SME Functional Lead - Imagery Analysis and Sensors
Position Summary
The SME Functional Lead for Imagery Analysis and Sensors will provide expert-level guidance and leadership in the development and delivery of training focused on imagery analytic tradecraft, methodology, and technology. Key focus areas include imagery analysis, imagery exploitation systems (such as RemoteView and Orchestration Services), and GEOINT data sources, including FMV, Spectral, OPIR, SAR, and TIR. The SME will lead the curriculum development and instruct courses aimed at enhancing the skills of NGA and Intelligence Community (IC) personnel in the application of imagery analysis techniques and tools.
Note: this position is contingent upon contract award.
Location: Springfield, VA
Schedule (FT/PT): Full Time
Travel Required: 23% travel CONUS and OCONUS
Shift: Day Shift
Remote Type: No Remote
Security Clearance: Current TS/SCI
Polygraph: Counterintelligence Polygraph (Preferred)
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead the development and delivery of training focused on imagery analysis, exploitation systems, and sensor data sources.
Provide instructional oversight on courses related to imagery exploitation systems, including RemoteView, Orchestration Services, and other critical GEOINT tools.
Guide training in the analysis and interpretation of various GEOINT data sources, including FMV, Spectral, OPIR, SAR, and TIR.
Supervise and mentor a team of instructors, ensuring content quality and alignment with NGA and IC operational needs.
Manage Mobile Training Teams (MTTs) and coordinate course delivery at both NGA facilities and other training locations worldwide.
Collaborate with government stakeholders to align training programs with mission objectives and emerging technologies.
Maintain travel forecasts and expenditure trackers, reporting on travel logistics and costs during monthly PMR meetings with the government.
Ensure all training content is up-to-date with the latest tradecraft, tools, and methodologies in imagery analysis and sensor data exploitation.
Minimum Qualifications
Current TS/SCI Clearance
Counterintelligence Polygraph (Preferred)
National Geospatial-Intelligence College (NGC) Instructor Certification (Preferred)
Bachelor's or Master's degree in geospatial analysis, geography, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in imagery analysis, including working with tools such as RemoteView, Orchestration Services, and other imagery exploitation systems.
Proficient in the use and analysis of various sensor data sources, including FMV, Spectral, OPIR, SAR, and TIR.
Experience developing and delivering training programs, particularly within NGA, the DoD, or the Intelligence Community.
Demonstrated ability to manage and lead a team in a training and operational environment.
Familiarity with NGA/IC product standards, imagery analysis workflows, and target generation processes.
Salary Range
Contact: recruiting@darkstarintel.com for information regarding the salary range for this proposal effort.
About DarkStar Intelligence
DarkStar Intelligence is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). We are dedicated to advancing mission support and tradecraft development for our clients while emphasizing employee retention and client satisfaction. We deliver high-quality, intelligence-based solutions grounded in our "Core Four" values: humility, passion, agility, and ownership. Our team members embody humility by prioritizing the mission over personal recognition, bringing passion through relentless enthusiasm for problem-solving and innovation. With agility, they adapt swiftly to changing mission requirements and excel in team dynamics. Above all, our personnel take full ownership of their work, holding themselves accountable to deliver results and uphold the highest standards of excellence. We strive to make our country safer and create a lasting impact through these values.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At DarkStar Intelligence LLC, we believe that Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is not just a policy but a core value that defines our approach to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone is valued based on their skills, abilities, and qualifications and where employment decisions are made solely on merit.
We uphold a zero-tolerance stance on discrimination of any kind. Our commitment ensures that no one is discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Our EEO principles are embedded in every facet of the employment process-from recruitment and hiring to promotions, transfers, training, and career development. We also apply this commitment to maintaining an inclusive work environment, equitable compensation and benefits, fair performance evaluations, and respectful terminations. At DarkStar Intelligence, diversity and inclusion are more than policies; they are essential to who we are and how we operate.
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Employee Benefits
At DarkStar Intelligence LLC, we believe investing in our employees means providing a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their personal and professional well-being. We offer a variety of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our team:
Core Benefits:
Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to ensure you and your family access essential care.
Income Protection: Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability to give you peace of mind.
Retirement Planning: A 401(k) plan to help you build a secure financial future.
Work-Life Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Legal Services for added support whenever needed.
Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, 11 paid Federal Holidays, plus a Floating Holiday to celebrate what matters most to you.
Voluntary Benefits:
Identity & Legal Protection: LegalShield and IDShield protect your identity and provide access to legal resources.
Additional Coverage: Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Critical Care Insurance for extra protection and peace of mind.
At DarkStar Intelligence, we are committed to providing benefits that empower you to thrive inside and outside the workplace. We value your contributions and strive to ensure you feel supported every step of the way.
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