Toponymist & Geospatial Linguist (Mid-Level) - All Languages - TS/SCI
Core
Analyze and conflate feature data for the Geographic Names Database (GNDB), refine names using Romanization systems, and prepare files/maps for geospatial products.
Role type
Mid-level IC toposymist & geospatial linguist
Builds
Standard geospatial products and updated Geographic Names Database entries
Domain
Geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) and linguistic analysis
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
GIS software (ArcGIS Pro, QGIS), Python scripting, native map analysis, historic map comparison, data entry/batching, Romanization systems
Preferred skills
GEOINT Professional Certification-Foundations (GPC-F), military technical training, regional geographic SME proficiency
Technologies
ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, Geographic Names Processing Systems (GNPS)
Responsibilities
Analyze and conflate information associated with feature data in the Geographic Names Database (GNDB), respond to questions on proper name usage and Romanization systems, prepare files and maps for work, accurately enter data to maintain and update the GNDB
Seniority
Mid-level (5-10 years experience)