35G Imagery Analyst

Army National Guard; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 +; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Analyst, where your analytical skills will play a vital role in national defense. In this dynamic position, you'll interpret imagery and geospatial data to provide commanders with critical insights for tactical planning. You'll gain valuable training while earning a paycheck, along with benefits like tuition assistance and retirement plans. This role not only prepares you for military service but also equips you with skills applicable in civilian careers in engineering, mapmaking, and more. Seize this opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career.

Benefits

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

Security clearance

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Low-cost life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Student Loan Repayment Program

Health care benefits

VA home loans

Qualifications

• Must enlist in the Army National Guard and pass a physical exam.
• Must be at least a junior in high school or have a GED.

Responsibilities

• Analyze images and geospatial data to produce intelligence.
• Identify military installations and changes to the battlefield.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Geospatial data analysis

Image interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mapping tools

Digital intelligence networks

Job description

Job Description

They say that a picture is worth a thousand words, and as a Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Analyst for the Army National Guard, those words protect the lives of U.S. personnel in the field.

National Guard Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Analysts examine and interpret imagery information about enemy forces and provide commanders with an accurate picture of the battlefield. This information is critical to planning for our Nation’s defense. You’ll earn a secret clearance and work with other intelligence professionals, gathering data and studying images required for tactical and operational plans. You’ll analyze aerial and ground photographs, as well as electronic imagery of enemy ships, bases, missile sites, and industrial facilities, identifying enemy equipment, weapons and operational forces. Your geographical analysis of land and sea will be crucial to your Commander’s ability to battle plan.

Job Duties

• Produce intelligence by analyzing images, fixed / moving targets, and geospatial data
• Identify military installations, facilities, weapon systems, military equipment, and defenses
• Distinguish changes to the battlefield based on imagery analysis
• Conduct Battle Damage Assessment

Some of the Skills You’ll Learn

Analyzing fixed / moving target indicators, geospatial data, and overhead / aerial images

Planning overhead and aerial imagery collection

Gathering information utilizing sophisticated mapping tools, as well as the premier digital and analytical intelligence networks to create products for the Commander

Helpful Skills

Analytical thinking

Ability to communicate; speaking and writing clearly

Interest in reading maps and charts

More than any other branch of service, the Army National Guard offers a wide range of intelligence-related positions. Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with engineering, mapmaking, mining, land evaluation, and construction companies.

Earn While You Learn

Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance and certifications.

Job training to be a Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Analyst requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 22 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) and on-the-job instruction, including practice in intelligence gathering. You’ll learn Geospatial Intelligence in the classroom and in the field. Completion of your initial entry training in the Army National Guard could also lead to additional college credit.

Benefits / Requirements

Benefits

Paid training

A monthly paycheck

Earn a security clearance

Montgomery GI Bill

Federal and State tuition assistance

Retirement benefits for part-time service

Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)

401(k)-type savings plan

Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)

Health care benefits available

VA home loans

Bonuses, if applicable

Most non-prior service candidates will initially earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change.

Requirements

Military enlistment in the Army National Guard

Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate

Must be between the ages of 17 and 35

Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards

Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)

Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.