GIS Cartographer

Posted 4 Days Ago
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Arlington, VA, USA
In-Office
124K-152K Annually
Expert/Leader
Aerospace • Information Technology • Professional Services • Security • Software
The Role
Creates and maintains geographic databases, maps, imagery, vectors, rasters, and related cartographic products. Performs GIS spatial analysis, map design, quality assurance, standardization, and ad hoc cartographic support for Air Force modeling, simulation, airspace, and range initiatives. Coordinates with stakeholders, documents procedures, and distributes geographic data in appropriate formats while supporting Pentagon-based mission requirements.
Summary Generated by Built In

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Data Science and Data Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Cartography, ESRI ArcGIS, GIS Spatial Analysis

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Looking for a GIS Cartographer opportunity at a place you can make an impact every day?  Discover this great opportunity in Headquarters Air Force AF/A35E, Pentagon.  Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense by discovering your new role supporting this critical mission. GDIT supports the US Air Force as a prime for their Air Force Modeling and Simulation Support Services 3.0 contract supporting Operational Training and Test Infrastructure (OTTI) Lines of Effort. Our team ensures the Department of the Air Force maintain mission readiness and lethality by providing reliable, interoperable, and mission-aligned OTTI and Modeling and Simulation capabilities. You will be part of a large team of programmers that works closely with the customer and other GDIT teams to deliver quality systems. 


MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a GIS Cartographer, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of The Air Force.

  • Conduct cartographic-based requests to support AF/A35E with OTTI efforts.
  • Maintain current geographic databases, including shape files, hard copy maps, rasters, vectors, imagery, and geographic data, and distribute needed files to designers in the appropriate formats.
  • Ensure maps are designed correctly as well as maintain quality assurance and quality control oversight.
  • Ensure cartographic principal standardization, best practices, and procedures are utilized.
  • Analyze the writing of cartographic stander operating procedures.
  • Provide ad hoc map creation and cartographic design support, as needed.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

  • An active DoW Secret security clearance.
  • A Bachelor’s degree.
  • 10 years of experience with cartography, and GIS software.
  • Experience with and understanding of AF OTTI elements specifically, airspace, and ranges.
  • Experience with HAF-level coordination processes and ability to access and work at the Pentagon.
  • Experience with using ArcGIS, ESRI, ArcGIS. w/3D Spatial Extensions, Map Publisher plug-in, Google Earth, KML, SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Suite.
  • Experience with Solar Glare Hazard Analysis Tool (SGHAT) and Radar Line of Sight modeling.
  • Knowledge of Air Force and DoW airspace databases to include Digital Aeronautical Flight Information File (SAFIF) and DoW Flight Information Publications - Area Planning (AP/1A Special Use Airspace and AP/1B Military Training Routes).
  • Familiarity with USAF Airspace, Range, Radar, and Cyber nomenclature, SSI-TRF expertise.
  • The ability to travel up to 25%.

Additional desired experience and skills:

  • Advanced (master's) geospatial degree.
  • Strongly driven to present error-free work products.
  • Able to be resourceful under pressure.
  • Able to prioritize, multi-task, adapt to rapidly changing schedules.
  • Able to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

  • Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
  • Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
  • Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
  • Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace


The likely salary range for this position is $124,093 - $151,800. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Arlington

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

 



Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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Skills Required

  • Active Department of War Secret security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 10 years of experience with cartography and GIS software
  • Experience with Air Force Operational Training and Test Infrastructure elements, including airspace and ranges
  • Experience with HAF-level coordination processes and ability to access and work at the Pentagon
  • Experience using ArcGIS, ESRI ArcGIS 3D Spatial Extensions, Map Publisher, Google Earth, KML, SharePoint, Microsoft Office applications, and Adobe Suite
  • Experience with Solar Glare Hazard Analysis Tool and Radar Line of Sight modeling
  • Knowledge of Air Force and Department of War airspace databases, including SAFIF, AP/1A, and AP/1B
  • Familiarity with USAF airspace, range, radar, and cyber nomenclature and SSI-TRF expertise
  • Ability to travel up to 25%
  • Advanced master's geospatial degree
  • Ability to produce error-free work, prioritize tasks, adapt to changing schedules, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision

General Dynamics Information Technology Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Affordable Benefits — Pay and benefits are described as good or okay in multiple places, and the overall package is often portrayed as acceptable even when base pay is not viewed as top-tier.
  • Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision plan options are presented as comprehensive, with additional protections like disability and life insurance contributing to a well-rounded health and protection offering.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company match is consistently highlighted as part of the total rewards package, supporting longer-term financial planning.

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