Associate Exploitation Analyst Jobs in California

Purpose and Impact:

This position is contingent upon award of contract, business needs and funding availability. We are seeking a Mid-Level Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Analyst to conduct geospatial and multi-discipline ISR analysis in a dynamic, 24/7 operational environment. The analyst will exploit imagery and spatial-temporal data to produce actionable intelligence supporting mission planning, targeting, and operational decision-making. This position supports the 480 ISRW Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) mission, delivering global Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to combatant commanders. The role contributes to multi-discipline intelligence fusion, targeting operations, and geospatial analysis in direct support of Joint and coalition operations.

The ideal candidate will bring operational-level expertise in the analysis and exploitation of airborne and space-based GEOINT data, directly supporting Air Combat Command (ACC) Analysis and Exploitation Teams (AETs).

Essential Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed exploitation and analysis of airborne and space-based commercial and government GEOINT data in response to standing collection requirements or PIRs.
• Produce GEOINT-derived products and reporting supporting Air Component and Combatant Command PIRs, target systems analysis, target development and combat assessment.
• Perform multi-discipline ISR analysis integrating GEOINT with SIGINT, HUMINT, MASINT, and other intelligence sources.
• Validate and enforce Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), standard operating procedures, and production guidelines for multi-discipline ISR, PED (Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination), and GEOINT support.
• Support the integration of ISR capabilities into Joint and coalition warfighting constructs
• Deliver clear, concise written and verbal intelligence briefings to operational stakeholders.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:The position supports sensitive operations and demands strict adherence to IC and Air Force analytic tradecraft standards, information security requirements, and professional ethics.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Candidates must meet all basic-level DOD 8140 Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) requirements code 111 (Data & Artificial Intelligence)
• Demonstrated proficiency in GEOINT exploitation & analysis and multi-INT correlation and fusion
• Proficiency in using GEOINT tools (e.g., ArcGIS, remote sensing tools) and databases
• Knowledge of GEOINT and collection management TTPs, ISR PED processes, and intelligence production standards
• Strong verbal communication skills for briefings and collaborative discussions

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to comply with all DoD, Air Force, and IC security and conduct standards
• Ability to complete and maintain required training throughout contract performance

Security Clearance Required:

• TS/SCI eligibility with a favorable Tier 5 (T5) investigation

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree or an associate's degree with at least five years of related experience (for a total of 10 years' experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree)

Minimum Years of Experience:

• 6 years GEOINT experience with at least part of the required experience must be within the past two (2) years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous NGA or Air Force DCGS GEOINT experience
• Familiarity with Air Force and Joint targeting doctrine and target development standards
• Knowledge of targeting tools and databases (JTT, MIDB/MARS)
• Experience briefing senior leaders or operational staff

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum's role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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