Motion GEOINT Analyst - TS/SCI

SharpAtoms; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SharpAtoms in McLean, VA is seeking Motion GEOINT Analysts to support DoD and IC operations through real-time motion video exploitation, analysis, and dissemination of Motion GEOINT products in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with NGA, NSG, and other analysts, handling MS, hyperspectral, IR, SAR, and LiDAR data to produce briefs and tailored products while maintaining data integrity under SAP requirements.

Qualifications

• US citizenship and TS/SCI clearance required.
• 3+ years of post-schoolhouse intelligence analysis experience.
• Formal intelligence training (MOS or equivalent).
• Ability to operate in a high-tempo, mission-focused environment.
• Able to work effectively in a team on assigned tasks.
• SAP environment operations experience or exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time motion video exploitation in a 24/7 shift-work environment.
• Analyze targets using Motion GEOINT data sources.
• Exploit Motion GEOINT, including MS, hyperspectral, IR, SAR, and LiDAR imagery.
• Produce standard and non-standard NGA imagery analysis products and daily briefings.
• Collaborate with NGA, NSG, ASG, service imagery and geospatial analysts, intelligence analysts, and engineers.
• Archive and disseminate products per NGA guidelines.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

US citizenship

Intelligence analysis

High-tempo environment

Team collaboration

Typing speed 32 wpm

Storyboards production

SAP operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree with military intelligence training

Military intelligence MOS or equivalent

Job description

Onsite - McLean, VA, US

We are currently seeking Motion GEOINT Analysts for positions in McLean, Virginia.

The Motion GEOINT Analyst supports critical operations through the exploitation, analysis, and production of Motion GEOINT and related geospatial intelligence products. This role involves full-motion video processing, exploitation, and dissemination in a fast-paced operational environment. Analysts will use Motion GEOINT and other intelligence sources to support mission requirements across the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide real-time, 24/7/365 motion video exploitation in a shift-work environment.
• Analyze targets using a variety of platforms and Motion GEOINT data sources.
• Exploit Motion GEOINT, including but not limited to multi-spectral, hyperspectral, infrared (IR), synthetic aperture radar (SAR), and LiDAR imagery.
• View, exploit, record, and accurately touch-type live Motion GEOINT exploitation comments in support of operations.
• Maintain a typing speed of at least 32 words per minute with 90% accuracy.
• Provide storyboards, vehicle follows, and 360-degree graphics.
• Respond to imagery research and analysis taskings by reviewing current and historical hardcopy and softcopy imagery.
• Produce standard and non-standard NGA imagery analysis products, including summary reports, tailored mission-specific products, database remarks, and daily briefings as required.
• Collaborate with NGA, NSG, ASG, Service imagery and geospatial analysts, intelligence analysts, and engineers.
• Archive and disseminate products in accordance with NGA guidelines.
• Support mission requirements while maintaining the integrity of mission partner data and operations.

Required Skills:

• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of full-time, post-schoolhouse intelligence analysis experience with military intelligence training; or a bachelor’s degree in a related field with military intelligence training.
• Completion of formal intelligence training, typically two or more months of full-time training resulting in a military intelligence MOS or equivalent background, such as All-Source, IMINT, SIGINT, HUMINT, or related discipline.
• Ability to operate in a high-tempo, mission-focused environment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while executing assigned tasks.
• Ability to understand and apply advanced concepts and processes to mission requirements.
• Must be adaptable, professional, team-oriented, and committed to delivering timely and accurate GEOINT products.
• This position supports a Special Access Program (SAP) and requires additional screening, customer approval, and an in-depth background investigation regardless of current clearance level.
• Candidates must successfully complete all required training to remain eligible for the contract. Candidates who do not pass required training will not be permitted to continue on the contract.

Selected candidates must successfully complete required initial training, which includes:

• Motion Imagery Tradecraft Intermediate Level (MITIL): 3.5-day course, participation required, pass/fail.
• Fundamentals and Program Orientation: 10-day course, minimum passing score of 80%.
• On-the-Job Training (OJT): 90 days, or up to 45 mission days, task-specific, pass/fail, with three subphases.

Desired Skills:

• Previous experience in Motion GEOINT analysis.
• Mission familiarity supporting DoD or Intelligence Community operations.
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a high-tempo operational environment.

Must-haves

• SAP environment operations
• Storyboard and vehicle follow production