Come begin your journey with Leidos by joining a great team in Springfield, VA as a Foundation Data Specialist This exciting opportunity supports the production and quality assurance of Foundation Data used in map and chart production across multiple scales. The role requires a strong understanding of geography, Foundation Data processes and procedures, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to ensure geospatial data is accurate, complete, current, and mission-ready. Produce and review national and international Foundation Data supporting map and chart production at various scales.
Analyze and evaluate Foundation Data for quality assurance, including coverage, accuracy, currency, completeness, and applicability to mission and data requirements. Participate in technical exchanges with Government and partner personnel at Government facilities, partner locations, and virtual collaboration environments worldwide.
Support Foundation
Data production by developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), creating training guides, documenting best practices, and training team members. Ensure a current and accurate International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) exemption is maintained for all requested support involving partner interactions. Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and/or 4 – 8 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s degree with 2 – 6 years of prior relevant experience.
Minimum 5 combined points experience points as defined by the customer. 1-3 years demonstrated experience performing data extraction and Imagery analysis using ArcMap/ArcGIS Pro/MAXAR. 1-3 years demonstrated experience completing timely and accurate foundation data reviews. 1-3 years demonstrated experience performing foundation data quality control / quality assurance analysis using GAIT/QAC software program. Demonstrated experience understanding of and application of foundation data methodologies. Demonstrated experience to produce foundation data products.
While Defense Language Proficiency
Test (DLPT) scores or other formal language certifications are not required, candidates should possess a high degree of professional proficiency in spoken Spanish to effectively communicate in an operational environment. Proficiency in common the Technical Reference Document TRDv.Data extraction in support of crisis operations, geospatial Digital Twin, or Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML). Familiarity with emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, tools, and methodologies, with an understanding of their applications, implications, and integration into daily geospatial and intelligence workflows. #Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers.
Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.
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