GEOINT Analyst (SAR & Spectral) - Multiple Positions

NV5; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

NV5 is seeking motivated and experienced GEOINT Analysts to support NASIC and NSIC in Dayton, Ohio. You will provide operational support for acquisition, processing, modeling, analysis, cataloging, and dissemination of non-literal GEOINT from active and passive sensing systems, including SAR, multispectral, hyperspectral, and thermal IR data.

You will work alongside scientists, engineers, and intelligence professionals to develop innovative analytical workflows, intelligence products, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related discipline is required.
• 2+ years of experience analyzing remote sensing, GEOINT, SAR or related data.
• Strong technical writing, briefing, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.

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 (SAR, multispectral, hyperspectral, thermal IR).
• Integrate exploitation results with research findings and EO analysis to provide meaningful intelligence assessments.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews of analytical products before dissemination.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to analyze complex datasets using 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.

Skills

GEOINT analysis

Technical writing

Briefing

Presentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM field

Tools

ENVI

SOCET GXP

RemoteView

ArcGIS

Python

MATLAB

R

IDL

Job description

Location: Dayton, OH (Wright-Patterson Air Force Base)

Clearance Required: Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility

Travel: Less than 20%

About The Opportunity

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.

About NV5

NV5 is a leading technology solutions and consulting services company with more than 4,500 professionals across 100+ offices worldwide. Through strategic investments and specialized expertise, NV5 helps government and commercial clients solve complex challenges across geospatial, engineering, technology, and intelligence disciplines.

At NV5 Geospatial , we are a collaboration of intelligent, innovative thinkers who care for each other, our communities, and the environment. We value both heart and head, the diversity of our people, and their experiences because that is how we continue to grow as a leader in our industry and expand our individual and collective potential.

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.

Qualifications

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.

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.

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 eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Benefits

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

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Equal Employment Opportunities

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.