Senior Mandarin Toponymist

The job is located in: ST. Louis, MO

Hourly Salary Range: $60.00 at 2060 hours

About the role

QSL seeks a Senior Toponymist with Mandrin-Chinese language reading proficiency to support a customer site in ST Louis, MO.

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 to 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
• 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
• Create shapefiles, geo-databases, and features including data retrieval/storage
• Map imagery for stereo and mono extraction at various resolutions
• Communicate with clarity and accuracy both verbally and written

Requirements

• A BA degree and 8-12 years of prior experience or a Master’s with 6-10 YOE
• A minimum proficiency skill level 2 for Reading in all languages as defined by the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) Proficiency Levels or the equivalent that meets or exceeds the ILR skill level 2 or be willing to pass a reading language test of 2+ or higher
• 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
• Advanced understanding of and application of Geographic Names collection methodologies
• Demonstrated experience operating successfully in a fast-paced and dynamic environment as a team-member and as an independent analyst
• Knowledge of regularly used GEOINT Sources
• Expertise in research and information gathering
• Regional Geographic proficiency in the geographies of the analyst’s AOR at the SME level

Qualifications

• BA degree or Master’s with 6-12 years of prior experience
• Minimum proficiency skill level 2 for Reading in all languages as defined by the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) Proficiency Levels or the equivalent that meets or exceeds the ILR skill level 2 or be willing to pass a reading language test of 2+ or higher
• 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
• Advanced understanding of and application of Geographic Names collection methodologies
• Demonstrated experience operating successfully in a fast-paced and dynamic environment as a team-member and as an independent analyst
• Knowledge of regularly used GEOINT Sources
• Expertise in research and information gathering
• Regional Geographic proficiency in the geographies of the analyst’s AOR at the SME level

Skills

• Advanced Python Scripting

Benefits

QSL offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Combined Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance
• Disability (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Vision Insurance (CONUS-based employees)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.