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Leidos · 1 month ago

Mandarin Toponymist/ Geospatial Linguist - TS/SCI Required

St Louis, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$72K/yr - $130K/yr

10+ years exp

Leidos is seeking a Mandarin Toponymist/ Geospatial Linguist to support a customer site in St Louis, MO. The role involves analyzing and conflating information related to geographic names while collaborating with intelligence community experts and maintaining data accuracy in the Geographic Names Database.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Analyze and provide conflated information associated with Foundation feature data listed within the Geographic Names Database (GNDB) and other data repositories, while working closely with geographic names experts

Use BGN and 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 products. These services will use the FGModernization Geographic Names Processing System (GNPS), charts, imagery, and geospatial tools to refine names information for use in all types of products and to respond to user questions

Accurately enter and maintain data to update the GNDB. Geographic names are provided by Toponymist for use by the federal government and other U.S. and foreign users. Their accuracy and reliability are essential to the missions of these users

Research, order, scan, and geo-reference hydrographic and topographic sources, supporting textual sources, and commercial imagery to enhance toponymic and geographic accuracy. Georeferenced maps and imagery must be conflated with the GNDB. Spelling and other metadata shall be verified

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 (NA TO) and other related organizations

Research using ArcGIS Pro and QGIS software as well as common office business software ( e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, and internet browsers) and utilize internet and other general research tools. Sources regularly used include: native maps, secondary source maps, historic maps used for extraction and comparison, textual documents, Internet sources and imagery at various resolutions. Services will result in the creation of shapefiles, geo-databases, and data retrieval/storage

Research and recommend native maps or data for acquisition to use as new source material for production. This includes identifying the producer of the native map or data and where to obtain it

Provide foreign translation as necessary to support the Office of Geography and Mission

Ensure a current and accurate International Trade in Arms Regulations (ITAR) exemption is in effect for all requested support involving partner interaction

Qualification

Active TS/SCI clearanceGIS software expertiseGeographic Names methodologiesMandarin language proficiencyAdvanced Python scriptingResearchInformation gatheringCreating shapefilesGeo-databasesGEOINT sourcesTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Active TS/SCI and willingness to obtain a POLY level clearance is REQUIRED to be considered

Requires HS and experience requirements equaling or exceeding 10 years and may include a combination of relevant education and or experience

Qualified candidates will possess an ILR Skill Level certification for reading (minimum 2+) in the language

Qualified candidates will have demonstrated intermediate experience with GIS software to include ArcGIS Pro and QGIS

Demonstrated advanced experience with GIS software to include ArcGIS Pro and QGIS

Advanced understanding of and application of Geographic Names collection methodologies

Demonstrated experience operating successfully in a fast-paced and dynamic environment as a team-member and as an independent analyst

Expertise in research and information gathering

Knowledge of regularly used GEO INT Sources

Demonstrated experience with native maps, secondary source maps, historic maps used for extraction and comparison, mapping imagery for stereo and mono extraction at various resolutions

Demonstrated experience creating shapefiles, geo-databases, and features including data retrieval/storage

Demonstrated experience at communicating with clarity and accuracy both verbally and written