CARTOGRAPHER - JUNIOR WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

Job Description Why Choose Royce Geo We're not your typical government contracting company, nor do we want to be. At Royce Geo, we live for building durable and long-lasting relationships with our clients, providing exceptional service with a CAN'T QUIT / WON'T QUIT attitude. We are creating a culture of winning, optimism, FUN, and caring for the person next to you. If you want to work in a real team environment and share the wealth and satisfaction of providing real value to your customer, then this company may be just for you. Royce Geo prides ourselves in our values-first approach. Our values of Accountability, Attitude, Communication, Innovation, and Leadership are integrated into how we approach problems, guide our interactions with others, and create the framework for our culture. We recognize and reward our team members that champion these attributes. We offer a competitive benefit package that is designed to attract and retain exceptional talent. We take care of our team members from multiple facets including health, financial, and well-being programs: * Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision * Health Savings Account with company contribution * Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays * Paid Parental Leave * 401k with generous company match * Training and Development Opportunities * Award Programs * Variety of Company Sponsored Events We are looking for a Junior Cartographer to join us in Springfield, VA. Responsibilities: * Compiling or updating maritime features and attributes on low complexity data sets for the SFH DNC/ENC/CPENC/LPC/DWC/TOD/SMENC/AML portfolio on ESRI-based Vector-Cartographic Production System (VCPS) enterprise Geospatial Information System production environment virtual desktop application (VDA) workstations. Compilation will be from a variety of sources such as rasterized nautical charts, ENC, digital hydrographic survey data, NtM, topographic maps, orthorectified imagery, and chart catalogs. * Source evaluation of rasterized nautical charts, ENC, TOD, digital hydrographic or bathymetric survey data, Notices to Mariners (NtM), topographic maps orthorectified imagery, chart catalogs and a variety of Open Source or government-furnished data sets, and then recommend optimal source/s to be included in low complexity source package. * Perform a quality control check on DNC/ENC/CPENC/LPC/DWC/TOD/SMENC/AML on low complexity data against the sources used and identify discrepancies. Document features and attribution that are not in compliance with the sources used or NGA guidance (e.g. DNC Bulletin, ENC Encoding Guide). After the Contractor has made its review and assessment/s, NGA will perform a final approval assessment of the DNC/ENC/CPENC/LPC/DWC/TOD/SMENC/AML. Required Skills: * TS/SCI Clearance required.
* 1 year of demonstrated cartographic finishing, feature extraction from maps, charts or various imagery sources, attribution population. * 1 year of demonstrated experience using ESRI ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro. * Demonstrated experience loading raster and vector files for viewing/reviewing multiple overlapping data sets. Desired Skills: * Experience creating, editing, and manipulating shapefiles, geodatabases, and features. * Experience exporting data in multiple formats, predominantly standard MILSPEC as well as shapefiles. * Knowledge of generalization rules. * Experience using imagery for the purposes of nautical chart compilation. * Experience combining digital cartography, computer technology, GIS, cartographic and geospatial production techniques, remote sensing, photogrammetry, and digital data formats. * Experience ordering, manipulating, and interpreting various types of satellite imagery used as a source for feature extraction (coastline, etc.). * Experience performing manual or automated bulk quality checks. * Knowledge of geospatial database content management. * Knowledge of symbolization rules (how symbols are used to portray features). * Experience working with geospatial data in a multi-user enterprise environment. EEO Statement Royce Geo. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email or call 703-544-7930 with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) Please review our current job openings and apply for the positions you believe may be a fit. If you are not an immediate fit, we will also keep your resume in our database for future opportunities. About Royce Geo Established in 2015, Royce Geo has quickly evolved into a well-rounded, diverse, small business tackling some of the most complex issues for our Defense and Intelligence Community clients. We are an award-winning small business firm, providing vital support to our mission partners across four core areas: Geospatial Information Technology, Data Analytics, Intelligence, and Training. Our team members are highly skilled subject matter experts, who listen and partner with our clients to accomplish the mission. We own the problem and find the solution while upholding the highest standards-to exceed expectations. We take risks and challenge the status quo to deliver innovative and cutting-edge solutions. Our employee-centric company culture is everything. Even while we grow, our small company mentality continues to exist. We demand inspiration from our leadership, and accountability from all so that we can influence others through our actions. This is Royce Geo.