Production Specialist/Toponymist (Romanian)

Syntelligent Analytic Solutions, LLC provides uniquely qualified personnel with the expertise and tools needed to fulfill our customers' management and technical requirements in the intelligence, defense, homeland security and commercial market space. Our customers' and Syntelligent's success are built upon the core values of People First, Integrity & Accountability, Mission Driven, Community Focus and Team Oriented. Responsibilities:Syntelligent is seeking aProduction Specialist/Toponymist (Romanian)to support upcoming work with a federal client in the Washington, DC area with telecommute option! Duties will include: Analyze and provide conflated information associated with Foundation feature data listed within the Geographic Names Database (GNDB) and other data repositories, while working closely with customer geographic names experts. Use BGN and customer guidance and policies to respond to questions concerning the proper and correct application of names, various romanization systems, and the treatment of descriptive information on map products. These services will use the FG Modernization Geographic Names Processing System (GNPS), charts, imagery, and geospatial tools to refine names information for use in all types of geospatial products and to respond to user questions. Accurately enter and maintain data to update the GNDB. Geographic names are provided by Toponymist for use by the federal government and other U.S. and foreign users. Their accuracy and reliability are essential to the missions of these users. Research, order, scan, and geo-reference hydrographic and topographic sources, supporting textual sources, and commercial imagery to enhance toponymic and geographic accuracy. Georeferenced maps and imagery must be conflated with the GNDB. Spelling and other metadata shall be verified. Interpret and apply policies governing the treatment of names as well as general guidelines emanating from the BGN, the Department of State (DoS), North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and other related organizations. Research using ArcGIS Pro and QGIS software as well as common office business software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, and internet browsers) and utilize internet and other general research tools. Sources regularly used include: native maps, secondary source maps, historic maps used for extraction and comparison, textual documents, Internet sources and imagery at various resolutions. Services will result in the creation of shapefiles, geo-databases, and data retrieval/storage. Research and recommend native maps or data for acquisition to use as new source material for production. This includes identifying the producer of the native map or data and where to obtain it.Qualifications:Required: Proficient in reading Romanian at the minimum level of ILR 2/2 as delineated on the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) or ALTA; Test must be within the last 2 years. Demonstrated experience with GIS software to include ArcGIS Pro and QGIS. Basic understanding of and application of Geographic Names collection methodologies. Demonstrated experience to produce GEOINT products. Ability to operate successfully in a fast-paced and dynamic environment as a team-member and as an independent analyst. Experience in research and information gathering. Knowledge of 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. Demonstrated experience at communicating with clarity and accuracy both verbally and written in English. Typically requires BS degree or equivalent experience and less than 2 years prior relevant experience. Physical Requirements: Must be able to sit/stand at a desk for long periods and must be able to lift 20 pounds occasionally. Mental Requirements: Must be able to multi-task and rapidly change priorities with limited notice.Preferred: Proficiency in Python Scripting. Regional Geographic proficiency in the geographies of the analyst's area of responsibilityOnline applications, please.The salary ranges for this position will be in the 63K per year range, this will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, Spot bonuses, and program-specific awards. In addition, Syntelligent provides a variety of benefits to all our Full-Time employees.When we review candidates' information, we are looking for the best matches for the position based on the qualifications listed in the job posting. If your skills and experience appear to match an open position, a recruitment services professional or a hiring manager may contact you.Syntelligent Analytic Solutions, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 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