POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD* SOSi is seeking an IMINT Analyst to support GEOINT ... Doctoral Degree in Remote Sensing, Cartography, Geography, or related field AND 5 years CURRENT ...
POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD* SOSi is seeking an IMINT Analyst to support GEOINT ... Doctoral Degree in Remote Sensing, Cartography, Geography, or related field AND 5 years CURRENT ...
Develops graphics, digital media, cartography, and other multimedia products * Utilizes request ... Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract ...
Develops graphics, digital media, cartography, and other multimedia products * Utilizes request ... Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract ...
Graphic Designer
$80K - $128K/yr
Provides Cartography support, as needed, to design thematic and reference maps **Position is Contingent on Contract Award** Qualifications Basic Qualifications : * Active Top Secret/ Sensitive ...
Graphic Designer
$80K - $128K/yr
Provides Cartography support, as needed, to design thematic and reference maps **Position is Contingent on Contract Award** Qualifications Basic Qualifications : * Active Top Secret/ Sensitive ...
POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD* SOSi is seeking an IMINT Analyst to support GEOINT ... Doctoral Degree in Remote Sensing, Cartography, Geography, or related field AND 5 years CURRENT ...
POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD* SOSi is seeking an IMINT Analyst to support GEOINT ... Doctoral Degree in Remote Sensing, Cartography, Geography, or related field AND 5 years CURRENT ...
Develops graphics, digital media, cartography, and other multimedia products * Utilizes request ... Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract ...
Develops graphics, digital media, cartography, and other multimedia products * Utilizes request ... Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract ...
Graphic Designer
Huntsville, AL · On-site
$80K - $128K/yr
Provides Cartography support, as needed, to design thematic and reference maps **Position is Contingent on Contract Award** Qualifications Basic Qualifications : * Active Top Secret/ Sensitive ...
Graphic Designer
Huntsville, AL · On-site
$80K - $128K/yr
Provides Cartography support, as needed, to design thematic and reference maps **Position is Contingent on Contract Award** Qualifications Basic Qualifications : * Active Top Secret/ Sensitive ...
Develops graphics, digital media, cartography, and other multimedia products Utilizes request ... Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract ...
Develops graphics, digital media, cartography, and other multimedia products Utilizes request ... Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract ...
Graphic Designer
Huntsville, AL · On-site
$80K - $128K/yr
Provides Cartography support, as needed, to design thematic and reference maps **Position is Contingent on Contract Award** Qualifications Basic Qualifications : * Active Top Secret/ Sensitive ...
Graphic Designer
Huntsville, AL · On-site
$80K - $128K/yr
Provides Cartography support, as needed, to design thematic and reference maps **Position is Contingent on Contract Award** Qualifications Basic Qualifications : * Active Top Secret/ Sensitive ...
Please note that the availability of this position is contingent upon contract award. Expert ... Doctoral Degree in Remote Sensing, Cartography, Geography, or related field AND 5 years CURRENT ...
Please note that the availability of this position is contingent upon contract award. Expert ... Doctoral Degree in Remote Sensing, Cartography, Geography, or related field AND 5 years CURRENT ...
GIS Tech 1
Atlanta, GA · On-site
Location - Atlanta, GA 30308 Client - Georgia Power Contract - 1 Year Position Overview We are ... Combine datasets from multiple sources to create cartographic and analytical products. * Develop ...
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GIS Tech 1
Atlanta, GA · On-site
Location - Atlanta, GA 30308 Client - Georgia Power Contract - 1 Year Position Overview We are ... Combine datasets from multiple sources to create cartographic and analytical products. * Develop ...
The PM will have complete oversight and administrative control over the entire contract workforce ... MA or MS degree in Business, Remote Sensing, Cartography, Geography, or related field AND 10 years ...
The PM will have complete oversight and administrative control over the entire contract workforce ... MA or MS degree in Business, Remote Sensing, Cartography, Geography, or related field AND 10 years ...
The PM will have complete oversight and administrative control over the entire contract workforce ... MA or MS degree in Business, Remote Sensing, Cartography, Geography, or related field AND 10 years ...
The PM will have complete oversight and administrative control over the entire contract workforce ... MA or MS degree in Business, Remote Sensing, Cartography, Geography, or related field AND 10 years ...
Please note that the availability of this position is contingent upon contract award. Expert ... Doctoral Degree in Remote Sensing, Cartography, Geography, or related field AND 5 years CURRENT ...
Please note that the availability of this position is contingent upon contract award. Expert ... Doctoral Degree in Remote Sensing, Cartography, Geography, or related field AND 5 years CURRENT ...
Program Manager (Army GEOINT)
Gordon, GA · On-site
The PM will have complete oversight and administrative control over the entire contract workforce ... MA or MS degree in Business, Remote Sensing, Cartography, Geography, or related field AND 10 years ...
Program Manager (Army GEOINT)
Gordon, GA · On-site
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Expert Imagery Analyst
Honolulu, HI · On-site
Please note that the availability of this position is contingent upon contract award. Expert ... Doctoral Degree in Remote Sensing, Cartography, Geography, or related field AND 5 years CURRENT ...
Expert Imagery Analyst
Honolulu, HI · On-site
Please note that the availability of this position is contingent upon contract award. Expert ... Doctoral Degree in Remote Sensing, Cartography, Geography, or related field AND 5 years CURRENT ...
Expert Imagery Analyst
Augusta, GA · On-site
Please note that the availability of this position is contingent upon contract award. Expert ... Doctoral Degree in Remote Sensing, Cartography, Geography, or related field AND 5 years CURRENT ...
Expert Imagery Analyst
Augusta, GA · On-site
Please note that the availability of this position is contingent upon contract award. Expert ... Doctoral Degree in Remote Sensing, Cartography, Geography, or related field AND 5 years CURRENT ...
Targeting Analyst Expert
Gordon, GA · On-site
This position is contingent upon contract award *** SOSi is seeking a Target Analyst Expert to ... MA or MS in Remote Sensing, Cartography, Geography, or related field AND 10 years CURRENT ...
Targeting Analyst Expert
Gordon, GA · On-site
This position is contingent upon contract award *** SOSi is seeking a Target Analyst Expert to ... MA or MS in Remote Sensing, Cartography, Geography, or related field AND 10 years CURRENT ...
Visualization Reporter - Contract Location New York Business Area News and Media Ref # 10051666 ... cartography software such as QGIS and/or mapshaper is encouraged Experience with front-end web ...
Visualization Reporter - Contract Location New York Business Area News and Media Ref # 10051666 ... cartography software such as QGIS and/or mapshaper is encouraged Experience with front-end web ...
This position is contingent upon contract award *** SOSi is seeking a Target Analyst Expert to ... MA or MS in Remote Sensing, Cartography, Geography, or related field AND 10 years CURRENT ...
This position is contingent upon contract award *** SOSi is seeking a Target Analyst Expert to ... MA or MS in Remote Sensing, Cartography, Geography, or related field AND 10 years CURRENT ...
This position is contingent upon contract award *** SOSi is seeking a Target Analyst Expert to ... MA or MS in Remote Sensing, Cartography, Geography, or related field AND 10 years CURRENT ...
This position is contingent upon contract award *** SOSi is seeking a Target Analyst Expert to ... MA or MS in Remote Sensing, Cartography, Geography, or related field AND 10 years CURRENT ...
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Full-time
Posted 29 days ago
Job description
Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.
Overview:
*POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD*
SOSi is seeking an IMINT Analyst to support GEOINT mission requirements for our Intelligence customer. The role involves conducting complex GEOINT exploitation operations and reporting, adhering to established protocols and performing with minimal supervision. This role provides an opportunity to engage in multi-INT analysis, contribute to mission readiness through collaboration with intelligence experts, and support critical theater and national defense operations.
Essential Job Duties:
- Perform advanced analysis and exploitation of imagery and full-spectrum GEOINT products, utilizing platforms such as Synthetic Aperture RADAR (SAR), Electro-Optical (EO), Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR), Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR), and Full Motion Video (FMV).
- Maintain expertise in relevant GEOINT software tools, including RemoteView, SOCET GXP, ArcGIS, and related tools for geospatial analysis and visualization.
- Provide comprehensive intelligence products, including textual and graphical reports, imagery assessments, and geospatial analytics, ensuring data accuracy and adherence to classification, content, and format standards.
- Conduct Object-Based Production (OBP) and Structured Observation Management (SOM) to support tactical, operational, and strategic objectives.
- Collaborate with collection managers to refine imagery tasking requirements and optimize multi-INT collection integration strategies.
- Leverage advanced photogrammetric techniques to perform detailed measurement and analysis of operational areas of interest.
- Provide foundational military intelligence analysis and baseline reporting to characterize adversary capabilities, force structure, activity patterns, and vulnerabilities.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on emerging GEOINT technologies, processes, and tradecraft innovations to ensure the customer's GEOINT community leverages state-of-the-art solutions.
- Support theater and national GEOINT operations by staying informed of geopolitically relevant developments, ensuring timely, relevant, and accurate responses to customer intelligence requirements.
- Attend briefings, working groups, and conferences to represent IMINT capabilities and collaborate on solutions that enhance mission execution.
Minimum Requirements:
- Current/active TS/SCI clearance w/ SSBI.
- 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
- Relevant specialized experience must be in in the application of space-based GEOINT.
- Expert knowledge of the full spectrum of US Government 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.
- 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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.
Working Conditions:
- Normal office conditions
- The primary performance location for this contract will be Fort Gordon, Georgia. The Government reserves the right to require contract performance at alternate locations, as dictated by mission requirements, and these locations may be subject to change.
- Potential performance locations may include the following:
- Vicenza, Italy
- Wiesbaden, Germany
- Fort Shafter, Hawaii
Working at SOSi:
All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.