GEOINT Analyst (SAR & Spectral) - Multiple Positions

NV5; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, dental, and supplemental保险

Employee Assistance Program

Company paid Life & AD&D

Company paid Disability

401K Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

NV5 seeks a capable GEOINT Analyst to support NASIC/NSIC in Dayton, Ohio. You will analyze data from SAR, multispectral, hyperspectral, and IR sensors, producing intelligence products and reports.

The role emphasizes collaboration with scientists, engineers, and intelligence professionals, plus developing resilient analytic workflows. The position requires active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, a STEM degree, and 2+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility required.
• 2+ years of experience analyzing remote sensing, GEOINT, SAR, spectral, or related data.
• Strong technical writing, briefing, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Background check and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Utilize GEOINT tools to analyze remotely sensed data and produce intelligence products.
• Perform non-literal exploitation of SAR, multispectral, hyperspectral, and thermal infrared imagery.
• Integrate exploitation results with EO analysis to provide assessments.
• Conduct quality assurance of analytical products prior to dissemination.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to analyze complex datasets using physics-based methods.
• Help develop and improve analytical processes and workflows.
• Identify opportunities for automation and workflow optimization.
• Produce intelligence reports, presentations, and technical products.
• Complete required security and sensor discipline training.

Skills

Technical writing

Briefing skills

Presentation skills

Independent work

Education

Physics

Chemistry

Imagery Science

Mathematics

Engineering

Computer Science

Data Science

Related technical field

Tools

ENVI

SOCET GXP

RemoteView

ArcGIS

Job description

Position Summary

NV5 is seeking motivated and experienced GEOINT Analysts to support the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) and the National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC) in Dayton, Ohio. In this role, you will provide operational support for the acquisition, processing, modeling, analysis, cataloging, and dissemination of non-literal Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) derived from both active and passive remote sensing systems, including Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), multispectral, hyperspectral, and thermal infrared data.

This position offers the opportunity to work alongside scientists, engineers, and intelligence professionals supporting critical national security missions while helping develop innovative analytical workflows, intelligence products, and technical solutions.

Work Setting

• Location: Dayton, OH (Wright-Patterson Air Force Base)
• Clearance Required: Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
• Travel: Less than 20%

Responsibilities

• Utilize advanced GEOINT tools to analyze and exploit remotely sensed data and produce intelligence products.
• Perform non-literal exploitation of active and passive sensor data, including:
• Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)
• Multispectral imagery
• Hyperspectral imagery
• Thermal Infrared (IR) data
• Integrate exploitation results with research findings and electro-optical (EO) analysis to provide meaningful intelligence assessments.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews of analytical products before dissemination.
• Collaborate with scientists and technical experts to analyze unique, anomalous, and challenging datasets using engineering principles and physics-based approaches.
• Help develop, refine, and improve analytical processes and workflows.
• Identify opportunities for automation and workflow optimization.
• Produce intelligence reports, presentations, and technical products to support mission requirements.
• Complete required security, network, and sensor-discipline training.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related discipline such as:
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Imagery Science
• Mathematics
• Engineering
• Computer Science
• Data Science
• Related technical field
• 2+ years of experience analyzing remote sensing, GEOINT, SAR, spectral, or related intelligence data.
• Strong technical writing, briefing, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience with GEOINT and remote sensing tools such as ENVI, SOCET GXP, RemoteView, ArcGIS, or similar platforms.
• Experience programming or scripting in Python, MATLAB, R, IDL, or similar languages.
• Experience processing and analyzing active and/or passive remote sensing data, particularly SAR, spectral, and thermal infrared datasets.

Benefits

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid Life & AD&D
• Company paid Disability
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Working Conditions

Please note that some of our positions may require the ability to obtain security clearances that may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibilit requirements for access to classified information.

Company Overview

NV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions that help clients plan, design, and optimize infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and environmental systems. We bring together technical expertise, data, and innovative thinking to create resilient, high-performance assets. As part of TiC Solutions, alongside Acuren, we share a purpose: to shape and strengthen the physical world.

Our work starts with our people. We invest in their growth and never compromise on safety. We work as one team across disciplines and geographies, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared purpose to complex challenges.

At NV5, we take pride in high-quality work that creates lasting value for our clients. We challenge the status quo, continuously improve, and turn insight into smarter designs, plans, and solutions. Join us to contribute your expertise and collaborate with our teams to help shape the infrastructure and systems the world relies on.