Imagery Analyst

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is the world leader in Geospatial Intelligence. We analyze imagery and data from many sources and incorporate it into visual displays of essential information for use in national defense, homeland security and safety of navigation. The extraordinary talents and skills of our teams of analysts and other professionals are vital to our success as the worldwide provider of GEOINT.

Assignment Description

Imagery Analysts maintain and build tasking strategies, and analyze and interpret imagery to support U.S. military and policymaker interests. They analyze the activities and interests of countries, regions, and non‑state entities, as well as the impact of natural and man‑made disasters. In addition, these analysts conduct multi‑INT research, populate and exploit intelligence databases, and produce and disseminate intelligence products.

Qualifications Mandatory

MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required). Online resumes must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement’s mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement:

1. Experience providing full‑motion video (FMV) imagery analysis, especially in a special access or military FMV program.
2. Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with others.
3. Demonstrated experience with research and analysis, imagery, and/or geospatial analysis.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

1. A. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Foreign Area Studies, Geography, History, International Affairs, International Studies, Military Science, Physical Science, Political Science, Remote Sensing, or a related field.
2. B. Combination of Education and Experience: A minimum of 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of coursework in any area listed in option A, plus experience working in an Intelligence discipline analyzing and interpreting imagery and maintaining and building tasking strategies, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. As a rule, every 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of coursework is equivalent to one year of experience. Candidates should show that their combination of education and experience totals 4 years.
3. C. Experience: A minimum of 4 years of experience working in an Intelligence discipline analyzing and interpreting imagery and maintaining and building tasking strategies, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: Distinguish principal colors and shades/hues of principal colors; Near visual acuity of 20/20 or better with or without corrective lenses; Stereopsis ability; Hand steadiness

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENT: Prolonged exposure to video display units

Qualifications Desirable

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired:

1. Experience in meeting requirements on scheduled collaborative work with other organizations in a fast‑paced and/or constantly changing environment.
2. Experience with Geospatial Information Systems (GIS).
3. Knowledge of national and/or Commercial Imaging Systems; Image Tasking; Image Processing; Image Exploitation, and writing imagery reports.
4. Knowledge of national or commercial imagery systems to include tasking, processing exploitation, and analysis.

Special Info External

1. Security Clearance - Top Secret /Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
2. Polygraph & Drug Test
3. Direct Deposit
4. Trial Period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. We may consider: performance conduct; needs and interests of the agency; and whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government and the efficiency of the Federal service.

Applicant Evaluation Process

1. All applicants will be evaluated using the Mandatory Qualification Criteria.
2. Qualified applicants will then be evaluated by an expert or panel of experts using a combination of qualification criteria to determine the best‑qualified candidates.
3. Best‑qualified applicants may then be further evaluated through an interview process.

Military retiree applicants, if selected, may be impacted by the 180‑day appointment restrictions of DODI 1402.01. HD personnel will provide additional information if applicable.

All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation.

NGA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applications will only be accepted online. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us at View email address on click.appcast.io. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case‑by‑case basis.

Pay is only part of the compensation you will earn working for the Federal Government. We offer a broad array of benefits programs and family friendly flexibilities to meet the needs of you and your family.