Imagery and Elevation Exploitation Specialist Lead

Ministry of Defence; Wyton-on-the-Hill; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A government defence organization is seeking a candidate to manage and process remotely-sensed imagery and terrain datasets. Responsibilities include developing imagery workflows, coordinating the production of imagery products, and ensuring accurate terrain data. The role supports Defence Intelligence and promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace with flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive workplace policies

Responsibilities

• Ordering, exploitation and dissemination of imagery to support generation of products.
• Provisioning, geopositioning and archiving of softcopy imagery and products.
• Coordination, editing and production of refined terrain datasets.

Job description

Overview

Main Responsibilities: The post holder should have or develop a good depth of understanding of remotely-sensed imagery, imagery workflows (including the manipulation, processing and production of certified products), and terrain datasets and their editing.

Responsibilities

• Ordering, exploitation and dissemination of imagery to support the generation of imagery and terrain products for co-production programmes and operations, or as support to DGC strategic and ad-hoc internal and contractor production activities.
• Provisioning, geopositioning and archiving of softcopy imagery and products.
• Coordination, editing and production of refined terrain datasets and future terrain capability.
• Stereo and mono mensuration of vertical obstructions in support of aviation safety.
• Determination of the accuracy of imagery and terrain data.
• Provision of imagery and terrain data products and expertise to internal and wider Defence customers.

This role has line management responsibilities for one member of staff.

In Defence Intelligence (DI) our people solve problems, create understanding and give perspective to the diverse and complex Defence threats and challenges in a rapidly changing world. Together our civilians and military personnel inform decision making in Defence, manage complex finance programmes and develop new technology.

In DI we believe your unique experiences, view and understanding of the world could provide a vital perspective and contribution to our work. We recognise that great minds do not think alike and are striving to increase our diversity representation at all levels. As an equal opportunities employer we hire, train and promote people based on merit and inspire to create an inclusive workplace free of discrimination. We also offer flexible working arrangements such as flexi-time, job share and compressed hours.

All jobs advertised in DI are subject to fair and open competition.

Remote working within this role is something that can be discussed at interview stages or with your future line manager if you are found successful.

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