Description
Job Description:
Leidos is seeking a Geospatial Specialist Intern for a summer internship opportunity. The candidate will assist in researching map archives and databases to pull maps covering an area of interest and assist in uploading the files to our internal website. Candidate will also assist with the creation of smaller cartographic tasks.
Primary Responsibilities
Candidate will be responsible for researching through archives and databases to find maps within a specified area of interest. Once these maps are identified and downloaded, they will need to be uploaded to our internal website. Candidate may also assist with smaller custom cartographic projects.
Basic Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in an accredited university working towards Bachelor's degree in Geospatial Information Systems (GIS)
Studies in Geospatial Information Systems (GIS), Cartography, Geography, or related field with demonstrated GIS training or coursework
Strong file management and organization skills
Ability to work independently at times, but also be part of team
Preferred Qualifications
Exposure to ESRI ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Pro software
Any experience with python may present the opportunity to take on additional web collection tasking
Pay Range:
Pay Range $44,200.00 - $68,000.00 - $91,800.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 45,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
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