SPRINGFIELD, VA Leidos
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Description
Leidos is seeking a candidate for aDanish Toponymist (Geospatial Linguist)candidate to support a customer site in Springfield Virginia.
Active TS/SCI and willingness to obtain a POLY level clearance isREQUIRED to be considered.
The Toponymist (Geospatial Linguist) shall analyze and conflate information associated with feature data listed in the Geographic Names Database (GNDB) while working closely with Intelligence Community (IC) geographic names experts. Selected candidate will use agency guidance and policies to respond to questions concerning the proper and correct usage of names, various Romanization systems, and the treatment of descriptive information on standard products. These services will use the Geographic Names Processing Systems (GNPS), charts, imagery and geospatial tools to refine names information for use in all types of products and to respond to use question via the Ad Hoc Query process. In addition, the candidate will prepare files and maps for work, accurately entering data to maintain and update the GNDB, including batching the completed work into the GNDB. The accuracy and reliability of the selected candidate’s work is essential to the missions of these users.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Selected candidate will scan and geo-reference hardcopy maps, research, and order geospatial data sources and commercial imagery to use as reference sources
Georeferenced maps and imagery must be conflated with the GNDB Selected candidate will interpret and apply national and international policies governing the treatment of and general guidelines emanating from the US Board on Geographic Names (US BGN), the Department of State (DoS), the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and other related organizations
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires HS and 2 – 4 years of prior relevant experience
Qualified candidates will possess an ILR Skill Level Two certification for reading (DLPT5 2/2) in thelanguage and have a minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience
Qualified candidates should also have experience using ArcGIS or GeoMedia Pro; creating shapefiles, geo-databases; utilizing native maps, secondary source maps, and historic maps for extraction and comparison; mapping imagery for stereo and mono extraction at various resolutions; and, expertise in research and information gathering.
Active TS/SCI and willingness to obtain a POLY level clearance isREQUIRED to be considered.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Specific experience processing geographic names following agency policies and procedures is highly desired
Ideal candidate must be a self-starter and capable of working independently with minimal supervision and guidance
Candidate must be able to multitask and deliver quality products within specified timelines
Candidate should work well as part of a team effort
BA degree and 2 – 4 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.
“External Referral Eligible”
MACSS
Original Posting Date:
2025-01-16
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $57,850.00 – $104,575.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
REQNUMBER: R-00151577
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
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