Cartographic Technician/GIS in Northern VA

Salary Range: $50-75k/year (based on level of experience)
Position Type: Contract to Hire
Duration: 6 months
Number of Openings: 2 (hiring immediately)

Client: Our client is a large government integrator in Northern, VA that supports the NGA and other defense clients in the area.

Job Description:

1) Responsible for translating geographic information about the earth's surface and the objects found on it, into a topographical and/or aeronautical map.
2) Compiles geographic data from a variety of sources including satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps.
3) Works with related GIS software and programs to create and maintain maps that can be combined with geographically referenced data.
4) Meets with users to define data needs, project requirements/required outputs, or to develop applications.
5) Analyzes spatial data for geographic statistics to incorporate into documents and reports.
6) Enters new map data through use of a digitizer or by direct input of coordinate information using the principles of cartography including coordinate systems, longitude, latitude, elevation, topography, and map scales.
7) Works on problems of diverse scope.
8) Acts as advisor to a division or teams within the division and becomes actively involved as required to meet schedules or resolve problems.
9) Contributes to the development of the organization's goals and objectives.

Required Education/Skills:

1) Bachelor's degree in a GIS, Cartography, scientific or equivalent discipline
2) 2+ years of related experience with ArcGIS and cartographic production knowledge of standard DoD products
3) Must have DoD experience/ knowledge and the ability to obtain a US Clearance

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Keywords: TLM, JOG, TPC, ONC, MDG, Atlas, EVC, ICM, GIS, geospatial, geography, cartography, arcgis, maps, mapping.