Geospatial Analyst

Position Details

• Position Title: Geospatial Mission Operations Integrator
• Location: Sterling, VA OR St. Louis, MO
• Clearance Required: TS/SCI with CI Poly
• Work Environment: Onsite
• Salary Range: $115,000 – $145,000

Job Category: Intelligence

• Time Type: Full-Time
• Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Employee Type: Regular
• Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%
• Type of Travel: Continental U.S.

The Opportunity

Join the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's (NGA) SAFFIRE team, a mission-driven group pioneering the development and operation of cutting-edge geospatial intelligence analysis software. The SAFFIRE team is dedicated to empowering intelligence analysts by transforming vast amounts of geospatial data into actionable insights that give the U.S. a critical decision-making advantage.

As a Geospatial Mission Operations Integrator, you will play an integral role in supporting NGA analysts and ensuring their success in vital combat support missions. You will collaborate closely with program leadership, government stakeholders, and engineering teams to deliver solutions, capture feedback, and track mission success.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as part of the distributed SAFFIRE Mission Operations team, providing direct support to NGA analysts in achieving their mission-critical objectives.
• Facilitate adoption and effective use of the SAFFIRE tool suite by end-users, ensuring operational needs are met.
• Gather and document user feedback to guide tool enhancements and improvements.
• Support intelligence priorities through collaboration with analysts, leadership, and engineering teams.
• Track mission outcomes and ensure alignment with program goals.

Required Qualifications

• Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience, or 9 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated expertise in the intelligence community with focus areas such as:
• Object-Based Production.
• Computer Vision.
• Geospatial Information Systems (GIS).
• Hands-on experience teaching advanced processing tools and techniques to non-technical users.
• Previous experience as an Intelligence Analyst.

• Skills:
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts effectively.
• Proven analytical and critical-thinking abilities, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with end-users of varying technical and analytical skill levels, including government, military, and contractor personnel.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience in roles such as:
• Geospatial Analyst
• GEOINT Collection Manager
• Expertise in:
• Structured Object Management (SOM) Target Monitoring.
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including the creation of spatial datasets and mapping layers.
• Customizing GIS scripts, tools, and applications for data processing requirements.
• Maintaining geospatial data in compliance with Spatial Data Standards.
• Familiarity with tools and platforms, such as:
• Flexible Content Management Services (FCMS).
• Atlas, SOM-C, and/or WATCHMAN.
• Knowledge of multi-disciplinary intelligence (MDI) strategies or event portal strategy (EPS) development.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate interagency collaboration.

• Certifications and Training:
• BA or BS degree preferred.
• GPC-II (Imagery) Certification.
• Completed a military service MOS/AFSC/NOS granting Imagery Analysis course or its DoD equivalent.

Why Join This Team?

By joining the SAFFIRE Mission Operations team, you’ll be at the cutting edge of geospatial intelligence technology, making a real-world impact by empowering U.S. combat and intelligence operations. This position offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical projects, collaborate with diverse teams, and develop innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment.

If you’re passionate about geospatial intelligence, thrive in collaborative settings, and have the skills to excel in this role, we’d love to hear from you!