Cartographer
Company
Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Central Intelligence Agency
Location
Washington DC
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
Cartographers research, design, and produce thematic and reference maps that contribute to complex intelligence analysis for senior policymakers, including the President of the United States.
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Conditions of Employment
- You must be physically in the United States or one of its territories when you submit your resume via MyLINK.
- You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
- You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national US citizens are eligible).
- You must be willing to move to the Washington, DC area.
- You must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.
- For further information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/how-we-hire/
Qualifications
- Ability to collect, analyze, and integrate geographic and substantive data into an effectively designed cartographic product
- Knowledge of cartographic design principles including color theory and symbology, map projections, thematic and statistical mapping, topographic and reference mapping, display hierarchies, typography, and data generation
- Knowledge of GIS principles including data types; data layers; basic geographic, analytic, and statistical functions; geographic coordinate systems; and data formatting
- Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation
Desired Qualifications
- Proficient in the use of, or be rapidly gaining expertise with the software, hardware, and platforms necessary for cartographic, graphic, and web/mobile production, such as some of the following:
- GIS
- ESRI ArcGIS
- Adobe software such as Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat
- Avenza MAPublisher
- Intergraph GeoMedia Pro
- HTML
- Programming languages
- Microsoft Office
- Experience with the Adobe suite of software and web and mobile conveyance
Education
- Bachelor's degree in one of the following:
- Cartography
- Geography
- Geospatial Information Systems (GIS)
- At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale is preferred, but exceptions are made for extenuating circumstances
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Date Posted
09/30/2024
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