Cartographer — McLean, VA

About R7jfNSC

R7jfNSC is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. R7jfNSC operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit •••••••• to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Program Overview

Enterprise-level services curated to meet current and future evolving needs, including roles in areas like graphic design, content management, multimedia, data visualization, public affairs, training, records management, and policy strategy.

About The Role

R7jfNSC is seeking a Cartographer to support our customer onsite in McLean, Va. The Cartographer will design and produce professional intelligence cartographic products that effectively communicate complex subject matter to diverse audiences. This role requires a strong balance between cartographic design principles and technical expertise, ensuring high-quality, visually compelling, and analytically sound map products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the conceptualization, design, and production of cartographic products, integrating both artistic and technical elements to meet customer needs.

• Manage complex and demanding cartographic projects, including direct engagement with customers to understand requirements, facilitate brainstorming sessions, and define design expectations.

• Ensure adherence to cartographic best practices, including color theory, projections, thematic and statistical mapping, hierarchy, and data visualization techniques.

• Oversee quality control, usability, and final product delivery, ensuring compliance with internal workflow procedures, copyright laws, and established production standards.

• Work seamlessly within the Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, and integrate cartographic tools such as Esri's ArcGIS, Avenza's MAPublisher, and QGIS to create dynamic, data-driven maps.

• Utilize JavaScript mapping libraries and cartographic data visualization techniques to enhance map interactivity and functionality.

Qualifications

Required:

• BA/BS and 5+ years of experience OR no degree with 9+ years of experience.

• TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required.

• Strong experience in cartographic design, including thematic mapping, topographic representation, and reference mapping.

• Deep Knowledge with Esri's ArcMap, Avenza's MAPublisher, QGIS, and other relevant GIS tools is required

Desired:

• Experience with JavaScript mapping libraries (e.g., Leaflet, D3.js, Mapbox) is a plus.

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator for cartographic design is a plus.

Details

Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: R7jfNSC offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at ••••••••

Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during R7jfNSC interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate's own.

EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.