Cartographer

Central Intelligence Agency

Washington, DCFull-time$68–173K/yrPosted 1mo ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$68–173K/yr
Location
Washington, DC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security Clearance Sensitive Compartmented InformationSecurity clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

Central Intelligence Agency is hiring a Cartographer. Cartographers at the CIA produce maps to support intelligence analysis for senior policymakers, including the President, by collecting, analyzing, and integrating geographic data into effective cartographic products.

Key focus areas include Research, design, and produce maps to support CIA intelligence analysis, Collect, analyze, and integrate geographic and substantive data into cartographic products, and Work periodic shift work, including nights and weekends.

Preferred (not required): Cartographic Design Principles, GIS Principles, GIS ESRI ArcGIS, and HTML.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cartographic Design PrinciplesGIS PrinciplesGIS ESRI ArcGISHTMLProgramming LanguagesAvenza MAPublisherIntergraph GeoMedia ProAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopAdobe AcrobatMap ProjectionsThematic MappingStatistical MappingTopographic MappingReference MappingDisplay HierarchiesTypographyData GenerationCollect and Analyze Geographic DataIntegrate Geographic DataWeb Mobile Production

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in CartographyBachelor's Degree in GeographyBachelor's Degree in Geospatial Information SystemsGPA 3.0+U.S. CitizenshipBackground InvestigationSecurity Clearance Sensitive Compartmented InformationAbility to Work Periodic Shift Work

Full job description

Cartographers produce maps to support intelligence analysis for senior policymakers, including the President of the United States. Minimum Qualifications Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Ability to collect, analyze, and integrate geographic and substantive data into an effectively designed cartographic product Knowledge of cartographic design principles including color and symbology theory, map projections, thematic and statistical mapping, topographic and reference mapping, display hierarchies, typography, and data generation Knowledge of GIS principles including data types; data layers; basic geographic, analytic and statistical functions; geographic coordinate systems; and data formatting Ability to work periodic shift work, including nights and weekends Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation Desired Qualifications Proficient in the use of, or be rapidly gaining expertise with the software, hardware, and platforms necessary for cartographic, graphic, and web/mobile production, such as some of the following: GIS ESRI ArcGIS HTML Programming languages Avenza MAPublisher Intergraph GeoMedia Pro Microsoft Office Adobe software such as Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat Experience with the Adobe suite of software and web and mobile conveyance As a Cartographer at CIA, you will research, design, and produce maps to support CIA intelligence analysis. You will receive internal training and participate in external workshops and conferences. You will work with colleagues to define project requirements, offer insight on visual presentation, and provide substantive input including geographic features and Board on Geographic Names rulings. Security clearance required: Sensitive Compartmented Information

Education Bachelor's degree in one of the following: Cartography Geography Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale is preferred, but exceptions are made for extenuating circumstances

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