Imagery Analyst (FMV) (TERM) (Open Continuous)

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is seeking imagery analysts (FMV) for a TERM, open continuous appointment to support DoD and mission partners. Analysts will contribute to multi-INT research and GEOINT exploitation of FMV data for around-the-clock operations.

These positions require strong writing, typing, critical thinking, and multitasking abilities, with rotation across 24/7 shifts. This is a two-year TERM appointment that may extend up to five years and is not guaranteed.

Qualifications

• Strong writing, typing, critical thinking, interpersonal communications, and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Open continuous pool of qualified applicants for FMV analysis roles.
• Analyze and interpret FMV data to support 24/7 GEOINT operations.
• Collaborate with mission partners to ensure effective GEOINT exploitation of FMV data.
• Utilize persistent surveillance technologies and advance GEOINT tradecraft.

Skills

Writing

Typing

Critical thinking

Interpersonal communications

Multitasking

Job description

Imagery Analyst (FMV) (TERM) (Open Continuous)

• Department: Department of Defense
• Schedule: Full Time
• Hiring Path: Public
• Number of Openings: Many
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

Imagery Analysts analyze and interpret imagery to support U.S. military and policymaker interests. They analyze the activities of countries, regions, and non-state entities, as well as the impact of natural and man-made disasters. In addition, these analysts maintain and build tasking strategies, conduct multi-INT research, populate and exploit intelligence databases, and produce and disseminate i

Key Responsibilities

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This Open Continuous Job Announcement is used in building a pool of qualified applicants. Applications will be reviewed when staffing needs arise. The NGA Analysis Directorate seeks experienced, motivated, proactive full motion video (FMV) analysts. Analysts work closely with mission partners to ensure effective geospatial-intelligence (GEOINT) exploitation of FMV data for 24/7 operations.

The nature of the mission requires analysts with strong writing, typing, critical thinking, interpersonal communications, and multitasking skills. Analysts will be on a rotational shiftwork schedule covering 24 hours by 7-day mission requirements. The NGA Analysis Directorate provides GEOINT products and services to mission partners to ensure effective round-the-clock GEOINT expertise and customized, professional products based on the exploitation of FMV data.

The mission provides great opportunities for analysts to work with cutting-edge persistent surveillance technologies, broaden their network with other Intelligence Community analysts, and advance their GEOINT analysis tradecraft skills. This is a two (2) year TERM appointment within NGA that may be extended not to exceed 5 years, and is not guaranteed.

Applicants will be rated and ranked by an agency Qualifications Review Board using only the information submitted for consideration. A Defense Civilian Personnel System (DCIPS) term employee may be eligible for a non-competitive conversion to a permanent DCIPS permanent appointment at the same pay band and similar or same work role for which initially hired.

The term employee must have a "successful or better" overall rating on the most recent performance evaluation to be eligible for conversion.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $85447 – $158322/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-09-30.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Full Time position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.