Korean Toponymist - TS/SCI Required

Leidos • Saint Louis, MO

9d

About The Position

We are seeking a Geospatial Linguist, or Toponymist, to join our elite team of experts. In this role, you won't just be processing data; you'll be a cultural cartographer, mapping the hidden histories and linguistic nuances that shape our world. This is a unique opportunity for a meticulous researcher with a global mindset to contribute to projects with a real-world impact. Your work will influence how governments, organizations, and analysts understand the intricate tapestry of our planet's human and physical geography. 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
• Possess an ILR Skill Level Two certification for reading (DLPT5 2/2) in the language or be willing to pass reading language test of 2+ or higher
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience
• Experience using ArcGIS or GeoMedia Pro
• Experience creating shapefiles, 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
• Self-starter and capable of working independently with minimal supervision and guidance
• Able to multitask and deliver quality products within specified timelines
• 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 and general guidelines emanating from the US Board on Geographic Names (US BGN), the Department of State (DoS), the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and other related organizations
• 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 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
• Prepare files and maps for work
• Accurately enter data to maintain and update the GNDB
• Batch the completed work into the GNDB

Benefits

• Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED