Korean Toponymist - TS/SCI Required

Leidos•St. Louis, MO

1d•$73,450 - $132,775•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Geospatial Linguist, also known as a Toponymist, who will join an elite team of experts. The position involves analyzing and conflating information associated with feature data in the Geographic Names Database (GNDB) and working closely with Intelligence Community (IC) geographic names experts. The selected candidate will use agency guidance and policies to address questions regarding the proper and correct usage of names, various Romanization systems, and the treatment of descriptive information on standard products. Services will utilize the Geographic Names Processing Systems (GNPS), charts, imagery, and geospatial tools to refine names information for various products and respond to queries via the Ad Hoc Query process. Additionally, the candidate will prepare files and maps, accurately enter data to maintain and update the GNDB, and batch completed work into the GNDB. The accuracy and reliability of the work are essential to user missions. The company emphasizes a fast-paced, innovative environment, seeking individuals who are proactive and driven.

Requirements

Requires HS and 5 years of prior relevant experience.
Qualified candidates will possess an ILR Skill Level Two certification for reading (DLPT5 2/2) in Korean or be willing to pass a reading language test of 2+ or higher.
Minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience.
Experience using ArcGIS or GeoMedia Pro.
Experience creating shapefiles and geo-databases.
Experience utilizing native maps, secondary source maps, and historic maps for extraction and comparison.
Experience mapping imagery for stereo and mono extraction at various resolutions.
Expertise in research and information gathering.
Active TS/SCI clearance.
Willingness to obtain a POLY level clearance.

Nice To Haves

Specific experience processing geographic names following agency policies and procedures is highly desired.
Ideal candidate must be a self-starter and capable of working independently with minimal supervision and guidance.
Candidate must be able to multitask and deliver quality products within specified timelines.
Candidate should 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. Additional years of experience can be considered in lieu of degree.

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, including guidelines from the US Board on Geographic Names (US BGN), the Department of State (DoS), and NATO.
Analyze and conflate information associated with feature data listed in the Geographic Names Database (GNDB).
Respond to questions concerning the proper and correct usage of names, various Romanization systems, and the treatment of descriptive information on standard products.
Use agency guidance and policies.
Prepare files and maps for work.
Accurately enter data to maintain and update the GNDB.
Batch completed work into the GNDB.