Operational GEOINT Analyst - Imagery / OPIR (TS/SCI with CI poly)

Xcellent Technology Solutions, Inc; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO

401K with employer match

GeoAI scholarship

Job summary

Xcellent Technology Solutions, Inc. seeks an Imagery Analyst to support NGA in a fast-paced NGOC. You will perform first-phase imagery exploitation, GEOINT analysis, and integrate EO/SAR/OPIR/LiDAR data to deliver timely intelligence for critical missions.

This role requires active TS/SCI clearance, a relevant degree or equivalent experience, and the ability to support a rotating 24/7 schedule in a national-security environment. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI poly.
• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years OR Associate’s with 3+ years OR 5+ years relevant experience.
• Ability to support a rotating 24/7/365 operational schedule.
• Experience supporting GEOINT analysis to inform priorities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct first-phase dominant imagery exploitation and GEOINT analysis.
• Exploit and integrate EO, SAR, OPIR, LiDAR, HIS data for timely products.
• Produce actionable intelligence to support NGA decision-makers.
• Work in a 24/7 NGOC operations environment.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

GEOINT analysis

Imagery exploitation

ABI concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

5+ years relevant experience

Tools

ArcGIS

RemoteView

SOCET GXP

SoftCopy Keys

Job description

Some intelligence is about understanding history. This mission is about understanding what is happening right now. When a situation begins to unfold anywhere in the world, decision makers need more than information. They need trusted analysis that helps them understand what they’re seeing, what it means, and what could happen next.

This is a rare chance to join us as an Imagery Analyst to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in a high tempo environment. As part of the National GEOINT Operations Center (NGOC), you’ll help transform imagery and geospatial intelligence into actionable insights that support real-world mission across the Intelligence Community. You’ll be part of a 24/7 mission where your analysis helps provide situational awareness during rapidly evolving global events. You’ll conduct first-phase dominant imagery exploitation and GEOINT analysis, exploiting and integrating multiple GEOINT sources, including EO, SAR, OPIR, LiDAR, HIS, and other geospatial intelligence data to produce timely, accurate intelligence products. Whether supporting emerging crises, military operations, or strategic intelligence requirements, the work you do helps deliver the information decision makers need when every minute matters. If you’re someone who enjoys solving complex intelligence challenges, thrives in fast-paced operational environments, and wants your work to have a direct impact on national security, join XTS today!

Requirements

• Current active Top Secret / SCI clearance with CI poly.
• You have achieved a Bachelor’s degree + 2 years / Associate’s + 3 years / 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to support a rotating 24/7/365 operational schedule as this mission provides continuous global coverage to ensure critical intelligence is available whenever emerging events occur.
• Experience supporting strategic and theater GEONIT analysis to help provide context to both long-term intelligence priorities and rapidly evolving operational missions.
• Proficiency with SoftCopy Keys, ArcGIS, RemoteView, SOCET GXP, or comparable NGA exploitation tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting first-phase imagery exploitation and GEOINT analysis as you will be identifying significant activity as events unfold and producing timely intelligence.
• Understanding of Activity Based Intelligence (ABI) concepts and methodologies to recognize patterns, identify changes over time and connect activity across multiple intelligence sources to provide a more complete operational picture.
• Experience with multiple GEOINT phenomenology, including SAR, EO, OPIR, LiDAR, HIS, or similar data sources to assist in integrating information from multiple collection platforms to build a comprehensive understanding of complex events.
• GEOINT Professional Certification (GPC) – Fundamentals or GEOINT Professional Certification (GPC) – Imagery Analyst (IA) Level II.

At XTS, we believe in taking care of our employees as much as we take care of our clients. As a veteran-owned company, we understand the importance of community, service, and fostering a culture where each team member can thrive. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in the comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities we offer. We offer tailored health care plans that fit your lifestyle, along with dental and vision coverage, paid time off (PTO), and a 401K with employer matching to secure your financial future. As we push forward in the rapidly evolving field of AI, XTS is committed to providing employees with tools and opportunities to stay ahead. We are proud to offer our GeoAI scholarship to help our employees further develop their skills and expertise in this innovative field. We take pride in delivering elite workforces to the Intelligence Community, making a real-world impact on critical missions. Join us and experience a company that invests in your success and professional growth.

Salary Range: $85K-95K/annually