Cartographer - Mid-Level
Location: St. Louis, MO
Experience Level: Level 3, Middle (5-10 years)
Required Clearance: Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
Wiser offers innovative solutions to clients in the public, private, and government sectors. We combine technology and expertise to develop inventive solutions that deliver quality results and aid in critical decision making. With the flexibility and efficiency of a small business, we provide nimble responsiveness with the low risk and strong performance experience of an established GEOINT and Geospatial service provider.
Role Description
We are presently identifying candidates for the following position: Cartographer - Level 3. This role involves working closely with analysts to understand their requirements and using your cartography skills to enhance and convey analytic thoughts and assessments. The ideal candidate will have a passion for geographic information systems and a knack for turning complex information into compelling visual stories.
Minimum Qualifications
- U.S. Citizen
- Active Top-Secret/SCI security clearance at time of application and willingness to complete a CI poly upon request.
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Five to ten (5-10) years of relevant and specialized professional experience in cartography.
- Bachelor's degree in Geography or a related field can substitute for 3 years of professional experience requirement; Master's degree in related field can account for 2 years of requirement.
- Demonstrated proficiency in professional cartography tools to include, but not limited to: ArcGIS Maps; Maya; ArcGIS CityEngine; ArcGIS Pro; ERDAS; RemoteView; ArcGIS Pro; ENVI; SOCET GXP; and ArcMap.
- Knowledgeable of and demonstrated ability to apply IC and DoD classification guidelines and procedures.
- Experience with DoD and IC imagery assets.
- Demonstrated ability to use logic when evaluating and synthesizing multiple sources of information.
- Experience producing timely, logical, and concise cartographic products.
- Experience communicating complex issues clearly in a concise and organized manner both verbally and non-verbally; with strong grammar skills.
- Ability to research and obtain, evaluate, organize, and maintain information within security and data protocols.
- Experience recognizing nuances and resolving contradictions and inconsistencies in information.
- Working knowledge of complex analytic methodologies, such as structured analytic techniques or alternative approaches, to examine biases, assumptions, and theories to eliminate uncertainty, strengthen analytic arguments, and mitigate surprise.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred candidates should have completed relevant Formal/Advanced Military Training (Tech School, Advanced Individual Training, A School, or other MOS/AFSC/Rate granting equivalent) or have a current GEOINT Professional Certification-Foundations (GPC-F).
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere, and Flash), Apple Final Cut Pro X, Map Publisher, and any other interactive graphics enablers, languages, or tools.
- In-depth knowledge and demonstrable experience with the intelligence production cycle, executive intelligence production, graphic design, web development, and data science and related technologies.
Responsibilities
- Utilize technology to design maps, graphics, illustrations, and layouts for Finished Intelligence (FINTEL) production.
- Analyze and evaluate cartographic information to determine the most appropriate data sources for FINTEL.
- Research, select, and evaluate map source data for use in the preparation or revision of maps and charts to various scales.
Work Environment
Work is within a team environment and will be conducted on site in St. Louis, MO.
*Candidates are encouraged to submit a resume that explicitly addresses each of the requirements listed above.
Wiser Imagery Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. Our applicants and employees are protected from discrimination and are provided equal access to programs, services, and employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of Wiser Imagery Services.
The safety of our associates, both current and future, is Wiser's highest priority. Wiser is a government federal contractor and adheres to current mandates, laws, and guidance regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
To comply with Federal law, Wiser Imagery Services participates in E-Verify. Successful candidates must pass the E-Verify process upon hire.
Wiser Imagery Services is a drug-free workplace. We respectfully request not to be contacted by recruiters and/or staffing agencies.