Sr. Cartographer-McLean VA TS/SCI Poly

Leidos • McLean, VA

288d • $112,450 - $203,275

About The Position

Looking for a rewarding career challenge? Unleash your potential at Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer's success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. With Leidos, you will enjoy competitive benefits such as Paid Time Off, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and more! Come join an incredible team! This contract is critical to the government and allows team members to work independently and in a team environment to achieve success. If you are passionate, motivated, and want to be part of an organization that values your contributions, we want to hear from you. Apply today! Your greatest work is ahead!

Requirements

• Requires BA/BS and 18+ years of experience, Master's and 10 years of experience or 24 years with no Bachelor's degree.
• TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required.

Nice To Haves

• Strong experience in cartographic design, including thematic mapping, topographic representation, and reference mapping.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator for cartographic design is required.
• Familiarity with Esri's ArcMap, Avenza's MAPublisher, QGIS, and other relevant GIS tools is highly desired.
• Experience with JavaScript mapping libraries (e.g., Leaflet, D3.js, Mapbox) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization, design, and production of cartographic products, integrating both artistic and technical elements to meet customer needs.
• Manage complex and demanding cartographic projects, including direct engagement with customers to understand requirements, facilitate brainstorming sessions, and define design expectations.
• Ensure adherence to cartographic best practices, including color theory, projections, thematic and statistical mapping, hierarchy, and data visualization techniques.
• Oversee quality control, usability, and final product delivery, ensuring compliance with internal workflow procedures, copyright laws, and established production standards.
• Work seamlessly within the Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, and integrate cartographic tools such as Esri's ArcGIS, Avenza's MAPublisher, and QGIS to create dynamic, data-driven maps.
• Utilize JavaScript mapping libraries and cartographic data visualization techniques to enhance map interactivity and functionality.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Schedules
• Discounted Stock Purchase Plans
• Education and Training Support
• Parental Paid Leave

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree