Summary Cartographers produce maps to support intelligence analysis for senior policymakers, including the President of the United States. Learn more about this agency This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Federal employees - Competitive service Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales. Federal employees - Excepted service Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria. Duties As a Cartographer at CIA, you will research, design, and produce maps to support CIA intelligence analysis. You will receive internal training and participate in external workshops and conferences. You will work with colleagues to define project requirements, offer insight on visual presentation, and provide substantive input including geographic features and Board on Geographic Names rulings. Requirements Conditions of employment You must be physically in the United States or one of its territories when you submit your resume via MyLINK. You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable. You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national US citizens are eligible). You must be willing to move to the Washington, DC area. You must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation. For further information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/how-we-hire/ Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Ability to collect, analyze, and integrate geographic and substantive data into an effectively designed cartographic product Knowledge of cartographic design principles including color and symbology theory, map projections, thematic and statistical mapping, topographic and reference mapping, display hierarchies, typography, and data generation Knowledge of GIS principles including data types; data layers; basic geographic, analytic and statistical functions; geographic coordinate systems; and data formatting Ability to work periodic shift work, including nights and weekends Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation Desired Qualifications Proficient in the use of, or be rapidly gaining expertise with the software, hardware, and platforms necessary for cartographic, graphic, and web/mobile production, such as some of the following:

GIS ESRI

Arc

GIS HTML

Programming languages Avenza MAPublisher Intergraph GeoMedia Pro Microsoft Office Adobe software such as Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat Experience with the Adobe suite of software and web and mobile conveyance Education Bachelor's degree in one of the following: Cartography Geography Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale is preferred, but exceptions are made for extenuating circumstances Additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. For more information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/. Required Documents For further information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to Apply This post is for viewing purposes only. To get started, please visit https://www.cia.gov/careers/, where you can read more about this position and express your interest in up to four jobs. Upon expressing your interest, you will be taken to MyLINK , which allows you to submit your resume and job rankings and provide basic information about yourself. Agency contact information Central Intelligence Agency Website https://cia.gov/careers Next steps After you express interest for up to four positions on cia.gov/careers, a CIA recruiter may contact you for further discussion if your qualifications meet our needs. See the MyLINK FAQs on our website for more information. Overview Accepting applications Location Many vacancies in the following location: Washington, DC No matching locations found. Work site options Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Salary $68,202 - $172,579 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 8 - 15

Promotion potential 15 Learn more about pay scale and grade Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job. Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Appointment type Permanent Occupations and job series 1370 Cartography Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No Drug test Yes Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information Position sensitivity and risk Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job. Background check type National security Financial disclosure required Yes Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests. Announcement number 24-12182677-6849/AHD Control number 756730800