Korean Toponymist - TS/SCI Required

Leidos • St. Louis, MO

106d • $72,150 - $130,425

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a candidate for a Korean Toponymist (Geospatial Linguist) candidate to support a customer site in St Louis, MO. Active TS/SCI and willingness to obtain a POLY level clearance is REQUIRED to be considered. The Toponymist (Geospatial Linguist) shall analyze and conflate information associated with feature data listed in the Geographic Names Database (GNDB) while working closely with Intelligence Community (IC) geographic names experts. Selected candidate will use agency guidance and policies to respond to questions concerning the proper and correct usage of names, various Romanization systems, and the treatment of descriptive information on standard products. These services will use the Geographic Names Processing Systems (GNPS), charts, imagery and geospatial tools to refine names information for use in all types of products and to respond to use question via the Ad Hoc Query process. In addition, the candidate will prepare files and maps for work, accurately entering data to maintain and update the GNDB, including batching the completed work into the GNDB. The accuracy and reliability of the selected candidate’s work is essential to the missions of these users.

Requirements

• Requires HS and 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• ILR Skill Level Two certification for reading (DLPT5 2/2) in the language or willingness to pass reading language test of 2+ or higher.
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience.
• Experience using ArcGIS or GeoMedia Pro; creating shapefiles, geo-databases; utilizing native maps, secondary source maps, and historic maps for extraction and comparison; mapping imagery for stereo and mono extraction at various resolutions; and expertise in research and information gathering.

Nice To Haves

• Specific experience processing geographic names following agency policies and procedures.
• Self-starter capable of working independently with minimal supervision and guidance.
• Ability to multitask and deliver quality products within specified timelines.
• Ability to work well as part of a team effort.
• BA degree and 4 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 years of prior relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Scan and geo-reference hardcopy maps, research, and order geospatial data sources and commercial imagery to use as reference sources.
• Conflate georeferenced maps and imagery with the GNDB.
• Interpret and apply national and international policies governing the treatment of geographic names and general guidelines from the US Board on Geographic Names (US BGN), the Department of State (DoS), NATO, and other related organizations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Health and Wellness programs.
• Income Protection.
• Paid Leave.
• Retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees