Digitization Specialist

E Logic • Washington, DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

E-logic is hiring Digitization Specialists to support a vital, multi-year imagery preservation and conversion mission for the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Headquarters facility supporting the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) as well. You will physically retrieve, handle, repair, and convert historical space-based and airborne film canisters into modern, high-resolution digital imagery formats utilized by warfighters worldwide. This position operates across two balanced 8-hour shifts (0500-1300 and 1200-2000, Monday through Friday).

Requirements

• Must hold an active Top Secret clearance with immediate eligibility for SCI access.
• Direct, hands-on experience processing historical space-based and airborne imagery.
• Familiarity with long-roll film, microfilm, or microfiche scanners (e.g., NextScan Meridian Dragon/FlexScan, Leica DSW700, Phoenix, CopiBook).
• Intermediate Windows OS administration and familiarity with GEOINT/Data visualization tools (e.g., ENVI, ArcGIS, NextStar, IrfanView, GDAL).
• Knowledge of enterprise tape systems (Oracle StorageTek, HPE) and major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Ability to lift/carry up to 25 lbs, stand for long durations, bend, kneel, work at elevated heights, and display excellent color distinction across various film types.
• Must be willing to complete mandatory Data Transfer Officer (DTO) training and pass an internal NextScan OEM certification within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Safely retrieve, inspect, clean, repair, and digitize historical aerial and space-based film canisters while maintaining pristine archival integrity.
• Meet daily production targets (approx. 10 canisters per day on specialized equipment) and rapidly fulfill time-sensitive customer imagery requests.
• Generate, index, and condition specialized GEOINT file formats (TIFF, GeoTIFF, NITF 2.1).
• Execute rigorous quality assurance to ensure outputs adhere to precise naming conventions and repository structures.
• Securely transfer and store data across local networks, enterprise tape storage systems, and cloud platforms while meticulously maintaining database logs.
• Maintain strict environmental protection standards, including wearing complete cleanroom attire (lab coats, hair/beard covers, gloves, masks, and OSHA-compliant safety footwear) on the operations floor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed