Human Geographer (Production Specialist - Senior) - NGA WASH

Springfield, VA
Full Time
Manager/Supervisor

Job ID: 20260206003131
Location: Springfield, VA
Travel: A minimum of two international TDYs per year is required, and may require as many as six trips per year. 
_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Masego is an award-winning small business that specializes in GEOINT services. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), we recognize and award your hard work.  

Description

We are looking for a Senior-level TS/SCI cleared Human Geographer. This work requires staff familiar with Human Geography and aspects of the collection and dissemination of Human Geography data. The staff will also support the government in its efforts to develop and maintain the International Program for Human Geography (IPHG) including facilitation of meetings and training activities. 

Duties: The contractor will provide HG support services to Source Office of Geography International and Military Co-production activities (bilateral and multi-national partnerships). Provide geospatial analysis support services to NGA’s IPHG and International Activities (bilateral and multi-national partnerships). Provide subject matter expertise in HG data standards, data modeling, and schema development efforts in support of coproduction. Collaborate with SFG personnel and international partners to support the development of Human Geography data standards, utility, and co-production opportunities. Duties include:  

  • Coordinate outreach in support of Human Geography (HG) data acquisition and joint HG production activities.  
  • Support the government in its efforts to further develop and maintain the International Program for Human Geography (IPHG) including facilitation of meetings training activities, technical and geospatial support at Plenary and Technical meetings.  
  • Provide geospatial analysis support services to NGA’s IPHG and International Activities (bilateral and multi-national partnerships).  
  • Work with Government counterparts in Source and International Affairs to acquire and disseminate Human Geography data.  
  • Obtain HG tradecraft best practices.  
  • Stay abreast on technical solutions for Human Geography production.  
  • Administration of the Human Geography Data Warehouse (HGDW) to include creation of folder structures, meeting schedules and data access points.  
  • Post co-produced Human Geography data to NSG data storage and dissemination solutions such as the APAN, PiX, and IGW.  
  • Promote HG domain to mission partners.  
  • Assess partner capabilities and willingness to participate in joint HG projects.  
  • Assist government in developing formal or informal partnerships.  
  • Build strategies and plans to engage partners with co-production proposals. 
  • Support efforts to identify potential sources of information and tools that may enhance Human Geography community awareness and sharing across the IC community, DoD, and the Civilian Agencies. 
  • Assist NGA in maintenance such as uploading/downloading documents and shapefiles. 
  • Seek stakeholder & customer feedback to improve partnering to obtain Human Geography data and products. 
  • Plan & coordinate on NSG-wide conferences/technical exchange on Human Geography topics.  
  • Support NGA as a Human Geography Subject Matter Expert (SME) during international meetings as specified by the Government. 
  • Participate in the IC synergy working groups. 
  • Conduct and coordinate interim periodic reviews with international Human Geography members and mission partners. 
  • Implement engagement review and quality assurance procedures in accordance with our methodology to ensure successful execution. 
  • Ensure a current and accurate International Trade in Arms Regulations (ITAR) exemption is in effect for all requested support involving partner interaction. 

Minimum Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience problem solving collaboratively in a multinational environment.  
  • Strong experience utilizing commercial software solutions (ESRI ArcGIS Desktop / Pro). 
  • Highly proficient at using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software such as ArcGIS Pro to generate graphics in support of HG International geospatial co-production meetings and outreach.  
  • Demonstrated experience using SharePoint, ArcGIS online and ArcGIS Pro databases to support continued maintenance of the Human Geography Data Warehouse (HGDW). 
  • Demonstrated experience to organize and facilitate meetings and training sessions both virtually and in person to international partners. 
Nice If You Have:
  • Familiarity with foreign partner maps, data, specifications and Human Geography products. 
  • Demonstrated experience in designing and developing web portals. 
  • Demonstrated experience to communicate clearly and efficiently orally and in writing. 

Security Clearance Requirement:

  • Active TS/SCI, must be willing to take a CI poly

Travel: A minimum of two international TDYs per year is required, and may require as many as six trips per year.

Salary Range: $136,600+ based on your ability to meet and exceed stated requirements.


About Masego

Masego Inc. provides expert Geospatial Intelligence Solutions in addition to Activity Based Intelligence (ABI) and GEOINT instructional services. Masego provides expert-level Geospatial Collection Management, Full Motion Video; Human Geography; Information Technology and Cyber; Technical Writing; and ABI, Agile, and other professional training.  

Masego is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business headquartered in Fredericksburg, Virginia. With high-level expertise and decades of experience, coupled with proven project management systems and top-notch client support, Masego enhances the performance capabilities of the Department of Defense and the intelligence community. 

Pay and Benefits 

We seek to provide and take care of our team members. We currently offer Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Generous PTO, Referral bonuses, and more! 

Diversity 

Masego, Inc. is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Virginia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action in its programs and activities. Masego, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. 

Share

Apply for this position

Required*
We've received your resume. Click here to update it.
Attach resume as .pdf, .doc, .docx, .odt, .txt, or .rtf (limit 5MB) or Paste resume

Paste your resume here or Attach resume file

To comply with government Equal Employment Opportunity and/or Affirmative Action reporting regulations, we are requesting (but NOT requiring) that you enter this personal data. This information will not be used in connection with any employment decisions, and will be used solely as permitted by state and federal law. Your voluntary cooperation would be appreciated. Learn more.

Invitation for Job Applicants to Self-Identify as a U.S. Veteran
  • A “disabled veteran” is one of the following:
    • a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or
    • a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
  • A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
  • An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
  • An “Armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
Veteran status



Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form CC-305
OMB Control Number 1250-0005
Expires 04/30/2026
Why are you being asked to complete this form?

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.

Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.

How do you know if you have a disability?

A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
  • Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
  • Blind or low vision
  • Cancer (past or present)
  • Cardiovascular or heart disease
  • Celiac disease
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
  • Diabetes
  • Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
  • Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
  • Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
  • Intellectual or developmental disability
  • Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
  • Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
  • Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
  • Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
  • Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
  • Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
  • Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
  • Short stature (dwarfism)
  • Traumatic brain injury
Please check one of the boxes below:

PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.

You must enter your name and date
Human Check*