Human Geographer (Production Specialist-Mid) NGA - Washington

Masego•Springfield, VA

About The Position

We are looking for a Mid-level TS/SCI-cleared Human Geographer to join our team. The contractor will provide HG support services to Source Office of Geography International and Military Co-production activities (bilateral and multi-national partnerships). Provide geospatial analysis support services to NGA’s IPHG and International Activities (bilateral and multi-national partnerships). Provide subject matter expertise in HG data standards, data modeling, and schema development efforts in support of coproduction. Collaborate with SFG personnel and international partners to support the development of Human Geography data standards, utility, and co-production opportunities. Coordinate outreach in support of Human Geography (HG) data acquisition and joint HG production activities. Support the government in its efforts to further develop and maintain the International Program for Human Geography (IPHG) including facilitation of meetings training activities, technical and geospatial support at Plenary and Technical meetings. Provide geospatial analysis support services to NGA’s IPHG and International Activities (bilateral and multi-national partnerships). Work with Government counterparts in Source and International Affairs to acquire and disseminate Human Geography data. Obtain HG tradecraft best practices. Stay abreast on technical solutions for Human Geography production. Administration of the Human Geography Data Warehouse (HGDW) to include creation of folder structures, meeting schedules and data access points. Post co-produced Human Geography data to NSG data storage and dissemination solutions such as the APAN, PiX, and IGW. Promote HG domain to mission partners. Assess partner capabilities and willingness to participate in joint HG projects. Assist government in developing formal or informal partnerships. Build strategies and plans to engage partners with co-production proposals. Support efforts to identify potential sources of information and tools that may enhance Human Geography community awareness and sharing across the IC community, DoD, and the Civilian Agencies. Assist NGA in maintenance such as uploading/downloading documents and shapefiles. Seek stakeholder & customer feedback to improve partnering to obtain Human Geography data and products. Plan & coordinate on NSG-wide conferences/technical exchange on Human Geography topics. Support NGA as a Human Geography Subject Matter Expert (SME) during international meetings as specified by the Government. Participate in the IC synergy working groups. Conduct and coordinate interim periodic reviews with international Human Geography members and mission partners. Implement engagement review and quality assurance procedures in accordance with our methodology to ensure successful execution. Ensure a current and accurate International Trade in Arms Regulations (ITAR) exemption is in effect for all requested support involving partner interaction.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years’ experience problem solving collaboratively in a multinational environment.
Strong experience utilizing commercial software solutions (ESRI ArcGIS Desktop / Pro)
Highly proficient at using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software such as ArcGIS Pro to generate graphics in support of HG International geospatial co-production meetings and outreach.
Demonstrated experience using SharePoint, ArcGIS online and ArcGIS Pro databases to support continued maintenance of the Human Geography Data Warehouse (HGDW).
Demonstrated experience to organize and facilitate meetings and training sessions both virtually and in person to international partners.
Active TS/SCI, must be willing to take and pass a CI Polygraph

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with foreign partner maps, data, specifications and Human Geography products.
Demonstrated experience in designing and developing web portals.
Demonstrated experience to communicate clearly and efficiently orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Provide HG support services to Source Office of Geography International and Military Co-production activities (bilateral and multi-national partnerships).
Provide geospatial analysis support services to NGA’s IPHG and International Activities (bilateral and multi-national partnerships).
Provide subject matter expertise in HG data standards, data modeling, and schema development efforts in support of coproduction.
Collaborate with SFG personnel and international partners to support the development of Human Geography data standards, utility, and co-production opportunities.
Coordinate outreach in support of Human Geography (HG) data acquisition and joint HG production activities.
Support the government in its efforts to further develop and maintain the International Program for Human Geography (IPHG) including facilitation of meetings training activities, technical and geospatial support at Plenary and Technical meetings.
Work with Government counterparts in Source and International Affairs to acquire and disseminate Human Geography data.
Obtain HG tradecraft best practices.
Stay abreast on technical solutions for Human Geography production.
Administration of the Human Geography Data Warehouse (HGDW) to include creation of folder structures, meeting schedules and data access points.
Post co-produced Human Geography data to NSG data storage and dissemination solutions such as the APAN, PiX, and IGW.
Promote HG domain to mission partners.
Assess partner capabilities and willingness to participate in joint HG projects.
Assist government in developing formal or informal partnerships.
Build strategies and plans to engage partners with co-production proposals.
Support efforts to identify potential sources of information and tools that may enhance Human Geography community awareness and sharing across the IC community, DoD, and the Civilian Agencies.
Assist NGA in maintenance such as uploading/downloading documents and shapefiles.
Seek stakeholder & customer feedback to improve partnering to obtain Human Geography data and products.
Plan & coordinate on NSG-wide conferences/technical exchange on Human Geography topics.
Support NGA as a Human Geography Subject Matter Expert (SME) during international meetings as specified by the Government.
Participate in the IC synergy working groups.
Conduct and coordinate interim periodic reviews with international Human Geography members and mission partners.
Implement engagement review and quality assurance procedures in accordance with our methodology to ensure successful execution.
Ensure a current and accurate International Trade in Arms Regulations (ITAR) exemption is in effect for all requested support involving partner interaction.