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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # GIS Cartographer - **Company:** MILVETS Systems Technology, Inc. - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Keyhole Markup Languages, Microsoft Excel, Geographic Information Systems, Adobe Creative Cloud, ArcGIS (Software), Microsoft Outlook, Databases, Google Earth, Microsoft PowerPoint, Productivity Software, Microsoft SharePoint, Esri GIS (Software), Modeling and Simulation - **Published:** November 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/a8081a27-7332-4508-a341-4390db2a601f/gis-cartographer ## About the Role * Active DoD Secret security clearance. * Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. * Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in cartography and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). * Experience with and understanding of Air Force Operational Training and Test Infrastructure (OTTI) elements, specifically airspace and military ranges. * Experience with Headquarters Air Force (HAF)-level coordination processes. * Ability to access and work on-site at the Pentagon. * Experience with the following GIS, geospatial, and productivity tools: + ArcGIS and ESRI applications. + ArcGIS with 3D Spatial Extensions. + Map Publisher plug-in. + Google Earth and Keyhole Markup Language (KML). + Microsoft SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. + Adobe Creative Suite. * Experience with Solar Glare Hazard Analysis Tool (SGHAT) and Radar Line-of-Sight modeling. * Knowledge of Air Force and DoD airspace databases, including: + Digital Aeronautical Flight Information File (DAFIF)., * Master's degree or advanced degree in Geospatial Science, GIS, Cartography, or a related discipline. * Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated commitment to producing accurate, error-free work products. * Ability to exercise sound judgment and resourcefulness in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. * Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments and adapt to changing schedules and mission requirements. * Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work with minimal supervision. Ready to Make an Impact? If you're passionate about geospatial technology, cartography, and supporting the men and women of the U.S. Air Force, we want to hear from you! Bring your expertise to a team where your work directly supports military readiness and national defense. ## Description Are you an experienced GIS Cartographer looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our nation's military readiness and defense? Join our team supporting Headquarters Air Force (HAF) AF/A35E at the Pentagon and put your geospatial expertise to work on a critical U.S. Air Force mission. We are seeking a skilled GIS Cartographer to support the U.S. Air Force Modeling and Simulation Support Services (AFMS3.0) contract, specifically within the Operational Training and Test Infrastructure (OTTI) Lines of Effort. Our team supports the Department of the Air Force in maintaining mission readiness and lethality by delivering reliable, interoperable, and mission-aligned OTTI and Modeling and Simulation capabilities. In this role, you will provide specialized cartographic and Geographic Information System (GIS) support, maintaining geographic databases, developing accurate maps, and ensuring geospatial products meet established standards and mission requirements. You will work closely with Air Force customers, programmers, designers, and other mission partners as part of a collaborative team recognized by the Air Force and industry for its outstanding contributions to the contract and program. This position is contingent upon the ability to maintain or transfer an active DoD Secret security clearance., * Conduct cartographic-based requests supporting AF/A35E and Operational Training and Test Infrastructure (OTTI) initiatives. * Maintain and manage current geographic databases, including shapefiles, hard-copy maps, raster and vector data, imagery, and other geospatial information. * Distribute geographic data and required files to designers in appropriate formats to support mission requirements. * Develop, review, and maintain accurate cartographic products while ensuring quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) standards. * Ensure cartographic principles, standardization, best practices, and established procedures are consistently applied. * Analyze, develop, and document cartographic standard operating procedures (SOPs). * Provide on-demand map creation, cartographic design, and geospatial support as mission requirements dictate. * Collaborate with AF/A35E personnel and other stakeholders to ensure geospatial products align with Air Force operational requirements.