GEOINT Analytic Methodologist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401K with employer matching

GeoAI scholarship

Job summary

Xexcellent Technology Solutions, Inc. seeks a GEOINT Analytic Methodologist to join the NGA-focused team. You will apply your GEOINT expertise to enhance analytic tradecraft, work with SAR/MTI phenomenologies, and perform ABI practices using top NGA analysis tools.

A mid-level role emphasizes collaboration and continued skill development. You should bring a strong background in sensors, PED workflows, and communication, with a track record of developing new analytic methods and supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience with traditional AND non-tradition National Technical Means sensors.
• Experience with SAR and MTI phenomenology.
• Experience with PED processes and GEOINT workflows.
• Experience with NGA analysis tools (e.g. Maven Smart System, SOCET GXP, RemoteView, iSpy, ArcGIS Pro, DotMatrix).
• Familiar with ABI applications and principles.
• Experience developing new tradecraft or analytic approaches.
• Strong communication and briefing skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply GEOINT tradecraft to enhance NGA analytic capabilities.
• Work with SAR/MTI phenomenologies and ABI practices using NGA tools.
• Develop new analytic approaches to solve challenging problems.
• Support training development and knowledge transfer.

Skills

NTM sensors

SAR/MTI phenomenology

ABI principles

Geospatial workflows

Tradecraft development

Strong communication

Python/R/SQL scripting

Radar

Training support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

5 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

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)