Junior Motion GEOINT Analyst

The Employee Connect; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The Employee Connect is seeking a Junior Motion GEOINT Analyst in McLean, VA to support national security partners. This is an entry-point role for cleared analysts to grow within the intelligence community, analyzing full motion video and imagery to produce timely intelligence products.

You will work onsite in a secure facility, receive structured mentorship, and have a clear path toward mid-level and senior positions as you build exploitation skills and gain experience.

Qualifications

• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Training or entry-level experience in imagery or GEOINT analysis.
• Familiarity with FMV exploitation and GIS tools.
• Strong attention to detail and written communication.
• Ability to work onsite in a secure facility.
• Willingness to learn new tools and analytic methods.

Responsibilities

• Review full motion video and imagery to detect activity of interest.
• Assist in producing geospatial intelligence reports and products.
• Log observations accurately and in real time during missions.
• Support target tracking and pattern of life analysis.
• Maintain GIS layers and analytic databases.
• Work with senior analysts to meet mission deadlines.
• Build skills through ongoing training and mentorship.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Onsite work

Education

Bachelor's degree in geography, intelligence studies, or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

SOCET GXP

FMV exploitation

Job description

Junior Motion GEOINT Analyst

Location: McLean, VA

Shift/Schedule: Full-time, onsite in a secure facility

Pay/Compensation: $75,000 – $84,000 per year

About the Role

An established defense and intelligence services contractor is hiring a Junior Motion GEOINT Analyst to support national security mission partners. This analyst reviews full motion video and imagery to help produce timely intelligence products. The role is an excellent entry point for cleared analysts seeking long-term growth in the intelligence community.

The ideal candidate is a cleared analyst early in their career, often with military imagery training, who is eager to build strong exploitation skills. You are detail-oriented, stay alert during long missions, and welcome feedback from senior analysts. You communicate clearly in writing and want a long-term career supporting the intelligence community. This role offers structured mentorship from experienced analysts, hands-on exposure to real-world missions, and a clear, realistic path toward mid-level and senior analyst positions over time.

This is a permanent, direct-hire opportunity presented by The Employee Connect. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly to review the role, answer questions, and discuss next steps in the interview process.

Core Responsibilities

• Review full motion video and imagery to detect activity of interest
• Assist in producing geospatial intelligence reports and products
• Log observations accurately and in real time during missions
• Support target tracking and pattern of life analysis
• Maintain GIS layers and analytic databases
• Work with senior analysts to meet mission deadlines
• Build skills through ongoing training and mentorship

Required Qualifications

• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility
• Training or entry-level experience in imagery or GEOINT analysis
• Familiarity with FMV exploitation and GIS tools
• Strong attention to detail and written communication
• Ability to work onsite in a secure facility
• Willingness to learn new tools and analytic methods

Preferred Qualifications

• Military imagery analyst training or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree in geography, intelligence studies, or related field
• Experience with ArcGIS or SOCET GXP
• Exposure to DoD or IC mission support
• Active TS clearance with SCI access

Benefits & Pay

• Pay: $75,000 – $84,000 per year
• Competitive annual salary based on experience
• Full-time, permanent position
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and paid time off benefits through the employer
• Mentorship and structured training
• Growth within the intelligence community

Screening Questions

1. Do you currently hold an active TS clearance with SCI eligibility?
2. What imagery or GEOINT training or experience do you have?
3. Are you able to work onsite in a secure facility in the McLean area?