What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geospatial Analyst position at BAE Systems?
Job Description
BAE Systems Intelligence & Security division is seeking a Geospatial Analyst to join our team in Quantico, VA in support of a Maritime effort for (MAGIC) Marine Corps Intelligence Activity Analysis, Geospatial Imagery, and Counterintelligence Support Services program.
What is it like working for a company that helps governments recognize, manage, and defeat threats? Exciting, invigorating and satisfying.
The ideal candidate will provide direct support to MCIA to provide situational awareness and intelligence production and analysis for numerous AORs.
Candidate will conduct geospatial analysis of objects, networks, and persons sing geospatial tools, methodologies, spatial-temporal data, imagery, social and physical factors. Exploit imagery, vector, and other data types to include non-geospatially correlated data to locate, identify, and map objects in the spatial domain. Provide analysis on, but not limited to, terrain mapping, route planning, and maritime geospatial activity.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
At least 12 years of relevant experience with a portion of that experience being within the last 2 years.
Must be able to demonstrate the ability to, in the areas as stated below:
- In-depth mission knowledge and skills related to Geospatial Analysis.
- A mastery of qualitative and quantitative analytic methodologies.
- Work independently with minimal oversight.
- In-depth analysis of analytic operations and knowledge management issues across organizational and IC boundaries and clearly articulate findings.
- Ability to review analytic products for cogent arguments, tradecraft standards, and adequate support for conclusions.
- Extract mission specific feature data in accordance with National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) data standards including, but not limited to, DoD Instruction 3115.15, “Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT)”; DoD Manual 3305.10, “DoD Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Accreditation and Certification”; DoD Instruction 5000.56, “Programming Geospatial-Intelligence (GEOINT), Geospatial Information and Services (GI&S), and Geodesy Requirements for Developing Systems”; NSG Directive (NSGD) FM 1100, “Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Functional Management”; NSG Directive (NSGD) 3104, “Military Services Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Analysis and Production (A&P) Program Mission Instruction (MI)”; and NSG Manual (NSGM) 3202, “GEOINT Functional Manager Standards Assessment (GFMSA) Program.”
- Conduct research to identify traditional and non-traditional raster/vector sources for GEOINT analysis and production using GEOINT data science principles and associated competencies, evaluate discovered data’s structure, content, and attribution to determine suitability for GEOINT analysis and production.
- Observe data management best practice by ensuring raster/vector data are contained in geodatabases wherein features and attributes adhere to a defined schema that meets applicable standards and policies.
- Extract, derive, or synthesize feature/attribute data conforming to applicable National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) standards, U.S. Marine Corps policies, and accepted best practices.
- Apply spatio-temporal reasoning, GEOINT processing and methodologies, and other associated competencies to perform GEOINT analysis, characterize events, and discover relationships/trends in the following domains: terrain and imagery analysis, littoral analysis, and human geography.
- Perform GEOINT analysis and present results in the form of datasets, cartographic products, and other advanced visualizations (e.g., web mapping/story maps)
- Apply cartographic principles, and other relevant competencies to produce both hard- and softcopy cartographic products that meet applicable NSG policies and product specifications, Marine Corps standards, and accepted best practices.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Customer is requesting a seasoned Intelligence Analyst preferably with multi-INT expertise, excellent research, writing, and briefing skills to customer senior leadership, as they pertain to an intelligence environment supporting critical operations.
- Master's degree in an area related to the field of work.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $75570 - $128480
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 the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels. At BAE Systems, we celebrate the array of skills, experiences, and perspectives our employees bring to the table. For us, differences are a source of strength. We’re laser-focused on high performance, and we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where all employees can innovate and thrive. Here, you will not only build your career, but you will also enjoy work-life balance, uncover new experiences, and collaborate with passionate colleagues.
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