Geospatial Intelligence Analyst

SynMax•Washington, DC

39d•$105,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

SynMax is seeking a Geospatial Intelligence Analyst to join the Theia Intel team, supporting maritime domain awareness, multi-INT analysis, and GIS-based intelligence production for defense and government clients. This is a hybrid role based in the Washington, D.C. area, with in-office presence required once a week.

Requirements

At least 5 years of geospatial intelligence, GEOINT, or GIS analysis experience.
Working knowledge of OSINT research methods and tools.
Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro and PostGIS/PostgreSQL.
Experience with multi-source imagery analysis, including SAR, EO/IR, hyperspectral, and LiDAR.
Eligibility to obtain a security clearance; an active clearance is a plus.

Nice To Haves

DoD or Intelligence Community experience is strongly preferred.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geographic Information Science, Geography, or a related field.
GISP certification.
NGA GEOINT Professional Certifications.
Familiarity with the U.S. Space Force TacSRT (Tactical Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Tracking) program.

Responsibilities

Perform AIS fusion analysis, dark vessel detection, and AIS spoofing/subtype identification to uncover vessels attempting to mask their location or identity.
Track vessels of interest across mission sets, including piracy, sanctions evasion, and naval blockade-line crossings.
Monitor crude oil export activity and tanker fleet movements by cross-referencing AIS data with satellite imagery.
Support regional maritime surveillance taskings, AOI monitoring, and analysis of shipyard and naval activity.
Respond to ad hoc imagery and analysis requests from media and government clients about vessels, port activity, and maritime incidents of interest.
Produce maritime intelligence products by fusing AIS, SAR, EO/IR, and open-source data to characterize vessel behavior and anomalies.
Conduct open-source research to corroborate and enrich geospatial findings, including vessel ownership, shipyard activity, and regional maritime events.
Evaluate and correlate multi-source imagery, including SAR, EO/IR, hyperspectral, and LiDAR, for analytic applications.
Assess emerging commercial imagery and sensor providers for operational fit.
Produce imagery-derived intelligence products, including training and reference artifacts.
Perform DEM-based terrain analysis for route and accessibility classification using ArcGIS Pro notebooks.
Conduct land use/land cover classification using multispectral satellite imagery, such as Sentinel-2.
Build and maintain AOI geometries in GeoJSON and clean EEZ boundary topology.
Build and manage geospatial datasets and databases.
Work across ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Enterprise environments.