JOB DESCRIPTION: OPIR Operations Analysts specialize in the tasking, collection, processing, and dissemination of OPIR resources and data. OPIR planning and real-time execution incorporate multi-intelligence (multi-INT) collaborative inputs to address long-term and emerging customer requirements. These analysts also troubleshoot OPIR performance issues and develop and recommend changes to OPIR tactics, techniques,

Duties

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This announcement is specifically for an NGA External Disability Recruitment Hiring Event through the NGA Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Hiring Program. This announcement is for external applicants only (non-NGA employees).To be considered applicants MUST submit a resume for a job announcement marked "Disability Recruitment Hiring Event" in NGA Candidate Gateway (CG) by 11:59PM EST on September 3. Applicants must be able to demonstrate Schedule A Disability or Veteran 30% or more Disabled Status when requested. Applicants selected for an interview will be notified via email on September 12. The email will contain a link to record an interview by 11:59PM EST on September 16. Specific details for the event will be provided within the email invite.All applicants must be U.S. citizens at the time of application. Applicants must be eligible and able to meet the agency's conditions of employment, to include NGA fitness for employment standards, Security Clearance (Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information), Polygraph, Drug Testing, Two Year Probationary Period, and Direct Deposit Requirement. NGA does not guarantee any applicant the extension of an official offer of employment; however, NGA will be screening all employment applicants against its current and future manpower requirements. Selected applicants will be considered for the Agency's Hiring Pool. Selected candidates must be willing to relocate in support of mission requirements.The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) serves as the world leader in providing timely, relevant, accurate and actionable geospatial intelligence (GEOINT). NGA's civilian, military and contract personnel evaluate imagery, maps, charts, multiple layers of foundation data - such as terrain, elevation and gravity - and the full spectrum of visible and invisible light in order to help users visualize what is happening at a particular place and time. Our intelligence officers go beyond describing 'what, where and when' to revealing 'how and why.' Our work enables decision advantage for our policymakers, warfighters, intelligence professionals and first responders. NGA uses a flexible, high mobility career model.Individuals are hired for their overall skills within a specialty such as Source Strategies Analyst, and then placed in various positions throughout the agency once they complete the clearance process. OPIR Analysts manage specialized system development, OPIR training, and coordinate with external customers on a daily basis. In this position, the OPIR Operations Analyst will partner with USSTRATCOM analysts in a Joint operating environment to effectively and efficiently satisfy both Department of Defense and Intelligence Community requirements. They develop and apply methods to collect, analyze, and visualize large volumes of data to address complex intelligence challenges and identify trends, solve analytical problems, optimize performance, and gather intelligence through data mining and retrieval. They establish brokering services that return value-driven solutions to customers from diverse supplier markets, lead modernization and innovation to create authoritative content and deliver content and services to customers when, where, and how they need it. Applicants must have a foundation in analysis and research with a working knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing concepts and/or international issues preferred. The successful candidate will develop advanced collection strategies, build and maintain professional relationships with other NGA offices and external partners, leverage emerging technologies to increase data access, and brief senior level leaders when required. Excellent communication skills are essential, as is the ability to apply new methods and technologies to solve intelligence problems.*This position may require overtime or 24x7 shift-work.

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 experience using critical thinking skills to research and analyze computer science data to address international problems of national concern.2. Demonstrated ability to develop and present briefings to meet the needs of various audiences.3. Experience cultivating professional working relationships and working collaboratively to develop and leverage a network of peers and across organizations.4. Demonstrate ability to learn, apply, and train new concepts or techniques to co-workers. 5. Experience or familiarity with Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) processes and/or data.EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, International Studies, Mathematics, Operations Research, Political Science, Science, Statistics, Technology, Remote Sensing, or a related field. -OR- 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 in a GEOINT-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. -OR- C. Experience: A minimum of 4 years of experience in a GEOINT-related field 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 20/40 or better with or without corrective lensesDESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired: 1. Experience working as part of a cohesive team with demonstrated high quality results or output.2. Personal flexibility and adaptability for shifts/changes in crisis situations enabling the successful handling of unforeseen challenges inherent to working in a high-visibility environment.3. GIS Experience and/or Geospatial-based credentials (academic degrees, certifications, and certificates) are desired.4. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 5. Experience applying intelligence sources to solve problems and meet customer needs.

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]