Cartographer

Responsibilities Peraton 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, Avenzas MAPublisher, and QGISto create dynamic, data-driven maps. - Utilize JavaScript mapping librariesand 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 Esris ArcMap, Avenzas 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. 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 individuals 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 Peraton 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 athttps://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits. Application StatementsThe 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 Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidates own.