Imagery Analyst (WATCH) (TERM)
What you'd do
Imagery Analysts analyze and interpret imagery to support U.S. military and policymaker interests. They analyze the activities of countries, regions, and non-state entities, as well as the impact of natural and man-made disasters. In addition, these analysts maintain and build tasking strategies, conduct multi-INT research, populate and exploit intelligence databases, and produce and disseminate i
Major duties
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This is a two (2) year TERM appointment within NGA that may be extended not to exceed 5 years, and is not guaranteed. Applicants will be rated and ranked by an agency Qualifications Review Board using only the information submitted for consideration. A Defense Civilian Personnel System (DCIPS) term employee may be eligible for a non-competitive conversion to a permanent DCIPS permanent appointment at the same pay band and similar or same work role for which initially hired. The term employee must have a "successful or better" overall rating on the most recent performance evaluation to be eligible for conversion. The selectee will serve as an imagery analyst on joint NGA / USSPACECOM GEOINT Watch. They will analyze and interpret imagery to support command and national policy maker interests. In addition, they will conduct multi-INT research, populate and exploit intelligence databases, produce and disseminate moderately complex intelligence products, and defend their findings in a variety of forums. They maintain relationships with their IC counterparts, international partners, and customers. This position will move to NGA USSPACECOM in Huntsville, AL within the next five years in a staggered approach. Conversion to Permanent status is contingent on employee to move to NGA Huntsville and SME recommendation."
What you need to qualify
MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required). Online resumes must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement: Knowledge of national and/or Commercial Imaging Systems; Image Tasking; Image Processing; Image Exploitation, sensor capabilities; analytic assessments; or imagery analysis and writing imagery reports. Demonstrated experience using critical thinking skills and/or data analytics to address matters of national concern, such as foreign military, environmental, and/or terrorism. Demonstrated experience with research and analysis, imagery, and/or geospatial analysis. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Foreign Area Studies, Geography, History, International Affairs, International Studies, Military Science, Physical Science, Political Science, Remote Sensing, or a related field. -OR- B. Combination of Education and Experience: A minimum of 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of coursework in any area listed in option A, plus experience working in an Intelligence discipline analyzing and interpreting imagery and maintaining and building tasking strategies, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. As a rule, every 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of coursework is equivalent to one year of experience. Candidates should show that their combination of education and experience totals 4 years. -OR- C. Experience: A minimum of 4 years of experience working in an Intelligence discipline analyzing and interpreting imagery and maintaining and building tasking strategies, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: Distinguish principal colors and shades/hues of principal colors; Near visual acuity of 20/20 or better with or without corrective lenses; Stereopsis ability; Hand steadiness DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired: Experience in a related work role for the federal government, specifically the military, Combat Commands and/or Intelligence Community. Experience in 24x7 operations Experience using analytical tools and technology for data conditioning, standardization, and analysis to produce findings.
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