Cartographer (Journeyman)

Secure our Nation, Ignite your Future ManTech provides mission-focused technology solutions and services for U.S. defense, intelligence and federal civilian agencies. In business for more than 53 years, we excel in full-spectrum cyber, data collection & analytics, enterprise IT, systems engineering and software application development solutions that support national and homeland security. More than 9,300 talented professionals around the globe make up the ManTech family and nearly half are veterans. Become an integral part of a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization, where our employees come first. At ManTech International Corporation, you’ll help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement. Currently, ManTech is seeking a Cartographer to join our team in St. Louis, MO! The Maritime Office of Safety (SFH) seeks to expand Littoral Planning Charts (LPC) production throughput to enhance the currency, quality, and accuracy of SFH's LPC portfolio. The scope of work for LPC production includes, but is not limited to, support to the following functions: Source evaluation of rasterized nautical charts, DNC, ENC, digital hydrographic survey data, NtM, topographic maps, orthorectified imagery, chart catalogs, and a variety of Open Source or government furnished data sets, to produce project packages for contract mission partner or In-House LPC production. Compiling or updating maritime features and attributes for the SFH LPC portfolio on ArcGIS based DCAFE workstations, eSRI based FH MOD production environment workstations, or Integrated Exploitation Capability (IEC) workstations Extracting features from a variety of sources including but not necessarily limited to rasterized nautical charts, DNC, ENC, digital hydrographic survey data, NtM, topographic maps, orthorectified imagery, and chart catalogs JOB DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Source evaluation of rasterized nautical charts, ENC, digital hydrographic survey data, Notices to Mariners (NtM), orthorectified imagery, chart catalogs and a variety of Open Source or government furnished data sets, to produce project packages for In-House or contract production. Compile or update maritime features and attributes for the SFH DNC/ENC portfolio on ArcGIS based Data Capture and Finishing Environment (DCAFE) workstations or ESRI based Foundation GEOINT Modernization (FG MOD) production environment workstations. Extracting features from a variety of sources including but not necessarily limited to rasterized nautical charts, ENC, digital hydrographic survey data, NtM, orthorectified imagery, and chart catalogs. Writing Python Scripts in ArcGIS to improve efficiency of the production process. Data conversion/migration. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Three or more years of cartographic finishing, feature extraction from maps, charts or various imagery sources, attribution population, and related experience. H.S. Diploma. Knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS and PLTS. Geo-rectify maps, charts, and various sources. Knowledge of NGA Products and Services Utilize geographic names information from the GNDB. PREFERRD QUALIFICATIONS: Experience creating, editing, and manipulating shapefiles, geodatabases, and features Export data in multiple formats, predominantly standard MILSPEC as well as shapefiles Knowledge of generalization rules Use 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 Perform 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 SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain and maintain a Polygraph. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Remain in a stationary position 50%. 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