Korean Toponymist - TS/SCI Required

About the role

We are seeking a Geospatial Linguist, or Toponymist, to join our elite team of experts. This is a unique opportunity for a meticulous researcher with a global mindset to contribute to projects with a real-world impact.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and conflate information associated with feature data listed in the Geographic Names Database (GNDB)
• Work closely with Intelligence Community (IC) geographic names experts
• Respond to questions concerning the proper and correct usage of names, various Romanization systems, and the treatment of descriptive information on standard products
• Use agency guidance and policies to refine names information for use in all types of products and respond to use questions via the Ad Hoc Query process
• Prepare files and maps for work, accurately entering data to maintain and update the GNDB, including batching the completed work into the GNDB
• Scan and geo-reference hardcopy maps
• Research and order geospatial data sources and commercial imagery to use as reference sources
• Georeference maps and imagery must be conflated with the GNDB
• Interpret and apply national and international policies governing the treatment of and general guidelines emanating from the US Board on Geographic Names (US BGN), the Department of State (DoS), the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and other related organizations
• Process geographic names following agency policies and procedures

Requirements

• Requires HS and 5 years of prior relevant experience
• Qualified candidates will possess an ILR Skill Level Two certification for reading (DLPT5 2/2) in the language or be willing to pass reading language test of 2+ or higher and have a minimum of 3 years' relevant work experience
• Experience using ArcGIS or GeoMedia Pro; creating shapefiles, geo-databases; utilizing native maps, secondary source maps, and historic maps for extraction and comparison; mapping imagery for stereo and mono extraction at various resolutions; and, expertise in research and information gathering
• Active TS/SCI and willingness to obtain a POLY level clearance is REQUIRED to be considered

Qualifications

• BA degree and 4 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 years of prior relevant experience
• Additional years of experience can be considered in lieu of degree

Skills

Specific experience processing geographic names following agency policies and procedures is highly desired

Benefits

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

Pay and Benefits

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About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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