Cartographer (Hiring Event)

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is hosting a hiring event for Cartographers (GS-1370 series). Position is open 04/13/2026 to 04/25/2026 at the IA-03 pay scale ($76,573 - $158,322 per year). Vacancies are located in Saint Louis, MO (1 vacancy) and Springfield, VA (1 vacancy). Cartographers acquire, compile, evaluate, and review geospatial data to develop cartography products and/or data holdings in support of mission requirements for national security, military operations, and humanitarian relief. They extract, attribute, format, manipulate, and symbolize geospatial information in accordance with NGA and international standards, typically specializing in a particular cartography domain. Topographic Cartographers analyze data sources (e.g., aerial photography, satellite images) to extract land surface features as foundation data, finish and symbolize topographic maps, and ensure finished products (e.g., Topographic and NAVPLAN products) meet safety, usability, and readability thresholds. Qualifications: Minimum of 4 years experience in Cartography that includes the use of current GIS tools, or a related field. Desirable qualifications include experience creating or administrating GIS databases and/or tools, and experience using GIS techniques and applications to enhance analysis or produce and maintain geospatial intelligence (GEOINT).