JOB DESCRIPTION: Photogrammetric Imagery Scientists extract monoscopic, stereoscopic, and multiscopic mensuration of objects and geographic features utilizing all imaging systems (i.e., satellite, airborne, ground). They create mensuration reports and mensuration-derived computer-aided design products. They collaborate with analysts to understand intelligence issues and provide scientific results to conduct intell

Duties

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Senior Photogrammetric Imagery Scientist leads AORT's efforts in TCM tool validation and Technical Review Team (TRT) efforts. They assess new sensor and sensor model performance, ranging from NTM, commercial space, and airborne systems, as well as collaborate with NIQU to perform absolute accuracy assessments on new datasets as potential candidates for use in precision targeting. They create mensuration reports and mensuration-derived computer-aided design products. They conduct rigorous accuracy and predicted accuracy studies in support of TCM, to include 3D Data Absolute and Predicted Accuracy Verification Methods Study with Research, ATS, Source (3D PC, DSM). Photogrammetric Imagery Scientists also lead AORT's effort to increase TCM augmentation and automation while improving precision and accuracy. Additionally, they lead the Division's efforts in 3D Geopositioning Prototype, R&D, and testing. Furthermore, they support a variety of efforts in pursuit of AORT's mission requirements and respond to RFI about TCM practices and capabilities. They collaborate with analysts, provide advanced scientific input, develop collection strategies, and lead intelligence production efforts. Finally, they provide technical guidance across AORT and NGA components to enhance photogrammetric imaging capability, applicability, and collection, as well as provide guidance and mentoring to team members, and instruction to customers in other disciplines.Additional Application Requirement: You may be asked to complete one or more assessments in addition to the application you submit on this website as part of your application to NGA. These assessments may include but are not limited to: 1) Online questionnaires or assessments that require you to describe your job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, or other characteristics that are aligned with the mandatory and desirable qualifications of this job posting. The information you provide in the application you submit must support the response you provide to this questionnaire. You will receive an email to describe any additional assessments required. Please monitor your emails and complete any required assessments as soon as possible.This position may be eligible for a RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE: selected candidates may be offered an incentive as part of the offer of employment. To receive the incentive, selected candidates must be eligible under 5 CFR Part 575, Subpart A, upon issuance of the Final Offer Letter. Changes in federal employment status prior to issuance of the Final Offer Letter may affect eligibility. To receive the incentive, selected candidates will be required to sign a service agreement to stay within the position at NGA for the agreed upon time. If the service agreement is terminated before its completion, the employee may be required to repay a pro rata share amount of the incentive to the government. Additional information regarding recruitment incentives for current federal employees can be found in DoDI 1400.25, Volume 2006.

Requirements

• Security Investigation

Qualifications

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. Ability to demonstrate deep knowledge of the science behind geopositioning from remotely sensed imagery sources, and experience in applying that knowledge in research and development, and/or testing in this field.2. Experience in leading research and development, testing efforts, to include directing team efforts.3. Experience in the completion of projects in a timely manner and communicate results in a variety of forums to include leadership.EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Imagery Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Remote Sensing, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related discipline that included 24 semester hours in Physical Science and/or related Engineering Science such as Dynamics, Electronics, Mechanics, and Properties of Materials. -OR- B. Combination of Education and Experience: A minimum of 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of coursework in any area listed in option A that included at least 24 semester hours in Physical Science and/or related Engineering Science, plus experience that involves extraction of monoscopic, stereoscopic, and multiscopic mensuration of objects and geographic features utilizing all imaging systems, including Computer Aided Design (CAD) applications, or a related field 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. 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 steadinessDESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired: 1. Candidate has a current or previous certification in a Target Coordinate Mensuration (TCM) tool.2. Experience supporting targeting modernization efforts, to include Analytic Workflow Modernization (AWM) and Military Targeting Committee Action Plan Items.3. Experience assessing, evaluating, and validating new sensor and sensor model performance, to include National Technical Means (NTM) as well as commercial space and airborne systems.4. Experience collaborating with Image Quality and Utility (NIQU) to perform absolute accuracy assessments on new datasets for use in Precision Targeting.5. Experience providing photogrammetric imagery and targeting expertise to Precise Imagery Division (SFNP) to enable/support triangulation, sensor modeling for Digital Precise Point Data Base (and similar sources) production and enhancements.

Contacts

• Address NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY Mailstop: S44-HDR 7500 GEOINT Drive Springfield, VA 22150 US
• Name: Recruitment
• Phone: 571-557-1999
• Email: [email protected]