In-depth knowledge and demonstrable experience with the intelligence production cycle, graphic design, web development, and data science.
• Master's degree in an area related to cartography from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.