Mid-Level Cartographer

Ardent is seeking a Mid-Level Cartographer to join our team.

This is a full-time, on-site position in Washington, D.C.

Position Description:

Ardent is seeking a Mid-Level Cartographer to serve as the senior cartographic lead, responsible for the full geospatial data lifecycle. The ideal candidate will be experienced in geospatial data management, spatial analysis, and cartographic production in support of DHS/CBP mission objectives.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Lead geospatial data lifecycle execution including requirements investigation, feature creation/editing, attribution, and metadata documentation.
• Migrate geospatial content into standardized data models.
• Perform rigorous QA/QC on geospatial data before integration into authoritative enterprise geodatabases (ArcSDE/PostgreSQL).
• Produce both thematic and reference maps using ArcGIS Pro.
• Conduct simple to complex spatial analyses and document results through formal Analysis Methodology Reports.
• Support geospatial data release and distribution protocols.
• Participate in recurring project and stakeholder meetings.
• Contribute to project documentation including Monthly Status Reports (MSRs), meeting agendas, briefs, and action item tracking in accordance with DHS/CBP governance.

• Associate degree in management, engineering, computer science, mathematics, or an IT-related field is required; Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an IT-related field demonstrating the ability to work independently or under general direction.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro, ArcSDE, and PostgreSQL in an enterprise geospatial environment.
• Strong understanding of geospatial data standards, metadata, and cartographic principles.
• Experience authoring technical reports and documentation.
• Ability to provide guidance to junior personnel and collaborate within cross-functional teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Due to the nature of the work we support, all candidates in consideration for this role must be willing to undergo the government issued background investigation process. We highly encourage all Veterans and those with disabilities to apply.

Ardent is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis protected by state, local, or federal law.