Middle-Level Cartographic Analyst

Fathom Management LLC•Springfield, VA

21h•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for a skilled, motivated Middle-Level Cartographic Analyst to join the Intelligence & Unmanned Enterprise (IUE) team supporting the Human Geography Division (SFGE)-the organization responsible for delivering mission-critical human geography intelligence to the IC, NSG, and ASG. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving complex geospatial challenges, and want your work to directly influence policy decisions and global mission success, this role is for you. As a Cartographic Analyst, you will be a vital contributor to the production, refinement, and dissemination of Human Geography intelligence. Your responsibilities will include:

Requirements

5+ years of GEOINT experience
Strong background in geography, cartography, and GIS
Proficiency with ArcGIS applications
Understanding of digital cartography and NGA production formats
Experience analyzing imagery and non-imagery data for hydrographic environments

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in Nautical Maritime domains
Familiarity with maritime charting, ENC workflows, and hydrographic data

Responsibilities

Apply your knowledge of geography, research methods, GIS, and data management to produce Human Geography datasets, maps, and written reports.
Perform advanced data conflation, attribution, and integration to ensure accuracy and completeness of mission products.
Support the International Program for Human Geography (IPHG) through quality assurance, training, and technical/geospatial assistance during Plenary and Technical meetings.
Provide analysis and geospatial expertise to customer IPHG and international engagement activities (bilateral and multilateral).
Partner with government personnel to acquire, manage, and distribute Human Geography data.
Post products to NSG repositories including APAN and PiX.
Identify emerging tools, data sources, and technologies to enhance Human Geography awareness and collaboration across the IC, DoD, and Civil Agencies.
Participate in technical exchanges with government counterparts, international partners, and contract teams-both locally and across global mission areas.
Work within a blended government/contractor team supporting Electronic Nautical Chart (ENC) conversion, production, and review.
Support mission areas involving Digital Nautical Chart (DNC) and ENC conversion workflows.
Perform cartographic and GIS analysis using rasterized nautical charts, digital hydrographic survey data, and ortho-rectified imagery.
Extract, attribute, and validate features for hydrographic products and NGA databases.