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Cartographer II
Job Description: Perform cartographic finishing, feature extraction, and data content management to customer data standards and in accordance with project specific guidance. Manage a geospatial database. Perform QA/QC functions and correct data call errors. Compile, segregate, evaluate, research, interpret, analyze, and disseminate intelligence information to support operations. Prepare, maintain, and present intelligence displays, reports, and briefings with the creation and use of visual aids and drafting, editing, and proofreading documents for publishing.
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS: Quantico VA, Ft Sam Houston TX, Shaw AFB SC, Ft Shafter HI, Colorado Springs CO, Weisbaden Germany, Vincenza Italy
Required Skills and Education: NOTE: Must attain and maintain active TS/SCI clearance Five (5) to Ten (10) years of demonstrated relevant experience required. A degree (BS) in GIS, Geography, or related field preferred. Cartographic finishing, feature extraction, and data content management related experience required. Knowledge of CIB1, TLMs, MGCP products, MDG, DTED, SRTM, in boundary recovery processes. Knowledge of feature data extraction; attribution process and cartographic finishing techniques. Proficient in ArcGIS, Socet-Set, RemoteView, or comparable ELT software. Superior knowledge of geospatial database content management. Experience with FME, ESRI extract, transform, and load (ETL) tools, or similar software extensions. Experience with GAIT, ArcGIS Data ReViewer, or comparable geospatial data inspection software. knowledge on intelligence organizations and systems; collection and reporting systems, intelligence information sources; techniques of identifying, collating, evaluating, and analyzing information. Superior knowledge of geographical and cultural aspects of foreign countries. Proven ability to develop production schedules and deliver customer requirements on-time or ahead of schedule and proven ability to work independently with minimal oversight. Experience in combining digital cartography, computer technology, GIS, cartographic and geospatial production techniques, remote sensing, photogrammetry, and digital data formats. Experience working with geospatial data in a multi-user enterprise environment. Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security: BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Preferred Skills and Education: Desired Skills: Experience using data mining tools; open source research methods; understanding of military capabilities weapon systems; application engineering, system administration, or software configuration of industry standard geospatial analysis and production software; experience with Oracle Spatial or ArcSDE. Knowledge of python scripting to streamline and automate routine production processes.
Benefits Information: Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).