SME Functional Lead – Imagery Analysis and Sensors
Position Summary
The SME Functional Lead for Imagery Analysis and Sensors will provide expert-level guidance and leadership in the development and delivery of training focused on imagery analytic tradecraft, methodology, and technology. Key focus areas include imagery analysis, imagery exploitation systems (such as RemoteView and Orchestration Services), and GEOINT data sources, including FMV, Spectral, OPIR, SAR, and TIR. The SME will lead the curriculum development and instruct courses aimed at enhancing the skills of NGA and Intelligence Community (IC) personnel in the application of imagery analysis techniques and tools.
Note: this position is contingent upon contract award.
Location: Springfield, VA
Schedule (FT/PT): Full Time
Travel Required: 23% travel CONUS and OCONUS
Shift: Day Shift
Remote Type: No Remote
Security Clearance: Current TS/SCI
Polygraph: Counterintelligence Polygraph (Preferred)
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and delivery of training focused on imagery analysis, exploitation systems, and sensor data sources.
- Provide instructional oversight on courses related to imagery exploitation systems, including RemoteView, Orchestration Services, and other critical GEOINT tools.
- Guide training in the analysis and interpretation of various GEOINT data sources, including FMV, Spectral, OPIR, SAR, and TIR.
- Supervise and mentor a team of instructors, ensuring content quality and alignment with NGA and IC operational needs.
- Manage Mobile Training Teams (MTTs) and coordinate course delivery at both NGA facilities and other training locations worldwide.
- Collaborate with government stakeholders to align training programs with mission objectives and emerging technologies.
- Maintain travel forecasts and expenditure trackers, reporting on travel logistics and costs during monthly PMR meetings with the government.
- Ensure all training content is up-to-date with the latest tradecraft, tools, and methodologies in imagery analysis and sensor data exploitation.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current TS/SCI Clearance
- Counterintelligence Polygraph (Preferred)
- National Geospatial-Intelligence College (NGC) Instructor Certification (Preferred)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in geospatial analysis, geography, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in imagery analysis, including working with tools such as RemoteView, Orchestration Services, and other imagery exploitation systems.
- Proficient in the use and analysis of various sensor data sources, including FMV, Spectral, OPIR, SAR, and TIR.
- Experience developing and delivering training programs, particularly within NGA, the DoD, or the Intelligence Community.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and lead a team in a training and operational environment.
- Familiarity with NGA/IC product standards, imagery analysis workflows, and target generation processes.
Salary Range
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