Cartographer and Visual Designer

Mandatory Requirements: Ability to establish regular contacts with internal persons of importance and influence and to demonstrate considerable tact, discretion, and persuasive abilities in obtaining desired actions and/or outcomes; ability to manage possibly difficult and sometimes contentious personal relationships by exhibiting high level interpersonal skills in working with customers, senior managers, technical staff and project team members. Thorough knowledge of software applications to develop sophisticated thematic map designs that facilitate the rapid comprehension of complex substantive issues and the related bottom-line message; practical knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.); working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Thorough knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) principles including data types, data layers, basic geographic, analytic, and statistical functions, map projections, geographic coordinate systems, and data formatting. Thorough knowledge of design and production methodology for publishing products in hardcopy or electronic formats, as well as software, hardware, and platforms necessary for complex multi-media production. Ability to stay informed of current multi-media industry trends and technological advancements in electronic and hardcopy products and methodologies; ability to quickly adapt and acquire new software skills and production methodologies to respond to new product design and mission requirements. Ability to work effectively and efficiently within a diverse, creative, and often fast-paced project team environment and to efficiently manage time. Ability to interact effectively with customers, senior management, technical staff, and project team members; ability to coach and mentor others; thorough knowledge and understanding of organization mission and structure. Five to seven years of progressive experience in cartography or geospatial information systems. Desired Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Cartography, Geographic Information Systems, graphic design, or fine arts with a strong emphasis on graphic design (or in a closely-related field). Thorough knowledge of graphic design software and web, dynamic map or graphic, and/or multimedia programming/authoring. Ability to utilize innovative and creative problem solving and analytical thinking skills to develop, organize, clarify, and enhance alternative approaches to the most sophisticated graphic design requirements. At least two years of total five to seven years professional experience at a national agency, law enforcement organization, service component, or combatant command.
The National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) leads the nations effort to protect the United States from terrorism by integrating, analyzing and sharing information to drive whole-of-government action and achieve our national CT objectives.