GEOINT Standards Developer - Imagery Standards – Senior Level

Mission Intelligence Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Competitive Salary

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A defense contracting company in Springfield, VA is seeking a Senior GEOINT Standards Developer specializing in Imagery Standards. This critical role requires an Active TS/SCI clearance and advanced technical skills to shape future standards for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Responsibilities include providing specialized advice on complex projects, mentoring staff, and enhancing compliance for requirements. Join a dynamic team contributing to cutting-edge projects while enjoying benefits like Medical, Dental, and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Master's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Shape future of Imagery Standards at NGA.
• Provide specialized advice on complex projects.
• Mentor technical personnel and junior staff.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

Analytical capabilities

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Leadership skills

Education

Master's degree plus 4 years experience

Bachelor's degree plus 6 years experience

Associates degree plus 8 years experience

Minimum 8 years experience in relevant field

Tools

Technical writing

Data workflow understanding

Job description

Join our dynamic team at Mission Intelligence Group in Springfield, VA, as a Senior GEOINT Standards Developer specializing in Imagery Standards. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects while working with innovative minds dedicated to solving complex problems. Your expertise will directly impact our mission, providing pivotal support to our customers and enhancing the quality of our services. Enjoy the flexibility of working from home, allowing for a perfect balance between your professional and personal life.

With our customer‑centric approach, you will collaborate with skilled professionals in a fun, energetic, and forward‑thinking environment that values integrity and excellence. This role also requires an Active TS/SCI clearance, ensuring that you are well‑equipped to handle sensitive projects. As a team member you'll be able to enjoy benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, and Paid Time Off. Explore the chance to drive innovation and advance your career in a high‑performance workplace committed to greatness.

Your day as a GEOINT Standards Developer - Imagery Standards - Senior Level

As a Senior GEOINT Standards Developer at Mission Intelligence Group, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of Imagery Standards across the National Geospatial‑Intelligence Agency (NGA), the National System for Geospatial‑Intelligence (NSG), and the Acquisition Systems Group (ASG). Leveraging your Active TS/SCI clearance, you will provide specialized advice on complex technical projects, guiding the strategic growth of scientific imagery programs. Your expertise will shine as you independently conduct system analysis, design, and engineering tasks, while also participating in national‑level advisory groups and mentoring technical personnel.

In this role, you will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the development of Still and Motion Imagery Standards, enhancing compliance and interoperability to meet programmatic and strategic requirements. You will evaluate and recommend new technologies and processes while ensuring that current and future GEOINT standards align with evolving capability demands.

Are you a good fit for this GEOINT Standards Developer - Imagery Standards - Senior Level job?

To excel as a Senior GEOINT Standards Developer at Mission Intelligence Group, a blend of technical acumen and soft skills is essential. Your Active TS/SCI clearance must be complemented by strong analytical capabilities, allowing you to independently tackle system analysis, design, and engineering tasks with ease. Adept problem‑solving skills are crucial as you navigate complex technical projects and provide strategic advice to various stakeholders. Effective communication is vital; you will need to convey intricate concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical personnel. Leadership skills will allow you to mentor junior and mid‑level staff, providing valuable guidance and feedback on their work.

Additionally, a forward‑thinking mindset is necessary to evaluate new technologies and processes, anticipating future needs in the GEOINT landscape. Your ability to collaborate within cross‑functional teams while maintaining a customer‑centric approach will further drive success in this innovative role.

Required Skills and Tasks:

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Able to develop & use more complex concepts & processes
• Performs multiple tasks at specialist level
• Leads multiple Junior/Mid‑level personnel
• May be recognized as a SME
• Evaluates & recommends new technology & processes based upon cost, risk, mission

Education/Certification Required:

• Master's degree plus 4 years experience, Bachelor's degree plus 6 years experience, Associates degree plus 8 years’ experience, or a minimum of 8 years’ experience, in relevant field

Desired Skills:

• Understanding of Imaging Process
  • Concepts of sensors & how they work
  • Concepts of sensor collection parameters
• Understanding of Imaging Workflow
  • Concepts of how imagery data flows from collection platform to exploitation system to archive
  • Concepts of what processing or metadata additions can occur at the various steps in workflow
• Understanding of GEOINT Standards core components
  • File formats
    • NITF is a byte-offset format so what are the pros/cons
    • Be aware of other formats ISOBMFF, HDF5, TIFF/GEOTIFF, etc.
  • Metadata models vs Metadata encoding
    • Understand abstract content models & organization from purpose perspective
      • Sensor info, platform info, coordinate reference systems, security info, discovery & retrieval info, etc.
    • Understand various metadata encodings (e.g., NITE TRE/SDE, KLV, XML, JSON, binary, etc.) and their pros/cons
  • Image formats vs Image compression
    • Understand various ways to represent 2‑D pixel array data, band/pixel interleaving, etc.
    • Understand various image compression techniques, pros/cons of each, typically where each is used & why
  • Dissemination Protocols
    • Block FTP vs Streaming protocols
    • Encapsulation in IP or other server/client protocols
  • Clear & concise technical writing to unambiguously convey technical concepts & guidance
    • Clearly define scope, define all terms in use, leverage EARS to convey requirements, use active voice, etc.
    • Have ability to write technical GEOINT standards with inputs from other SMEs
  • Be proactive in finding information or understanding new topics
    • Ask questions, develop understanding to level that you can convey concepts to others
    • Consistently demonstrate willingness to learn & follow through
  • Facilitate technical discussions with community experts
    • Scope topic appropriately, keep discussions on track to achieve desired outcome
    • Generate & present slides to all levels of audiences regarding GEOINT standards

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