Journeyman Imagery Analyst

Clear Resolution Consulting, LLC; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Resolution Consulting (CRC) seeks a Journeyman Imagery Analyst to support NGA Charlottesville missions. You will research NES/SOM-like applications, produce standard imagery products, and collaborate with IC analysts throughout collection, research, analysis, and product development.

Requirements include a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance, 3+ years imagery analysis in the IC at the national level, relevant training (GITP or Imagery C/School), and strong

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret SCI/CI clearance with CI polygraph
• 3 years Imagery Analysis in the IC at the national level
• Geospatial training such as GI Training Program or Imagery C/School
• Knowledge of soft copy exploitation functionalities
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience with multi-spectral imagery exploitation
• Ability to brief senior staff and work independently

Responsibilities

• Provide imagery analysis against targets using multiple platforms and create GEOINT products
• Identify gaps and support insertion of new imagery technologies in operations
• QC analytic products and advise on imagery technical matters
• Serve as SME Imagery Analyst producing summary reports, graphics, and briefings
• Utilize IC databases (NES, NSG) and plot coordinates from maps and datums
• Create metadata to support structured observations for OBP initiatives
• Support orders of battle, battle damage assessment, and related core skills

Tools

REMOTE-VIEW

IEC

NES

PowerPoint

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Job description

Job Name: Imagery Analyst

Level: Journeyman

Location: NGA Charlottesville

Position Type: Pending Additional Funding

DESCRIPTION

The Journeyman Imagery Analyst provides services to include researching the NES, its follow‑on, SOM or SOM‑like applications that support OBP and its related databases, automated message‑handling systems, and other appropriate databases for amplifying information, producing standard and formalized imagery analysis products, and effectively collaborating with other IC analysts during the collection, research, analysis, and product generation processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide imagery analysis against targets utilizing a variety of platforms and will include locating, identifying, characterizing, and monitoring strategic operational and tactical facilities. These contract services will also support the creation of a variety of GEOINT media and collateral imagery products such as data sets, ground truth, and briefing materials supporting various geospatial research projects.
• Provide services supporting the identification of technology gaps in capabilities and processes and support the insertion of new imagery related technology into operational environment. Imagery Analysis shall be required to use a multi‑INT approach in every aspect of their analytical duties to analyze AOIs to support Counterproliferation, Counterterrorism, Current Operations, Counterintelligence support Anticipatory Intelligence and Strategic Intelligence.
• Perform quality control on analytical products, provide collaboration with the client's workforce on leading edge imagery analysis technologies, and provide expert advice on technical matters related to imagery information.
• Serve as SME Imagery Analysts, producing intelligence on mission‑specific issues. The primary products produced will be summary‑type reports, detailed mission graphics, database remarks, ad‑hoc reports, and daily briefings
• Utilize various IC databases at an intermediate to expert level of mastery. Our client uses a variety of imagery analysis formats and databases to accomplish its mission. The NES and Intelink databases are key components for this service.
• Incorporate the full spectrum of GEOINT to include: NTM, manned and unmanned air breather, and civil/commercial sensors providing hardcopy and softcopy imagery exploitation. Where applicable, utilize manual light tables and electronic light tables as required.
• Provide imagery analysis services in the form of datasets and visualization products that typically result in authorship of 6‑9 standard, coordinate intelligence reports per year, including but not limited to reports such as NIBs and GN's. Additionally, the Contractor shall provide imagery analysis services by creating at least 20‑25 standard, non‑coordinated products per year, predominantly NES baseline reports or ad‑hoc requests for information.
• Publish NES remarks, baseline descriptions, and other imagery exploitation reporting in accordance with the NSG Directive 2‑1 Exploitation and Reporting Structure (EARS‑2) reporting guidance and/or SOM‑associated data as necessitated by the assigned office’s requirements. These contract services will support the GEOINT Program of Analysis or other mechanism that guides analytic efforts.
• Read, extract and plot coordinates using multiple map and chart scales, projects and datums.
• Provide and create metadata to support structured observations in support of the ODNI’s OBP initiatives.
• Provide imagery analysis services on orders of battle, battle damage assessment, and other core skill sets as dictated by the government.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph
• An active and current Top Secret SCI/CI clearance is required to be considered for this work, with ability to obtain and maintain a CI Polygraph
• Three (3) years of Imagery Analysis experience in the Intelligence Community at the national level
• Attended either the Geospatial Intelligence Training Program, Imagery Tech School, Imagery "C" school, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Soft Copy exploitation functionalities
• Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills.
• In‑depth knowledge of the following systems and software programs: (REMOTE‑VIEW, IEC, NES, and common office software to include PowerPoint presentations, spreadsheets, word processing).
• Strong knowledge of the intelligence collection process to include the government customer’s relationships with other IC Agencies.
• Knowledgeable of multi‑spectral imagery exploitation.
• Ability to work in a very dynamic and demanding work environment.
• Ability to brief senior staff officers to affect decisions.
• Work cooperatively as a team member and provide guidance to analysts to build effective customer relationships.
• Ability to work independently with minimal or no oversight.
• Knowledge of terrorism‑associated issues.

Compensation

CRC offers a generous benefits package for full time employees, including 4 weeks PTO accrual for new employees with increases at milestone anniversaries, 11 paid holidays, employer‑paid life and disability insurance, optional supplemental life insurance, family health, dental and vision benefits with no waiting period, 401(k) with up to 6% employer match available after 30‑day waiting period, generous tuition assistance for higher education or career related certifications, flexible work schedules, and opportunities for referral bonuses.

Base salaries at CRC are determined by various factors, including work location, an individual’s education, knowledge, skills, experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected salary range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of CRC’s total compensation package.

Clear Resolution Consulting (CRC), our employees are the heart and spirit of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their knowledge of our client’s requirements to help them meet their most complex challenges . Our employees' blend of technical skills, innovation and dedication drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously.

At CRC you'll find a fulfilling career and a great place to work — one that challenges you, fuels your need for creativity and innovation, and inspires teamwork and mutual respect. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, any other non‑merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Why work at CRC

CRC is a small business supporting customers across the Intelligence Community and DoD both as a Prime and subcontractor. provide opportunities to work challenging assignments which have impact to National Security and support you as a member of the team; you’re not just a number, we know your name, your career goals, and support you in your growth. We are proud awardees of the Gold Award 2023 for hiring and supporting veterans (U.S. Department of Labor) and are officially certified as a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Company.

While CRC is small there is still an opportunity for team members to grow within our structure. We foster an entrepreneurial spirit and provide opportunities for rewarding, challenging work to meet your goals. Tuition Assistance is available to support your educational and certification growth needs.

Being a small company, our Program Management Office is agile and efficient, which has been validated by multiple industry awards over the past two years. ONCON ICON Top 50 Chief Operations Officer 2022 and 2023, Top 50 Operations Team 2023, Top 100 Talent Acquisition Team 2023.

Clear Resolution Consulting (CRC), our employees are the heart and spirit of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their knowledge of our client’s requirements to help them meet their most complex challenges Our employees' blend of technical skills, innovation and dedication drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously.

At CRC you'll find a fulfilling career and a great place to work — one that challenges you, fuels your need for creativity and innovation, and inspires teamwork and mutual respect. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, any other non‑merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.