GEOINT Motion Analyst, Jr at Castalia Systems in McLean, VA

Job description

• The GEOINT Motion Analyst positions at Castalia Systems utilizes Motion GEOINT and other sources as appropriate to exploit, analyze, and produce GEOINT in support of critical operations. They are involved in full-motion video processing, exploitation, and dissemination. Sources for these formats of data come from many different sectors within the DoD and IC. Our team takes pride in supporting the critical missions that protect the nation, our freedom, and our families -the things that really matter. We are looking for candidates who want to be trained in GEOINT and become a part of the future Castalia Systems Intelligence & Security Program.

Responsibilities

• A qualified candidate will perform the following duties and responsibilities, but are not limited to:
• Provide real-time 24/7/365 motion video exploitation in a shift work environment.
• Provide analyses of targets utilizing a variety of platforms and Motion GEOINT data.
• Provide exploitation of Motion GEOINT, to include but not limited to, multi-spectral, Hyper-spectral, Infra-Red (IR), Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), and LiDAR imagery.
• Provide analysts capable of simultaneously being able to view, exploit, record, and touch-type (at least 32 wpm at 90% accuracy) live Motion GEOINT exploitation comments in support of operations.
• Provide Storyboards, Vehicle Follows, and 360-degree graphics.
• Respond to tasking for imagery research and analysis by researching current and historical hardcopy and softcopy imagery to answer detailed information requirements.
• Produce standard and non-standard client imagery analysis products, such as summary reports, tailored mission-specific products, and database remarks, as well as daily briefings as required.
• Archival and dissemination of products following client. guidelines.

Requirements

• 3 years of intelligence analysis experience OR a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Formal Intelligence school course (typically 2+ months in duration, full time, resulting in an Intelligence MOS from the military (e.g. All-Source, IMINT, SIGINT, HUMINT, etc.).
• Must be capable of working a rotating shift schedule, to include nights, weekends, and holidays (panama schedule).
• During high-tempo operations, maintain situational awareness and relay intelligence in real time.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and solve routine tasks.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, including MS Word, MS Excel, and Power Point.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and critical thinking skills.
• Type 32 words per minute without looking at the keyboard at 90% accuracy.
• Understand the basic intelligence cycle/process.
• Candidates must accurately discern red, green, blue, and yellow colors on a video screen.
• Must successfully complete the customer FMV training course or have do so in the last year.
• Must attain FMV analyst qualifications and maintain required minimum skill level in each.
• Basic understanding of National level imagery product standards.
• Experience exploiting Full Motion Video with a basic understanding of sensor capabilities.
• Familiarity with FMV operations and the TCPED process.
• Experience exploiting national imagery with a basic understanding of imagery analysis.
• During high-tempo operations, can relay and articulate information.
• Background in counterterrorism analysis.
• Able to prepare and present briefings with creation/use of visual displays.
• Can solve routine tasks of varying scope and complexity following Standard procedures.

Skills

Required

• Motion GEOINT exploitation
• Full-motion video processing
• Imagery analysis
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Intelligence cycle/process understanding
• FMV analyst qualifications
• Shift work capability

Preferred

• National level imagery product standards
• Full Motion Video exploitation
• FMV operations and TCPED process
• National imagery exploitation
• Counterterrorism analysis
• Briefing preparation and presentation
• Problem-solving

Benefits

• At Castalia Systems, we provide you with opportunities and choices and support your total well-being. Our benefits include: Medical, dental, vision coverage, 401k matching, generous PTO, paid holidays, professional training opportunities, and even pet insurance to ensure your furry friends are cared for too. All regularly scheduled employees working at least 30 hours per week are eligible to participate in Castalia Systems’ benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.
• Salary at Castalia Systems is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, position knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $68,000.00 to $72,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Castalia Systems’ total compensation package for employees.