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Leidos

Mid Cartographic Analyst

Springfield, VA

$59K - $106K/yr

This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience in GIS analysis to support a dynamic national security customer. The successful candidate will work as a member of a government-contractor team ...

Leidos

Mid Cartographic Analyst

Springfield, VA · On-site

$59K - $106K/yr

This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience in GIS analysis to support a dynamic national security customer. The successful candidate will work as a member of a government-contractor team ...

Chenega Corporation

Senior Geospatial Engineer

Vienna, VA

$104K - $144K/yr

This role leverages GIS expertise and Esri technologies to deliver high-quality geospatial products ... fast-paced contracting environment * Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and ...

Chenega MIOS

Jr. Geospatial Engineer

Vienna, VA · On-site

This role leverages GIS expertise and Esri technologies to deliver high-quality geospatial products ... fast-paced contracting environment * Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and ...

Chenega MIOS

Senior Geospatial Engineer

Vienna, VA · On-site

$104K - $144K/yr

This role leverages GIS expertise and Esri technologies to deliver high-quality geospatial products ... fast-paced contracting environment * Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and ...

Chenega MIOS

Mid Geospatial Engineer

Vienna, VA · On-site

This role leverages GIS expertise and Esri technologies to deliver high-quality geospatial products ... fast-paced contracting environment * Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and ...

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To thrive as a GIS Contractor, you need proficiency in geographic information systems (GIS) concepts, spatial analysis, and cartography, often supported by a degree in geography, environmental science, or a related field. Experience with specialized GIS software such as ArcGIS or QGIS, and familiarity with data management, mapping, and possibly GISP certification are commonly required. Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills help set candidates apart in this role. These abilities are crucial for efficiently producing accurate geospatial data solutions, collaborating with clients, and adapting to varied project requirements.

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A GIS Contractor is a geographic information systems (GIS) professional who works on a contract basis to provide mapping, spatial analysis, and data management services. They may support industries such as environmental consulting, urban planning, utilities, and transportation. Their responsibilities often include collecting and analyzing spatial data, creating digital maps, and developing GIS applications. Because they work on a contractual basis, they may handle multiple projects for different clients. GIS Contractors typically need proficiency in GIS software like ArcGIS or QGIS, as well as skills in database management and programming.

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GIS Contractors often work on a diverse range of projects such as urban planning, environmental management, transportation analysis, and utility mapping. They may be contracted by government agencies, engineering firms, environmental consultancies, or private corporations. On a day-to-day basis, contractors might analyze spatial data, create detailed maps, support field data collection, and provide technical consulting to project teams. This role offers exposure to multiple industries and project types, allowing you to develop a broad skill set and advance your GIS career in specialized or leadership roles over time.

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Mid Cartographic Analyst

Leidos

Springfield, VA

$59K - $106K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

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Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 151 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

The National Security Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a cleared cartographic analyst to support our customer in Springfield Virginia. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience in GIS analysis to support a dynamic national security customer.

The successful candidate will work as a member of a government-contractor team providing cartographic production and analysis.

The candidate should have a strong geospatial background and the ability to work independently as well as collaborate on projects.

This is a second shift 1500 to 2300 Monday through Friday position.

Position requires a current TS/SCI and willingness to obtain a CI Polygraph.

Primary Responsibilities

The Cartographic Analyst will work within a government/contractor team environment providing Electronic Nautical Chart Conversion, Production and Review as well as provide support to existing and developing mission areas.

Future needs and capabilities, as well as developmental assignments, are included. This may include Digital Nautical Chart and or Electronic Nautical Chart Conversion production by performing Cartographic and GIS analyst functions, Extracting features from a variety of sources including but not necessarily limited to rasterized nautical charts, digital hydrographic survey data and ortho-rectified imagery

Updating source and source catalogs and information

Data Conversion/migration

Basic Qualifications

Requires 5 points of relevant background either one or the other:

(High School AND 5 years' [relevant military or full time geospatial professional] experience, or High School and 4 years + GPC level I and II, or relevant BS degree + 2 years' experience)

Experience in geography, cartography and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) which includes skill in ArcGIS applications

Experience in creating shapefiles, geo-databases, and features

Knowledge of digital cartography, image processing, geographical information systems (GIS), geospatial production techniques and NGA digital data formats

Ability to analyze imagery and non-imagery source information for application to NGA hydrographic products and databases.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous Nautical Maritime experience

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If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:December 8, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable practices. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

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