Image Quality (IQ) / Image Access Solutions (IAS) Expert (Intelligence Analyst 3) 26619

HII's Mission Technologies division•Beale AFB, CA

13h

About The Position

HII Mission Technologies is currently seeking an Image Quality (IQ) / Image Access Solutions (IAS) Expert to support our work at Beale AFB, CA. The U‑2 enterprise relies on precise, high‑fidelity imagery products to drive intelligence collection, mission planning, and national‑level analysis. Your expertise ensures that Electro‑Optical, Infrared, Multi‑Spectral, Hyper‑Spectral, and SAR imagery meets the highest standards of accuracy, clarity, and exploitation readiness. What This Role Offers - A critical role supporting U‑2 sensor performance, imagery exploitation, and product quality Daily engagement with advanced EO/IR, MS/HS, SAR, and tactical film imagery (OBC) Opportunities to shape exploitation workflows, access solutions, and analytic tradecraft Collaboration with MPC analysts, sensor SMEs, and HAISR mission partners A chance to influence how imagery is processed, accessed, and used across the ISR enterprise

Requirements

5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
Significant experience with EO/IR imagery, including Multi‑Spectral and Hyper‑Spectral
Experience with Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery
Experience with tactical imagery analysis, including Optical Bar Camera (OBC) film
Formal imagery analysis training (e.g., Geospatial Intelligence Training Program or equivalent)
Knowledge of imagery exploitation software and exploitation functionalities
Understanding of the intelligence collection process and multi‑spectral exploitation
Strong oral and written communication skills
Active TS/SCI clearance
Must be able to obtain a US Passport

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a related field
Experience with High‑Altitude ISR (HAISR) airborne platforms
Five years of experience with EO/IR, MS/HS, SAR, and tactical imagery analysis (including OBC film)

Responsibilities

Imagery Quality Assessment & Analysis
Evaluate EO/IR, Multi‑Spectral, Hyper‑Spectral, SAR, and tactical film imagery for quality, clarity, and mission suitability
Conduct detailed imagery analysis to identify anomalies, degradation, or sensor‑related issues
Provide recommendations to improve imagery collection, processing, and exploitation
Image Access Solutions (IAS) Support
Support the development, refinement, and troubleshooting of IAS workflows
Ensure imagery products are accessible, discoverable, and properly formatted for exploitation systems
Coordinate with MPC and exploitation teams to resolve access or dissemination issues
Exploitation & Tradecraft Expertise
Apply deep knowledge of exploitation tools, software, and methodologies
Support analysts in leveraging multi‑spectral and hyper‑spectral data
Provide guidance on best practices for imagery exploitation and product generation
Sensor Performance & Collection Integration
Assess imagery output to help validate sensor performance and collection strategies
Provide feedback to mission planners and sensor SMEs on collection optimization
Support integration of new or upgraded sensors into existing exploitation workflows
Training, Documentation & Collaboration
Assist in developing or updating imagery‑related SOPs, guides, and training materials
Share expertise with analysts and mission partners to enhance exploitation proficiency
Participate in meetings, reviews, and technical exchanges related to imagery quality and access