Reference #:
MLS1626-TO

Position:
Toponymist (Geospatial Linguist) – Arabic, Chinese, Farsi

Location(s):
Washington, DC metro area
St. Louis, MO area

Reports To:
Program Manager

Job Description:
- Analyze and combine information associated with feature data while working closely with customer geographic names experts.
- Follow customer 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 customer products.
- Prepare files and maps for work, accurately entering data to maintain and update the associated records.
- Scan geo-reference, research, and order map sources and commercial imagery that will be used as reference sources as well as verify the proper spelling of names and other metadata.
- Interpret and apply policies governing the treatment of names as well as general guidelines emanating from the U.S. Board on Geographic Names (U.S. BGN), the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and other related organizations.

Required Experience:
- Expertise in the Arabic, Farsi, or Chinese languages (ILR 2/2)
- Experience using ArcGIS or GeoMedia Pro software and common office business software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, and internet browsers).
- Experience using Internet search tools
- Knowledge of research and information gathering tools.
- Knowledge of regularly used NGA GEOINT Sources.
- Experience with native maps, secondary source maps, historic maps used for extraction and comparison, mapping imagery for stereo and mono extraction at various resolutions
- Experience creating shapefiles, geo-databases, and features including data retrieval/storage.
- Knowledge of standard NGA products is also necessary to accomplish these services.

Required Education:
- Experience requirements will vary depending on position but at a minimum 1-4 years experience in the field, a minimum HS/GED is required. Having an AA is preferred.

Citizenship:
U.S. Citizenship Required

Security Clearance:
TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

To Apply:
Please submit your resume (FHairson@MLSolutions.com)

- A detailed updated CV identifying language/dialect skills and experience (submitted as an attachment in MS Word or PDF)
- A cover letter highlighting key qualifications and relevant teaching and translation/interpretation experience
- Information regarding earliest availability
- Citizenship and place of birth
- Salary requirements
- Type of security clearance held
- Names and contact information for three References
- Willingness to relocate

Note: This position is contingent upon contract award. Positions may vary based on candidate’s experience, training and education.

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