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Cartographer, JM - Senior

Position Summary

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.

FLSA Status: Regular, Full-Time

Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with Counterintelligence Polygraph

Citizenship: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.

Position Type: On-Site

Primary Duties and 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.

Minimum Qualifications

+ BA/BS and 3+ 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.

+ Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator for cartographic design is required.

+ Familiarity with Esri’s ArcMap, Avenza’s MAPublisher, QGIS, and other relevant GIS tools is highly desired.

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

Salary Range

$130,000 - $155,000 per year

This pay range is a general guideline and not a guarantee of specific compensation or salary. When extending an offer, DarkStar Intelligence considers various factors, including (but not limited to) the job's responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, market data alignment, applicable bargaining agreements (if any), and other relevant laws.

About DarkStar Intelligence

DarkStar Intelligence is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). We are dedicated to advancing mission support and tradecraft development for our clients while emphasizing employee retention and client satisfaction. We deliver high-quality, intelligence-based solutions grounded in our “Core Four” values: humility, passion, agility, and ownership. Our team members embody humility by prioritizing the mission over personal recognition, bringing passion through relentless enthusiasm for problem-solving and innovation. With agility, they adapt swiftly to changing mission requirements and excel in team dynamics. Above all, our personnel take full ownership of their work, holding themselves accountable to deliver results and uphold the highest standards of excellence. We strive to make our country safer and create a lasting impact through these values.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At DarkStar Intelligence LLC, we believe that Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is not just a policy but a core value that defines our approach to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone is valued based on their skills, abilities, and qualifications and where employment decisions are made solely on merit.

We uphold a zero-tolerance stance on discrimination of any kind. Our commitment ensures that no one is discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our EEO principles are embedded in every facet of the employment process—from recruitment and hiring to promotions, transfers, training, and career development. We also apply this commitment to maintaining an inclusive work environment, equitable compensation and benefits, fair performance evaluations, and respectful terminations. At DarkStar Intelligence, diversity and inclusion are more than policies; they are essential to who we are and how we operate.

EEO Flyer: shorturl.at/abpNX

Employee Benefits

At DarkStar Intelligence LLC, we believe investing in our employees means providing a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their personal and professional well-being. We offer a variety of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our team:

Core Benefits:

+ Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to ensure you and your family have access to essential care.

+ Income Protection: Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability to give you peace of mind.

+ Retirement Planning: A 401(k) plan to help you build a secure financial future.

+ Work-Life Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Legal Services for added support whenever needed.

+ Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, 11 paid Federal Holidays, plus a Floating Holiday to celebrate what matters most to you.

Voluntary Benefits:

+ Identity & Legal Protection: LegalShield and IDShield protect your identity and provide access to legal resources.

+ Additional Coverage: Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Critical Care Insurance for extra protection and peace of mind.

At DarkStar Intelligence, we are committed to providing benefits that empower you to thrive inside and outside the workplace. We value your contributions and strive to ensure you feel supported every step of the way.

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