GEOINT Analyst

KBR Careers; Beavercreek Township (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR’s GEOINT Analyst role requires experience with SATCOM systems, geolocation and intelligence data analysis to support national security missions. The candidate will produce analytical products, assess satellite beams and ground infrastructure, and collaborate across teams in a high-security on-site environment.

Active TS/SCI clearance is preferred; a relevant degree or equivalent experience is required, with strong communication and teamwork skills to deliver actionable insights in defense

Qualifications

• Clearance TS/SCI required and active if possible.
• Bachelor's degree in Geography, Intelligence, CS, Engineering, or related field, or 8–10 years of equivalent experience.
• Proven SATCOM systems experience including frequency bands, signal types, formatting, and modulation standards.
• Familiarity with satellite monitoring tools and ability to analyze beam footprints, dish sizes and ground infrastructure.
• Experience with intelligence data sources such as GEOINT, SIGINT, HUMINT and intelink data.
• Proficiency with analytical tools to process and interpret satellite communications data.

Responsibilities

• Produce analytical products focused on foreign satellite communications spectrum usage.
• Analyze SATCOM frequency bands to optimize satellite channels.
• Use satellite monitoring to assess signal types, formatting and modulation standards.
• Evaluate satellite beam footprints to optimize coverage and signal strength.
• Assess dish sizes and ground infrastructure to evaluate effectiveness of setups.
• Track satellite signal sources using geo-location capabilities.
• Perform in-depth analysis of intel data to support satellite assessments.
• Interpret intelligence data with analytic tools to derive conclusions.
• Provide actionable insights on signal integrity and performance.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure secure, efficient satellite communications.

Skills

SATCOM systems

Geolocation

Analytical tools

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor's degree or 8-10 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

ArcGIS

MATLAB

Satellite monitoring tools

Job description

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

GEOINT Analyst

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce analytical products: Produce analytical products focused on foreign satellite communications spectrum usage and related operations.
• Analyze and evaluate: Leverage SATCOM frequency bands to analyze satellite communication channels and optimize usage.
• Assess performance: Utilize satellite monitoring capabilities to assess performance, including signal types, formatting, and modulation standards.
• Analyze footprints: Analyze satellite beam footprints to evaluate coverage and optimize signal strength and clarity.
• Assess effectiveness: Assess dish sizes and typical ground infrastructure to determine the effectiveness of satellite communication setups.
• Track satellite signal sources: Apply geo-location capabilities to pinpoint and track satellite signal sources and assess their impact on operations
• In-depth analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of available intelink data, message traffic, GEOINT, SIGINT, and HUMINT to support satellite communication assessments.
• Interpret and correlate intelligence: Use analytic tools and methodologies to interpret and correlate intelligence from various sources in satellite communications.
• Provide actionable insights: Provide actionable insights into signal integrity, reliability, and performance, using data from satellite systems and communication infrastructures.
• Collaborate across teams: Collaborate with other teams to ensure secure and efficient use of satellite communications in complex operational environments.

Work Environment

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications

Required

• Clearance: Active TS/SCI
• Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Geography, Intelligence, Computer Science, Engineering, or a similar discipline or 8-10 years of experience in lieu of degree.
• SATCOM systems experience: Proven experience with SATCOM systems, including knowledge of frequency bands, signal types, formatting, and modulation standards
• Satellite monitoring tools awareness: Familiarity with satellite monitoring tools and the ability to analyze satellite beam footprints, dish sizes, and ground infrastructure.
• Geolocation understanding: Basic understanding of geolocation capabilities and the ability to perform signal analysis. - Experience working with intelligence data sources, such as intelink data, message traffic, GEOINT, SIGINT, HUMINT, and other related information.
• Analytical tools proficiency: Proficiency in using tools to process and interpret satellite communication data and intelligence
• Communication skills: Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for reporting findings and collaborating with teams.
• Independent and team work: Ability to work independently and in a team environment, analyzing data to generate actionable insights.

Desired

• Education: Master's degree or equivalent experience in a related field (e.g., Geospatial Intelligence, Electrical Engineering, or Satellite Communications).
• Advanced satellite systems knowledge and experience: Including in-depth understanding of modulation techniques, signal formatting, and beam patterns.
• GEOINT expertise: Expertise in GEOINT tools and technologies, with a focus on satellite data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Satellite Communication infrastructure experience: Experience in satellite communication infrastructure, including satellite beam footprints and ground infrastructure optimization.
• Proficiency in geolocation techniques and experience using satellite-based geospatial data for operational analysis.
• High-level analytic tools and platforms familiarity: Tools such as ArcGIS, MATLAB, or other geospatial/analytical software.
• Intelligence collection and analysis background: Strong background in intelligence collection and analysis, with experience in working with SIGINT, HUMINT, and open-source intelligence (OSINT).
• Product development ability: such as ArcGIS, MATLAB, or other geospatial/analytical software.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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