--- title: 'Junior-Level Cartographer at Ardent' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/junior-level-cartographer-ardent-washington-d5kf3rx5ypfm' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-04' --- # Junior-Level Cartographer at Ardent - **Company:** Ardent - **Location:** Washington, DC - **Posted:** 2025-10-02 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-04 - **Apply:** https://boards.greenhouse.io/ardentmc/jobs/7295282?gh_jid=7295282 ## Job description Ardent is seeking a Junior-Level Cartographer to join our team. This is a full-time, on-site position in Washington, D.C. Position Description: Ardent is seeking a Junior-Level Cartographer to provide geospatial production support focused on data creation, maintenance, and analysis. This role assists in developing cartographic products and spatial datasets, ensuring data quality, and supporting mission-critical geospatial workflows in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities and Duties: - Execute feature editing, attribution, and metadata population in support of enterprise geospatial datasets. - Assist in the acquisition and integration of raster and vector data sources, including imagery and LiDAR. - Conduct baseline QA checks to ensure compliance with government-specified accuracy and quality standards. - Develop standard cartographic map products and perform simple spatial analyses (e.g., overlay, buffer, union/intersect, map algebra) using ArcGIS Pro. - Package and deliver weekly geodatabase updates and contribute to data quality assessments and gap analyses. - Support onboarding activities and participate in regular team and stakeholder meetings. - Assist in the preparation of monthly status reports (MSRs), meeting materials, and adherence to information security and file/task management procedures. Requirements: - Associate degree in business, finance, engineering, or an IT-related field is required; Bachelor’s degree is preferred. - Minimum of 2 years of experience in management or business, with relevant exposure to geospatial workflows or analytical support functions. - Familiarity with GIS software, particularly ArcGIS Pro. - Basic understanding of geospatial data types, editing tools, and metadata standards. - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. - Ability to evaluate data and support analytical efforts that contribute to operational efficiencies. - Effective communication skills and willingness to work in a team-based, mission-driven environment. Due to the nature of the work we support, all candidates in consideration for this role must be willing to undergo the government issued background investigation process. We highly encourage all Veterans and those with disabilities to apply. Ardent is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis protected by state, local, or federal law. ## About Ardent ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Ardent Management Consulting delivers digital transformation, geospatial intelligence, and data science solutions to federal civilian agencies and the Department of Defense. - **Entity Type**: Private (subsidiary of Mission1st Group, Inc.) - **Headquarters**: Vienna, Virginia, United States - **Founded**: 2006 - **Founders**: Not publicly available (parent company Mission1st was founded by Richard Zareck II) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Government technology services, digital transformation, geospatial intelligence, data analytics, and cybersecurity. - **Target customers**: B2G – U.S. federal agencies (Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, Social Security Administration), state/local entities, and commercial/non-profit sectors. - **Mission or purpose**: “All In” – delivering mission-critical solutions at the speed of the mission, with a collective service mindset to serve clients, colleagues, and community. [ardentmc.com](https://www.ardentmc.com/) ## Products & Services - **Digital Transformation**: Modernizing legacy systems, cloud migration (FedRAMP environments), and enhancing user experiences. - **Geospatial Intelligence**: Spatial data science, Esri dashboarding, location-based applications, and GIS platform support. - **Data Science & Analytics**: Robotic process automation (RPA), machine learning, actionable insights, and data platform engineering. - **Cybersecurity & IT Support**: Security patch management, FISMA green scores, helpdesk, and system assessment/authorization. Source: [ardentmc.com](https://www.ardentmc.com/) ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue – $23.3 million (as of 2026) [linkedin.com/company/ardent-mc](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ardent-mc) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Parent company Mission1st Group, Inc.; clients include U.S. Air Force, DHS, and Social Security Administration. Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, CMMI-Dev V2.0 Maturity Level 3, ISO 27001:2013, ISO 20000-1:2018. [cbinsights.com/company/ardentmc](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/ardentmc) - **Growth Signals**: Awarded first-ever DoD contract (U.S. Air Force Geospatial Support IDIQ, Dec 2024). Named Top Workplace 2026. HIRE Vets Platinum Medallion Award 2025. Headcount of 84 employees with international presence (6 countries). [ardentmc.com/about-us](https://www.ardentmc.com/about-us/) ## Competitive Advantages - Nearly 20 years of federal mission experience, especially within DHS and civilian agencies. - Proven track record of rapid delivery (e.g., enterprise vaccination data solution built in two weeks). - Deep expertise in Esri geospatial technology, cloud platforms, RPA, and AI/ML. - Comprehensive compliance certifications (FedRAMP, FISMA, CMMI, ISO) reducing risk for government clients. - Strong veteran-friendly culture and recognition (HIRE Vets Platinum, 2025). ## Strategic Focus - Expanding footprint in the Department of Defense following the 2024 Air Force IDIQ award. - Investing in AI/ML innovation under CTO Mireille Estephan (former AWS Head of Engineering). - Pursuing strategic ventures and M&A through Chief Ventures Officer Ryan Jennings. - Continued emphasis on geospatial intelligence and data-driven automation for federal clients. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: “All In” mission-first mindset; collaborative, fast-paced environment where insights and innovation are valued. Recognized as a Top Workplace 2026. - **Benefits**: Full medical coverage, $50/month gym & lifestyle stipend, annual professional development stipend, tuition reimbursement, flexible PTO, and 11 federal holidays off. [ardentmc.com/careers](https://www.ardentmc.com/careers/) - **Remote/Hybrid**: Not explicitly stated; headquarters in Vienna, VA, with offices in India, Puerto Rico, UAE, South Sudan, and Pakistan. Likely hybrid for some roles. - **Engineering culture**: Led by a CTO with AWS experience; emphasis on cloud, AI/ML, and geospatial technologies. Mentorship and thought leadership encouraged. - **Equal opportunity employer**: Veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. ## Sources 1. [ardentmc.com/careers](https://www.ardentmc.com/careers/) 2. [ardentmc.com](https://www.ardentmc.com/) 3. [ardentmc.com/about-us](https://www.ardentmc.com/about-us/) 4. [linkedin.com/company/ardent-mc](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ardent-mc) 5. 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