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Cartographer Maritime GIS Analyst (Hiring Event)
National Geospatial-Intelligence AgencySpringfield, VA · full time
$57,736 – $101,097
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This role maintains and produces digital nautical charts and geospatial intelligence datasets for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, working with maritime data sources like foreign charts, imagery, and bathymetry. It suits people with strong GIS skills and an interest in naval operations or marine geography who can handle detailed data analysis and quality assurance work.
Our summary, not National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Written, visual, and verbal communication and reporting
- Collaborative teamwork to meet project goals and deadlines
- Education and/or professional experience with GIS
- Experience extracting spatial vector data using GIS software on imagery
- Knowledge of GIS tools for analyzing topographic and nautical charts
- Bachelor's degree in Cartography or related field with 30+ semester hours in Cartography/related sciences, or equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 4 years, or 4+ years of Cartography experience with current GIS tools
- Ability to distinguish principal colors and color shades; near visual acuity of 20/60 or better with or without correction
Nice to have
- Photo interpretation techniques to identify and characterize features in imagery
- Creating maps or charts to GIS specifications
- Feature data extraction and attribution from imagery and source materials
- Knowledge of quality assurance/quality review procedures for geospatial data and map graphics
- Fundamental GIS techniques applied to feature identification per topographic or maritime standards
- Experience integrating SIGINT tools into operational workflows or systems