OPIR INTELLIGENCE ANALYST

Ignite Now; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignite Now seeks an OPIR Intelligence Analyst to join the NASIC program in Dayton, OH. This 100% onsite role applies OPIR data analysis and remote sensing principles to support high‑stakes defense intelligence production.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on OPIR experience, proficiency with MATLAB/Python, and the ability to integrate multi‑source data. Must hold TS/SCI clearance and be a U.S. citizen.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and hands‑on experience in OPIR processed data analysis and production.
• Understanding of remote sensing fundamentals, detection phenomenology, and target phenomenology.
• For In-Depth SpaM Analytical Support: detailed knowledge of OPIR sensor phenomenology and related topics.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis and exploitation of OPIR processed data to support intelligence production.
• Characterize sensor performance and observability for production requirements.
• Assess signatures, behaviors, and events of interest using OPIR and multi-source data.
• Provide in-depth SpaM analytical support and coordinate findings with leadership.
• Integrate OPIR analysis with other sources to support timelines and tasks.
• Prepare briefs and present analytical findings to analysts and leadership.

Skills

OPIR analysis

Remote sensing

SpaM analytics

OPIR production

MATLAB

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM, Intelligence Studies, or related discipline

Tools

MATLAB

Python

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Job Title

OPIR INTELLIGENCE ANALYST

Location

Dayton, OH US (Primary)

Category

Information Technology

Job Type

Full-Time

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Security Clearance Required

TS/SCI

Job Description

Ignitersoperatein the world’s most demanding environment. Igniters are self-motivated, mission-driven, and relentless in solving the Warfighters’ hardest problems. We move fast, think differently, and execute with precision to tackle high-stakes challenges across AI/ML,spaceand missile defense intelligence, EMSO, advanced analytics, and programmatic domains. As an employee-owned SDVOSB headquartered in Huntsville, AL, our team delivers mission-critical impact for the Army, Air Force, Space Force, MDA, NASA, DIA, and FBI.

Ignite exists to outpace the threat and deliver results that matter in the moments that count.

Ignite is currently seeking a driven, detail-oriented OPIR Intelligence Analyst to join our team supporting NOVASTAR at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) in Dayton, OH. This position is 100% onsite at NASIC. The analyst will apply Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) processed data analysis and production expertise, grounded in remote sensing fundamentals and detection and target phenomenology, to support assigned intelligence production threads and provide in-depth SpaM analytical support.

Job Requirements

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform analysis and exploitation of OPIR processed data and contribute to finished intelligence production in support of the assigned production thread.
• Apply remote sensing fundamentals and detection phenomenology to characterize sensor performance, observability, and collection conditions relevant to production requirements.
• Apply target phenomenology relevant to the assigned production thread to assess signatures, behaviors, and events of interest.
• Provide in-depth SpaM analytical support, applying detailed knowledge of OPIR sensor phenomenology, remote sensing fundamentals, detection phenomenology, target phenomenology, and OPIR processed data analysis and production.
• Integrate OPIR-derived analysis with multi-source information to answer key intelligence questions and support production timelines.
• Author, coordinate, and present analytical findings, assessments, and finished intelligence products to analysts, production leads, and leadership.
• Maintain analytical tradecraft standards and documentation supporting reproducibility and peer review of OPIR analysis and production.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and hands‑on experience in OPIR processed data analysis and production.
• Understanding of remote sensing fundamentals, detection phenomenology, and target phenomenology relevant to the production thread supported.
• For In-Depth SpaM Analytical Support: detailed knowledge and experience in OPIR sensor phenomenology, remote sensing fundamentals, detection phenomenology, target phenomenology, and OPIR processed data analysis and production.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting NASIC, Space Force, or Intelligence Community OPIR or space‑domain production missions.
• Experience with scientific and technical intelligence (S&TI) analysis of missile, space, or infrared signature data.
• Familiarity with OPIR collection systems, tasking, processing, exploitation, and dissemination (TPED) workflows.
• Proficiency with analytical tools and scripting environments (e.g., MATLAB or Python) for signature and sensor data analysis.
• Experience preparing briefs and briefing leadership.
• Prior Military Experience a plus.

Security Clearance Requirements

Must have an active TS/SCI Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in STEM, Intelligence Studies, or a related discipline.

Other Requirements

Must be a US citizen and be able to obtain and hold an active Security Clearance.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.

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