GEOINT Analytic Methodologist

Xcellent Technology Solutions; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

PTO

401K plan with employer matching

GeoAI scholarship

Job summary

Xcellent Technology Solutions, Inc. (XTS) seeks a GEOINT Analytic Methodologist to strengthen GEOINT tradecraft for NGA missions. You will apply expertise in traditional and non-traditional NTMs, SAR/MTI phenomenology, and ABI practices across analytic workflows.

The role focuses on developing new analytic approaches, delivering clear briefings, and leveraging NGA tools to empower analysts within our mission-ready team. A veteran-owned company with robust benefits supports growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience, or 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience with traditional and non-traditional National Technical Means sensors.
• Experience with SAR and MTI phenomenology.
• Experience with PED processes, exploiting vector GEOINT data, among other geospatial workflows.
• Familiarity with NGA analysis tools (Maven Smart System, SOCET GXP, RemoteView, iSpy, ArcGIS Pro, DotMatrix); ABI applications and principles.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of sensor technologies to enhance GEOINT tradecraft and training.
• Work with SAR and MTI phenomenologies and ABI practices.
• Perform analysis using NGA tools and workflows.
• Develop new tradecraft or analytic approaches to solve challenging problems.
• Communicate findings with strong briefing skills.

Skills

NTM sensors

SAR phenomenology

MTI phenomenology

PED processes

GEOINT tools

ABI principles

Tradecraft development

Briefing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in geospatial or technical discipline

Tools

Maven Smart System

SOCET GXP

RemoteView

iSpy

ArcGIS Pro

DotMatrix

Job description

GEOINT Analytic Methodologist (National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency)

Intelligence analysis, cartographic practices, and other mission-critical intelligence products all derive from various forms of activity detection. Developing new tradecraft and analytic approaches remains imperative to the modernization of GEOINT sensor capabilities, empowerment of analysts across the GEOINT Allied System, and overall national and global security practices.

As a GEOINT Analytic Methodologist supporting the Office of Sciences and Methodologies, you will be joining XTS's mission-ready, efficient, and collaborative team supporting the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). In this mid-level role, you will be applying your knowledge of established and emerging sensor technologies to enhance GEOINT tradecraft and training, work with emerging Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and Moving Target Indicator (MTI) phenomenologies, and perform critical Activity Based Intelligence (ABI) practices with various NGA analysis tools.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To be considered for this role, the desired candidate must demonstrate:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2 years of relevant experience
  • 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Experience with traditional AND non-tradition National Technical Means (NTM) sensors
• Experience with SAR and MTI phenomenology
• Experience with Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (PED) processes, exploiting vector GEOINT data, among other geospatial workflows
• Experience with NGA analysis tools (e.g. Maven Smart System, SOCET GXP, RemoteView, iSpy, ArcGIS Pro, DotMatrix)
  • Includes familiarity with ABI applications and principles
• Experience developing new tradecraft or analytic approaches to solve challenging problems
• Strong communication and briefing skills

Desired Skills

• Master’s degree in a geospatial or technical discipline
• Experience with radar, ABI, or MTI
• Experience evaluating non-traditional sensor capabilities
• Experience supporting training development
• Familiarity with automation, data science workflows, or scripting using Python, R, SQL, or similar tools

As a veteran-owned company, XTS is unwaveringly committed to the success and well-being of our employees, as much as our clients. As part of that commitment to fostering an environment where no one is left behind, XTS offers a generous, comprehensive benefits package and development opportunities. Our benefits include coveted healthcare coverage plans, along with dental and vision coverage, paid time off (PTO), and a 401K plan with employer matching. Developing our employees in a rapidly evolving world or emerging technologies remains a priority for XTS, therefore we are committed to providing employees with tools and opportunities to stay ahead. We are also proud to offer our GeoAI scholarship to help our employees further develop their skills and expertise. At XTS, we take pride in delivering elite workforces to the Intelligence Community, making a real-world impact on critical missions. Join us and experience a company that invests in your success and professional growth.

Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000 (may also be commensurate on candidate experience)