Middle-Level French Speaking Toponymist Analyst

2 days ago

St Louis, Missouri, United States Fathom Management Full time

Middle-Level French Speaking Toponymist Analyst

Location: NGA–St. Louis (NCW)

Language Preference: French

Clearance: Active TS/SCI (CI Poly eligible)

Schedule: Day Shift – Onsite

Salary Range is based on Education and experience: $80,000 - $100,000

Shape Global Understanding. Strengthen National Intelligence.

Join a team where your linguistic expertise, geospatial skills, and analytical mindset directly support national security. As a Middle-Level French Speaking Toponymist Analyst, you will help ensure the accuracy and integrity of geographic names data used throughout the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), and U.S. government decision making.

This position is ideal for professionals who thrive in a mission-driven environment, are passionate about geography and language, and possess strong attention to detail. Your work will enhance the quality, reliability, and usability of foundational geospatial products used worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

Geospatial Linguistic & Toponymic Analysis

Analyze, validate, and conflate feature data within the Geographic Names Database (GNDB) and related national repositories.Apply Board on Geographic Names (BGN) standards, agency policies, and Romanization systems to ensure proper naming conventions and consistent descriptive information across products.Use the FGModernization Geographic Names Processing System (GNPS), imagery, charts, and geospatial tools to refine names data and respond to queries through the Ad Hoc process.

Data Management & Quality Assurance

Prepare, maintain, and update GNDB entries, ensuring accuracy, coherence, and compliance with agency guidelines.Batch-process completed work into the GNDB and provide quality control checks.

Research & Source Evaluation

Research and collect hydrographic, topographic, and textual source materials to enhance geographic accuracy.Order, scan, and geo-reference maps and imagery; conflate findings with existing GNDB entries.Verify spelling, metadata, and proper feature attribution.

GIS Production & Analysis

Conduct research and geospatial analysis using ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, and associated GEOINT tools.Produce shapefiles, geodatabases, and data products that integrate multiple sources, including native, secondary, and historic maps.Recommend new native maps or data sources that improve production quality and coverage.

Collaboration & Communication

Work closely with IC partners, geographic names experts, and government counterparts.Communicate findings clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing.Support mission needs in a fast-paced environment as both an independent analyst and a collaborative team member.

Basic Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following background pathways (minimum 5 total points of relevant experience/education):

Fluent in speaking and writing FrenchHS diploma + 5+ years relevant experienceBachelor's degree + 4–8 years experienceMaster's degree + 2–4 years experience (Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.)

Required skills include:

ILR 2+ or higher reading proficiency in FrenchIntermediate proficiency in ArcGIS Pro and QGISStrong understanding of Geographic Names collection methodologiesDemonstrated GEOINT research experienceAbility to work effectively under tight deadlines in a dynamic mission environmentExperience working with native, secondary, historic maps and imagery for feature extraction and comparisonProven ability to create shapefiles, geodatabases, and data productsExcellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced Python scripting capabilitiesRegional geographic expertise (SME level) in the assigned Area of Responsibility (AOR)

Join the Mission

This role is an opportunity to combine linguistic knowledge, geographic insight, and analytical precision in support of global intelligence operations. If you are passionate about accuracy, detail, and mission-driven geospatial analysis, we want to meet you.

Benefits Overview: Full-time employees are offered comprehensive and competitive benefits package including paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, health insurance, life insurance, military leave, training, tuition reimbursement, a wellness program, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) retirement plan with company matches/immediate vesting, commuter benefits, and more.

EEO Policy: It is our policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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