Senior Mandarin Toponymist

CLEARANCE REQUIRED TSSCI with willingness to take CI Poly This job is located in ST Louis MO Hourly Salary Range 6000 at 2060 hours QSL Seeks a candidate for a Senior Toponymist with Mandrin Chinese language reading proficiency candidate to support a customer site in ST Louis MO The Toponymist shall analyze and conflate information associated with feature data listed in the Geographic Names Database GNDB while working closely with Intelligence Community IC geographic names experts Selected candidate will use agency guidance and policies to respond to questions concerning the proper and correct usage of names various Romanization systems and the treatment of descriptive information on standard products These services will use the Geographic Names Processing Systems GNPS charts imagery and geospatial tools to refine names information for use in all types of products and to respond to use question via the Ad Hoc Query process In addition the candidate will prepare files and maps for work accurately entering data to maintain and update the GNDB including batching the completed work into the GNDB The accuracy and reliability of the selected candidates work is essential to the missions of these users Primary Responsibilities Selected candidate will scan and geo reference hardcopy maps research and order geospatial data sources and commercial imagery to use as reference sourcesGeoreferenced maps and imagery must be conflated with the GNDBSelected candidate will 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 organizationsRequirements Requires a BA degree and 8 12 years of prior experience or Masters with 6 10 YOE Additional years of experience can be considered in lieu of degreeFor all languages a minimum proficiency skill level 2 for Reading is required 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 reading language test of 2 or higherQualified candidates should also have 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 gatheringDemonstrated advanced experience with GIS software to include ArcGIS Pro and QGIS 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 Expertise in research and information gathering Knowledge of regularly used GEOINT Sources Demonstrated experience with native maps secondary source maps historic maps used for extraction and comparison mapping imagery for stereo and mono extraction at various resolutions Demonstrated experience creating shapefiles geo databases and features including data retrievalstorage Demonstrated experience at communicating with clarity and accuracy both verbally and writtenActive TSSCI and willingness to obtain a POLY level clearance is REQUIRED to be consideredPreferred Qualifications Proficiency in advanced Python Scripting Regional Geographic proficiency in the geographies of the analysts AOR at the SME levelWhy work for QSL Our founders Mel Wick and Bill Cronin retired from storied careers in the Special Operations Forces SOF Community Like many Americans and military veterans they felt a strong desire to support the nations response to the 9112001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon in any way they could They established QSL to do just that Stay in the Fight QSL is built on a SOF culture emphasizing selfless service and teamwork Our employees work to ensure that warfighters have every possible resource and all necessary support to safely accomplish their missions in defense of our nation QSLs Benefit Package Because we believe our employees are our most valuable asset offering a competitive comprehensive compensation package is very important to us It is the goal of QSL to attract and retain the highest level of experience and technical talent necessary for successful performance In order to accomplish this we feel that it is necessary to provide satisfying work an excellent work environment and we continually monitor the marketplace to ensure that our total compensationbenefit package remains competitive Listed below are some of our standard benefits We combine all traditional paid time off Federal holidays sick time leave time personal days jury duty bereavement etc into one category which allows employees flexibility in how they use their leave time and enables them to better balance their career with their personal needs Combined Paid Time Off PTOMedical Dental Life InsuranceDisability Short Term and Long TermVision Insurance CONUS based employeesFlexible Spending Account FSA401k Retirement PlanEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramEmployee Discount ProgramsCritical Illness and Accident InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer We do not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race sex age disability veteran status religion national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law Hiring transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items EEOAAP M F V D