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: NGA Photogrammetric Imagery Science Branch is seeking a senior photogrammetric imagery scientist to lead efforts to extract GEOINT from all types of imagery (satellite, airborne, ground, etc.) by performing dimensional analysis of objects and geographic features in images using specialized monoscopic, stereoscopic, and multi-image photogrammetric processes. They prepare tailored products and information, explain technical concepts to non-specialists in an understandable manner, and serve as an expert imagery science representative to a variety of working groups and forums. They also are key players in the development of automation, Computer Vision/Machine Learning (CV/ML) and data science solutions impacting photogrammetrically-based processes as appropriate. They also evaluate and validate photogrammetric tools and processes. They create customized methodologies and products to address wide ranging intelligence problems relevant to customer needs. They also provide tradecraft guidance, mentoring to junior photogrammetric imagery scientists, and instruction to customers in other disciplines.Duties: 1. Apply and develop statistical and quantitative methodologies aligned to photogrammetric processes to refine and improve GEOINT analysis and conclusions. 2. Develop, test, and evaluate new algorithms, processes, methodologies, and products using sensor metadata and imagery. 3. Educate customers on availability and capabilities of imagery products, methodologies, procedures, and algorithms to enhance analysis. 4. Use photogrammetric processes using imagery data to determine target locations, sensor location, orientation, and size (e.g., distances, direction/angle, height, diameter, geocoordinate), to evaluate performance of deployed sensor photogrammetric-related specifications. Develop solutions to improve quality or availability of metadata for entry into key photogrammetric processes (e.g., mono intersection, triangulation, multi-ray, multi-image sequence point extraction, source selection) to answer key intelligence questions pertinent to national security.Physical Requirement:* Near visual acuity of 20/20 or better with or without corrective lenses.* Far visual acuity of 20/60 or better with or without corrective lenses.* Stereopsis ability* Distinguish principal colors and shades/hues of principal colors.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. Demonstrated written and oral communication skills with the ability to develop and present findings to meet the needs of various audiences.2. Demonstrated experience with satellite, ground, and airborne imaging systems.3. Demonstrated experience with image science, photogrammetry and/or image processing.4. Demonstrated experience coordinating and leading efforts across multiple organizations and customers. 5. Demonstrated experience communicating conclusions of analytic assessments to the external partner organizations and leadership. 6. Demonstrated ability to utilize, adapt, or develop solutions to streamline data input for statistical analysis.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. Demonstrated experience with some or all of the following software tools: RemoteView, AGITK, SocetGXP, Mensuration Services Program (MSP), GeoTrans, Systems Tool Kit (STK), EOS PhotoModeler, Compass, Common Geopositioning Services (CGS), MATLAB, Python, C++2. Demonstrated experience with some/all national imaging systems (NTM), Civil imaging systems, and commercial imaging systems, ground, airborne; video.3. Demonstrated experience with data science; coding; modeling/simulation; image and digital signal processing; and/or prototyping.4. Demonstrated application of Computer Vision (CV) and/or Machine Learning (ML) techniques for the purpose of improving or automating photogrammetric capabilities/processes. 5. Demonstrated experience with cameras, imaging system design; imagery product absolute and relative mensuration performance analysis using sensor models. 6. Previous acquisition and contracting experience (e.g., developing a statement of work, leading as a technical advisor for contracting staff).

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]