Expert Imagery Analyst (APOGEE)

Job Description

Job Description

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Expert Imagery Analyst (APOGEE)

At Celestar, a B&A company, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team!

Job Summary

Celestar, a B&A company, is looking for an Expert Imagery Analyst (APOGEE) to join us on a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a great team while supporting…

Responsibilities

• The Imagery Analyst conducts all-source analytic production by interpreting imagery, including, but not limited to, visible, infrared, and radar data as well as full motion video for the identification of foreign conventional and unconventional military installations; civilian infrastructure relevant to military capabilities; weapon systems; orders of battle; military equipment and defenses; battle damage assessments; communications; and humanitarian efforts. 

Education and Experience

• Doctoral Degree in Remote Sensing, Cartography, Geography, or related field AND 5 years CURRENT GEOINT Analysis experience; OR
• MA or MS in Remote Sensing, Cartography, Geography, or related field AND 10 years CURRENT GEOINT Analysis experience; OR
• BA/BS degree in Remote Sensing, Cartography, Geography, or related field AND at least 15 years of Intelligence Analysis experience to include 8 years of CURRENT GEOINT Analysis experience.

Required Skills

• College degree must be in a relevant field such as remote sensing, Geospatial sciences, Relevant STEM field, or political science. 
• Relevant specialized experience must be in the application of space-based GEOINT. 
• Expert knowledge of the full spectrum of US GOV and commercial satellite capabilities, including tasking and collection processes and protocols 
• Expert knowledge of GEOINT software including RemoteView, SOCET GXP, or ArcGIS. 
• Experience with photogrammetric principles and techniques. 
• Experience with conducting Foundational Military Intelligence analysis and baseline reporting. 
• Ability to collaborate with GEOINT analysts to deconstruct problems and develop effective analysis and collection approaches. 
• Ability to collaborate with partners across the IC and DoD on technical or substantive topics. 
• Knowledge of relevant GEOINT-related Army, National System for GEOINT (NSG), or Intelligence Community (IC) policies. 
• Expert ability to present intelligence information via multimedia presentations and written reports. 
• Experience with object-based production (OBP), structured observation management (SOM), and activity-based intelligence (ABI). 
• Experience with analytic modeling. 

Desired Skills

• GPC-II Imagery Certification 
• Experience with commercial visualization software 
• Experience with non-traditional GEOINT data sources 
• Experience with MS Office suite of tools. 
• Experience with data analytics and COTS statistical software (SPSS, SAS, MatLab etc.) Experience presenting at community forums and symposiums 

Security Clearance

• Active TS/SCI

More About B&A:

Notable Clients
B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.

Benefits and Programs

 

B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.

B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:

• The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
• A formal mentorship program
• Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
• Brand Ambassador program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
• Monthly teambuilding events
• B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB &A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB &A, and more

At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.

EEO

B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A’s offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.

EEO is the Law

B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.

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