BAE Systems is seeking a motivated, experienced Sr Imagery Analyst to join our team supporting the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). Candidates must demonstrate the ability to understand intelligence issues, military affairs, and use GIS skills and software to create, edit, and review geospatial intelligence and imagery products.
Responsibilities for this position include providing imagery and geospatial analysis services in the Machine Learning disciplines to facilitate the creation, review, and verification of training data for use in Artificial Intelligence platforms. Candidates must apply photointerpretation skills to available imagery, multi-INT, and other source data sources to properly identify, categorize, and annotate target objects. Candidates are expected to possess strong order of battle subject matter expertise. Additionally, candidates must possess experience training and conveying knowledge and experience to junior team members, as well as strong communication and collaboration skills.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- 8+ years of demonstrated imagery or geospatial analysis experience in the Intelligence Community at the national level, and/or military operational level, including GEOINT exploitation and reporting.
- ORDER OF BATTLE experience
- Experience and proficiency using GIS or imagery viewing and exploitation software such as SOCET GXP, ArcGIS, QGIS, RemoteView, ERDAS IMAGINE, ENVI, Google Earth.
- Attended a certified imagery schoolhouse or the Geospatial Intelligence Training Program.
- Experience with Machine Learning training data creation, annotation, and review as well as Structured Observation Management
- Extensive order of battle knowledge including air, sea, and ground equipment and infrastructure.
- Knowledge of the intelligence collection process.
- Experience in targeting and precision point mensuration.
- Demonstrated good oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of common office software to include Adobe, MS Office 365 to support the building of slide presentations, spreadsheets, word processing.
- Ability to work in a very dynamic and demanding work environment.
- Ability to attain and maintain GPC-F and IA-II certifications.
- Experience training and mentoring junior and upcoming team members.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Working with multi-int information and data.
- Experience with multi-modal imagery exploitation.
- Experience using ESRI ArcPro and extensions for analytical support.
- Experience using, creating, updating, and maintaining geodatabases.
- Bachelors in GIS, Geography, or related major.
- Experience with Python scripting and geospatial modeling.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95106 - $161680
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of imagery or geospatial analysis experience in the Intelligence Community or military operational level, including GEOINT exploitation and reporting.
- Order of battle experience and extensive knowledge of air, sea, and ground equipment and infrastructure.
- Proficiency using GIS or imagery viewing and exploitation software such as SOCET GXP, ArcGIS, QGIS, RemoteView, ERDAS IMAGINE, ENVI, Google Earth.
- Attended a certified imagery schoolhouse or the Geospatial Intelligence Training Program.
- Experience with Machine Learning training data creation, annotation, and review as well as Structured Observation Management.
- Knowledge of the intelligence collection process.
- Experience in targeting and precision point mensuration.
- Demonstrated good oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of common office software including Adobe and MS Office 365 for presentations, spreadsheets, and word processing.
- Ability to work in a very dynamic and demanding work environment.
- Ability to attain and maintain GPC-F and IA-II certifications.
- Experience training and mentoring junior and upcoming team members.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave (e.g., 160 hours for full‑time employees) sits alongside adoption and surrogacy reimbursement and Bright Horizons backup child and elder care. These benefits help reduce care gaps and complement PTO and applicable state programs.
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