GIS SME TECHNICAL ADVISER

Role: GIS SME TECHNICAL ADVISER

Location: remote in UK or Europe

Contract with potential to roll up to 2028

SCOPE OF WORK
Scope of this project is to provide the relevant services for the execution of geospatial production
tasks consisting of technical advice on:
• Leveraging of Core GIS SW tools to meet NATO geospatial policy as well as Mission`s specific geospatial production requirements;
• Update of NATO mapping standard series including JOGs, TLM and MTMs;
• Rapid mapping techniques for the update of NATO Standard mapping series;
• Geospatial data requirements for the NATO Functional Area Services (FASs);
• Development of Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) procedures for GIS and
mapping projects;
• Quality Control of GIS products and NATO Mapping series to agreed standards;
• Coordination of GIS/mapping production teams;
• Implementation of Geospatial standards in order to ensure that geospatial products and services align with NATO standards and interoperability requirements;
• The list of activities may expand as urgent operational requests emerge and qualification of the candidate allows.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
The GeoMetOc Branch requires the support of contractors for the execution of geospatial production related tasks performed in support of NATO operations.
Under the direction of the GeoMetOc Deputy Branch Chief, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
• Technical advice on mapping production methodologies and leveraging of GIS tools to meet NATO`s geospatial policy as well as Mission`s specific geospatial production requirements;
• Support the update of NATO mapping standard series including JOGs, TLM and MTMs;
• Implement rapid mapping techniques for the update of NATO Standard mapping series;
• Capture Geospatial data requirements for the NATO Functional Area Services (FASs);
• Development of Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) procedures for GIS and mapping projects;
• Perform the Quality control of GIS products and NATO Mapping series to agreed standards;
• Implementation of Geospatial standards in order to ensure that geospatial products and services align with NATO standards and interoperability requirements;
• Deep knowledge on the work developed by the Joint Geospatial Requirements Working Group (JGRWG) and the Joint Standardisation Working Group (JSWG);
• Performing ad-hoc geospatial production support tasks.
The list of activities may expand as urgent operational requests emerge and qualification of the candidate allows.
Close coordination of all activities with the NCI Agency Project Manager (PM) as well as strict adherence to agreed timelines is mandatory.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• MSc degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in Geospatial Science, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or other relevant scientific, engineering or geospatial related field supplemented by relevant GIS postgraduate qualifications.
• Or exceptionally, the lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidate’s particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest to NCI Agency, that is, at least 6 years’ extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post.
• Candidate must have successfully completed of the (M2-48 - INT) NATO Geospatial Orientation Course at the NATO School Oberammergau (NSO). This is the key for the understanding of the NATO`s operational geospatial environment as well as Mission`s specific geospatial production requirements.
• Minimum 1 year’ experience in NATO theatres of operation is required, with a proven ability to support geospatial operations in complex and dynamic environments.
• Strong understanding of NATO GIS standards, interoperability requirements, and data management policies, particularly as established by the Joint Geospatial Requirements Working Group (JGRWG) and Joint Standardisation Working Group (JSWG).
• Proven professional experience of real world mapping production according to NATO standard series including Joint Operations Ground (JOG) maps, Topographic Line Maps (TLM) and MGCP Topographic Maps (MTMs).
• Proven experience on the usage of ESRI Data Driven Pages functionality, enhanced with Python scripting, for the creation of complex map books with consistent styling, symbology, grids and graticules as well as layout/legend elements throughout the series, fully aligned with the standards adopted by NATO for geospatial production and interoperability.
• Proven experience on the implementation of colour management systems for GIS mapping projects, ensuring consistent colour palettes, ICC profile application and accuracy across digital (RGB) and print formats (CMYK), in alignment with data standards for geospatial data production.
• Proven experience in the usage of the following ESRI extensions in the context of MTM production and others projects based on MGCP data:
− Data Reviewer;
− Defense Mapping;
− Production Mapping;
− Spatial Analyst;
− Task Assistant Manager.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in manipulation and edition of vectorial data using Arc GIS 10
(x) Tools/ArcGIS Pro.
• Proven experience on the development/implementation of "rapid mapping production methodologies" for the update of NATO mapping standard series.
• Proven experience on GIS projects performing photo interpretation and feature classification upon aerial/satellite imagery and ancillary mapping.
• Proven experience on MTM production in the areas of cartographic edition and map finishing according to the MTM Data Product Specifications.
• We require proof by a recognised geographic mapping entity that MTMs produced by the candidate were 100% compliant with the MTM Data Product Specifications.
• Proof that the candidate has the required knowledge and experience to perform MTM Quality Control according to the MTM Data Product Specifications.
• Proven experience in the development and implementation of Quality Assurance (QA) as well as Quality Control (QC) procedures applied to the area of GIS map production projects.
• Proven knowledge on the NATO Geospatial policy and solid understanding of geospatial data requirements for NATO Operations.
• Proven working experience with Designated Geospatial Information (DesGI) and Supplementary Geographic Information (SGI) used in support of NATO operations.
• Ability to travel to NCI Agency for coordination meetings.
• Fluent in Business English.