Finnish Toponymist Position

Job Title: Finnish Toponymist

Job Summary: Leidos is seeking a Finnish Toponymist to work remotely in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. The successful candidate will analyze and provide conflated information associated with Foundation feature data listed within the Geographic Names Database (GNDB) and other data repositories.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze and provide conflated information associated with Foundation feature data listed within the Geographic Names Database (GNDB) and other data repositories.
• Use BGN and customer guidance and policies to respond to questions concerning the proper and correct application of names, various romanization systems, and the treatment of descriptive information on map products.
• 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.
• Interpret and apply policies governing the treatment of names as well as general guidelines emanating from the BGN, the Department of State (DoS), North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and other related organizations.

Requirements:

• Proficient in Finnish at the minimum level of ILR 2/2 as delineated on the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT).
• Typically requires Bachelors' degree or equivalent experience and less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• US Citizenship required and must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance.
• Demonstrated experience with GIS software to include ArcGIS Pro and QGIS.
• Basic understanding of application of Geographic Names collection methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience to produce GEOINT products.
• Ability to operate successfully in a fast-paced and dynamic environment as a team-member and as an independent analyst.
• Experience in research and information gathering.
• Knowledge of GEOINT Sources.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Python Scripting.
• Regional Geographic proficiency in the geographies of the analyst's area of responsibility.

Pay Range: $42, $76,375.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary.