Imagery Analysis SME Mid

TULK | Swift·Wise·Counsel; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TULK | Swift·Wise·Counsel is seeking a Mid-level Imagery Analysis Subject Matter Expert (SME) located in Springfield, Virginia. The ideal candidate will support GEOINT Tradecraft courses, providing expertise in imagery analysis and instruction.

Responsibilities include delivering training, maintaining course materials, and aiding development of new GEOINT learning solutions. A bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience with Imagery Analysis concepts and applications.
• Department of Defense (DoD) Basic Instructor Certification required.
• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise in imagery analysis tradecraft.
• Deliver GEOINT tradecraft instruction for NGC courses.
• Maintain and update courseware and learning materials.

Skills

Imagery analysis tradecraft

Scenario-based analysis

GEOINT problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Imagery Analysis or related field

Job description

Overview

TULK is a boutique strategic technology and management consulting firm supporting U.S. Federal Government, Defense, Intelligence Community, and National Security customers. Our cleared teams help mission organizations operate, communicate, analyze, plan, teach, and execute in dynamic environments.

Imagery Analysis SME – Mid

About the Work

Mid-level SMEs build on introductory tradecraft and support fundamental GEOINT Tradecraft learning through applied, problem-based instruction.

A Mid-level Imagery Analysis SME shall be able to build upon the knowledge taught at the introductory GEOINT Tradecraft learning level (1000), in order to effectively handle fundamental (2000) GEOINT Tradecraft learning level tasks. At this level the SME shall have a thorough understanding of the concepts and skills related to their content area(s) and can apply these skills in routine and nonroutine situations. They shall be able to apply tradecraft skills through problem-based exercises culminating in exams. They shall demonstrate solid tradecraft skills and an understanding of how their tradecraft contributes to addressing key intelligence questions. A Mid-Level Imagery Analysis SME is primarily focused on providing support to Fundamental (2000) GEOINT Tradecraft Learning Level courses, with a secondary focus on Intermediate (3000) GEOINT Tradecraft Learning Level courses, both levels within the Imagery Analysis and Sensors content area.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise in imagery analysis tradecraft, imagery exploitation, scenario-based analysis, and GEOINT problem solving using imagery-derived information.
• Deliver GEOINT tradecraft instruction for NGC courses and learning events.
• Maintain and update courseware, exercises, exams, and supporting learning materials.
• Support development and implementation of new GEOINT learning solutions.
• Apply mission-relevant tradecraft in scenario-based and problem-based learning events.
• Coordinate with course managers, learning developers, instructors, and government stakeholders.
• Support NGC governance, policy, partnerships, and special projects within the scope of GTLSS.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution related to the assigned area of expertise (Imagery Analysis).
• Department of Defense (DoD) Basic Instructor Certification.
• Minimum 5 years of experience focusing on the concepts and applications of the Imagery Analysis tradecraft, methodology, and technology.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Personnel assigned to work with classified material and/or on government property must possess a current Top Secret / SCI Personnel Security Clearance.
• Personnel working with classified information are subject to counter-intelligence polygraph requirements and Intelligence Oversight rules.

Best fit

• You have solid hands-on tradecraft experience and can teach fundamentals clearly.
• You can help students apply methodology through practical exercises and exams.
• You are ready to support course delivery, courseware updates, and learning development with senior SME oversight.