Mantech

ManTech provides mission-focused technology solutions and services for U.S. defense, intelligence and federal civilian agencies. In business for more than 53 years, we excel in full-spectrum cyber, data collection & analytics, enterprise IT, systems engineering and software application development solutions that support national and homeland security.

More than 9,300 talented professionals around the globe make up the ManTech family and nearly half are veterans.

Become an integral part of a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization, where our employees come first. At ManTech International Corporation, you’ll help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement.

Currently, ManTech is seeking a Senior Cartographer to join our team in Springfield, VA!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

• Source evaluation of rasterized nautical charts, ENC, digital hydrographic survey data, Notices to Mariners (NtM), orthorectified imagery, chart catalogs and a variety of Open Source or government furnished data sets, to produce project packages for In-House or contract production.

• Compile or update maritime features and attributes for the SFH DNC/ENC portfolio on ArcGIS based Data Capture and Finishing Environment (DCAFE) workstations or ESRI based Foundation GEOINT Modernization (FG MOD) production environment workstations.

• Extracting features from a variety of sources including but not necessarily limited to rasterized nautical charts, ENC, digital hydrographic survey data, NtM, orthorectified imagery, and chart catalogs.

• Writing Python Scripts in ArcGIS to improve efficiency of the production process.

Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of 10 years of combined experience with each of the following areas: 

  • Advanced knowledge of feature data extraction and attribution process.

  •  A minimum 5 years of which being demonstrated experience using ESRI ArcGIS and Production Mapping.

  • Advanced knowledge of basic coordinate systems (latitude and longitude, UTM),  map projections and their properties.

  •  Advanced knowledge of symbolization rules, Arc VST (how symbols are used to portray features).

  • Advanced knowledge on processes to collect data from rasterized sources including the proper rectifying of the source.

  • Advanced experience working with geospatial data in a multi-user enterprise environment.

  •  Experience in team leadership and ability to support, train and represent a group of less­ experienced team members.

• Must have a minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years of demonstrated experience performing cartographic finishing, feature extraction from maps, charts or various imagery sources, attribution population, and related experience.

• Knowledge of NGA products and services.

•  Knowledge or experience with maritime navigation, data, products or services.

•  Experience editing or managing data in an ArcGIS Portal environment.

•  Experience working with geospatial data in a multi-user enterprise environment.

• Experience converting data in multiple formats, especially standard MILSPEC, S-57 and shapefiles.

• Knowledge of cartographic generalization rules.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have an active TS/SCI.

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.