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Imagery Science Analyst, Senior

Quantico, Virginia, United States

Work Arrangement

On-site at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Quantico, Virginia. Offices located at the Marine Corps Intelligence Activity, 2033 Barnett Avenue, and 27402 MCB1 Road.

Job Overview

Provide imagery science support specifically related to the exploitation of imagery of the following sensor disciplines: Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), Thermal Infrared, Spectral, or Geospatial to include OPIR, Moving Target Indicator (MTI), Photogrammetry and Light Imaging Detection and Ranging (LIDAR).

Essential Functions

  • Provide technical analytical expertise in support of the USMC National Geospatial-Intelligence Program funded Full Spectrum GEOINT (FSG) analysis and production program.
  • Provide recommendations of operational GEOINT architectures, and FSG guidance to analysts, operators, and managers on processes, techniques and procedures.
  • Participate in the development of program strategies, issues papers, briefings, and senior-level correspondence for MCIA and HQ USMC leadership necessary to sustain and expand FSG analysis and production capabilities to meet current and future USMC operations.
  • Provide technical assistance in establishing relationships NSG functional managers to promote service-specific GEOINT requirements and resolve shortfall impacts to MCIA GEOINT operations.
  • Provide guidance and expertise to improve competency of military and civilian analysts in applying advanced remote sensing techniques
  • Support the development of collection strategies for standing, ad hoc, and emerging FSG capabilities; the investigation of and reporting on collection parameters and any associated constraints associated with littoral mission requirements; and the education and training of MCIA collections staff on existing collection strategies and collection strategy development and implementation.
  • Support the development and dissemination of FSG products to satisfy USMC and Government requirements including the fusion of FSG products with data, information, and products from other Intelligence disciplines (e.g., HUMINT, SIGINT, OSINT, MASINT).
  • Provide knowledge on a variety of geospatial exploitation software suites and be able to use data and products from a variety of sensors and collection platforms.
  • Develop and standardize innovative and adaptive full spectrum GEOINT products and services.
  • Provide research and guidance on sensor application to specific geospatial problem sets, sensor specific processing techniques, and related training/education.
  • Assist in analyzing and conducting statistical analyses on image datasets, and in identifying and using alternative data sources to satisfy specific mission requirements.
  • Collaborate with and provide scientific support to imagery/geospatial analysis to sharpen assessments of current intelligence issues.
  • Provide Imagery Science expertise to support GEOINT analysis and assessments on intelligence issues.
  • Evaluate commercial, academic, and outside approaches and algorithms, refinement, development of measures of effectiveness, improvements to system environments, and creation of new procedures.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Standard Essential Functions

  • Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
  • Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
  • Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies

  • Full Spectrum Imagery experience Extract mission specific feature data in accordance with National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) data standards including, but not limited to,
    • DoD Instruction 3115.15, “Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT)”;
    • DoD Manual 3305.10, “DoD Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Accreditation and Certification”;
    • DoD Instruction 5000.56, “Programming Geospatial-Intelligence (GEOINT), Geospatial Information and Services (GI&S), and Geodesy Requirements for Developing Systems”;
    • NSG Directive (NSGD) FM 1100, “Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Functional Management”;
    • NSG Directive (NSGD) 3104, “Military Services Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Analysis and Production (A&P) Program Mission Instruction (MI)”
    • NSG Manual (NSGM) 3202, “GEOINT Functional Manager Standards Assessment (GFMSA) Program.”
  • Ability to conduct research to identify traditional and non-traditional raster/vector sources for GEOINT analysis and production
  • Ability to use GEOINT data science principles and associated competencies, evaluate discovered data’s structure, content, and attribution to determine suitability for GEOINT analysis and production
  • Ability to observe data management best practice by ensuring raster/vector data are contained in geodatabases wherein features and attributes adhere to a defined schema that meets applicable standards and policies
  • Ability to extract, derive, or synthesize feature/attribute data conforming to applicable National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) standards, U.S. Marine Corps policies, and accepted best practices
  • Ability to apply spatio-temporal reasoning, GEOINT processing and methodologies, and other associated competencies to perform GEOINT analysis, characterize events, and discover relationships/trends in the following domains: terrain and imagery analysis, littoral analysis, and human geography

Education / Certifications

  • Minimum: High School Diploma
  • Preferred certifications from NGA or other military IMINT/GEOINT courses

Experience

  • 5 to 10 years of IMINT/GEOINT experience desired to include experience leading teams of analysts
  • Experience briefing senior military leadership and policy makers

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment

Frequently required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers

For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

Security Clearance

  • Active TS/SCI DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

About AEVEX Aerospace

AEVEX Aerospace, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

 

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits.

 

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