Synthetic Imagery Analyst

Leidos; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Competitive compensation

Paid leave

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a sharp GEOINT Analyst for Nellis AFB, NV, to advance ISR testing, training integration, and combat readiness. You will exploit NOS and FMV imagery, develop synthetic GEOINT products, and work with multi‑source data to produce actionable intelligence for warfighter training scenarios.

The role emphasizes collaboration with operators and mission customers, with potential shift coverage during major exercises. Exceptional communication and independent work are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires BA/BS with 4+ years of experience or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of imagery and intelligence collection processes.
• Hands-on experience with NOS, airborne imagery, and FMV.
• Familiarity with precise positioning tools and ELT functionality.
• Knowledge of intelligence organizations, systems, and analytic methodologies.
• Excellent communication and ability to deliver polished products under pressure.
• Proven ability to work independently and in fast-moving teams.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-value imagery analysis and intelligence reporting.
• Collaborate with operators, analysts, and mission customers to build IMINT products for training scenarios.
• Develop geospatial products supporting training objectives and assessments.
• Work with teams on composite force exercises across the full tactical spectrum.
• Support occasional shift work during major exercises to maintain mission tempo.

Skills

Imagery analysis

NOS

FMV imagery

Geospatial analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

NOS

FMV

ELT functionality

RemoteView

iSpy

Adobe Photoshop

MIDB/NPW

Cedalion

NGA Softcopy Keys

Job description

Description

Join Leidos. Shape the Fight. Elevate Your Career.

Ready to put your GEOINT skills where they matter most? At Leidos, you won't just grow — you'll accelerate . Through advanced training, tight‑knit teamwork, and access to some of the most sophisticated ISR technology on the planet, we'll help you take your career to the next level.

Job Summary

Leidos is seeking a sharp, driven GEOINT Analyst to join our team at Nellis AFB, NV — the epicenter of world‑class combat training. This is your chance to work at the cutting edge of ISR testing, tactics development, and training integration for U.S. Air Force, Joint, and Coalition warfighters.

This role is built for someone who thrives on challenge. You'll exploit NOS, airborne, commercial, and FMV imagery; test emerging technologies; and craft synthetic/simulated GEOINT products that directly shape how commanders train and fight. If you want impact, this is it.

Primary Responsibilities

• Produce crisp, high‑value imagery analysis and intelligence reporting that fuses multi‑source data into complete, actionable products.
• Partner directly with operators, analysts, and mission customers to build IMINT products supporting high‑fidelity combat scenarios — including integrated live, virtual, and constructive environments.
• Develop geospatial products that drive training objectives, exercise realism, and operational assessments.
• Work shoulder‑to‑shoulder with teams immersed in composite force exercises spanning the full spectrum of tactical employment.
• Support occasional shift work during major exercises to keep mission tempo at full throttle.

Basic Qualifications

• BA/BS + 4 years of experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Strong understanding of imagery and intelligence collection processes
• Hands‑on experience with NOS , airborne imagery, and FMV
• Familiarity with precise positioning tools and ELT functionality
• Solid knowledge of intelligence organizations, systems, and analytic methodologies
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to deliver polished products under pressure
• Proven ability to excel independently and as part of a fast‑moving, mission‑focused team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience collaborating across the U.S. Intelligence Community and U.S. Air Force
• Familiarity with Nellis AFB exercise operations (RED FLAG, WSI, etc.)
• Experience with RemoteView, other ELTs, iSpy, Adobe Photoshop, or similar tools
• Proficiency with research databases such as MIDB/NPW, Cedalion, and NGA Softcopy Keys

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

November 4, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave and Retirement

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.