Geospatial Analytic Trainer

Lukos; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Lukos seeks an Analytic Trainer to specialize in Full Motion Video Processing and Geospatial Intelligence training. The candidate will lead training efforts, ensuring proficiency in advanced intelligence methods while preparing product analyses that inform operational strategies. Qualifications include a high school diploma, TOP SECRET clearance, and extensive GEOINT experience.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Short and long term disability coverage

Federal holidays

Qualifications

• Current/active TOP SECRET security clearance.
• At least 8 years of hands-on GEOINT analytical experience.
• Experience conducting core IMINT analysis and FMV exploitation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training on Tactical ISR Processing Systems.
• Instruct GEOINT PED analysis for airborne and undersea platforms.
• Draft feedback on student participation and performance.

Skills

Briefing Skills

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High school education

Tools

GEOINT exploitation tools

Automated Information Discovery Environment (AIDE)

SOCET GXP

ArcGIS

SONARWIZ

Job description

Please note: This position is contingent upon the award of a contract. We will provide updates on the status of the contract and next steps during the hiring process .

Minimum Qualifications Summary

Certification & Education

• High school education required
• Current/active TOP SECRET security clearance with SCI eligibility

Experience Required

• Possess strong demonstrated briefing skills.
• Must be capable of multi-tasking in a high stress, time sensitive environment.
• Previous GEOINT experience in the Special Operations Forces (SOF) community is highly desirable.
• At least four (4) years of operational and tactical level intelligence experience to include general experience in the fields of targeting, intelligence systems, and geospatial systems.
• At least four (4) years’ experience effectively directing subordinate analysts in the accomplishment of intelligence products and assessments.
• At least four (4) years’ experience utilizing computer applications and intelligence related automation to support analytical efforts and product development.
• At least four (4) years’ experience conducting core IMINT analysis and FMV exploitation.
• At least eight (8) years of hands-on GEOINT analytical experience within DOD or the Intelligence Community.
• At least five (5) years of geospatial intelligence experience supporting SOF operations.
• At least two (2) years of experience within the past three years with GEOINT exploitation tools such as SOCET GXP, AIDE, SONARWIZ and ArcGIS.
• At least two years of experience with GEOINT analysis, GEOINT production, intelligence architecture, intelligence databases, quality control, and training. Military personnel who have two years of hands-on GEOINT PED analysis experience within the SOF community automatically meets the minimum requirement.
• Good interpersonal skills and be ability to effectively work, individually or as a member of a team, and take the lead on select tasks as required

Job Objective

The Analytic Trainer is to train personnel to conduct Full Motion Video (FMV) Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (PED) from air, space, ground, and maritime Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) assets. The Analytic Trainer will be expected to produce extremely detailed analytical products to build Patterns of Life (PoL) and target descriptions. Additionally, the Analytic Trainer will be conducting order of battle analysis, Activity Based Intelligence (ABI), Battle Damage Assessments (BDA), and employing traditional Imagery Intelligence (IMINT) tradecraft and the Analytic Trainer will also be expected to perform traditional PED on electro- optical, infrared, radar motion and still frame imagery.

Additional tasks for the Analytic Trainer will be focused on Full Spectrum Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) and Terrain/Geospatial Analysis. The Analytic Trainer will focus on Analysis and PED of GEOINT Measurement and Signature Intelligence (MASINT) of Spectral, Sonar, Radar and Infrared datasets. Production will include but will not be limited to specialized radar analysis, thermal analysis, terrain categorization, multi and hyper-spectral analysis. Geospatial analysts will primarily be focused on highly detailed terrain/geospatial analysis and production. Production will include but will not be limited to image rectification, terrain analysis and specialized map production.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training on Tactical ISR Processing System/s to include Automated Information Discovery Environment (AIDE) THOR systems, their setup, use, network connections, troubleshooting and tear down.
• Instruct GEOINT PED analysis to include airborne and undersea platforms and payload capabilities.
• Provide instruction on data ingestion, transport and storage.
• Provide instruction on all three phases of PED (Phase 1 -3) and the products required under each phase.
• Maintain course continuity and provide regular updates to the training curriculum and tests.
• Draft feedback on student participation and performance to NSWG-8 N2 Staff.
• In lieu of poor student performance, analytic trainers will report to the NSWG-8 N2 Staff and provide recommendations to remediate or drop students from class.
• Adapt course curriculum to relevant Area of Operations/Target Set for class participants.
• Maintain regular cognizance of emerging GEOINT exploitation software and other new technologies relating to GEOINT PED and incorporate them into the course as applicable.
• Perform high level/expert imagery analysis, imagery product production, intelligence systems architecture and evaluation of procedures, processes, techniques, models and/or methodologies used to develop complex solutions to requirements.

Education & Certification

• High school education required

Security Clearance

• Current/active TOP SECRET security clearance with SCI eligibility

Work Location

About Lukos

Lukos delivers professional services to the Department of Defense. Lukos has been one of the most successful and most diversified support companies for US Special Operations Command and its components for over a decade. Since our founding, we have grown to support all military services and multiple federal civilian agencies.

About Our Name: Lukos is ancient Greek for “wolf”. The characteristics of the wolf match our approach to national security. The wolf is known for cunning, aggression, patience, and teamwork. An individual wolf is smart, strong, and resilient, but the true strength of wolves is their ability to work together as a wolfpack. Kipling said it best in The Law of the Jungle.

"For the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack."

At Lukos we take care of our pack by offering full time employees competitive benefits to include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off and Federal holidays.

Lukos is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or national origin.