INTEL ANALYST

BAE Systems•Merrifield, VA

About The Position

The Intel Analyst supports the Full Motion Video (FMV) Program by exploiting imagery and other intelligence sources, producing and distributing intelligence products, and contributing to briefings for senior government personnel. The position includes hands-on FMV instruction, a three- to four-week formal training course, and an additional 90 days of on-the-job training. Training covers FMV tradecraft, exploitation tools, and theater-specific cultural familiarization. Employees may have opportunities for advanced skills certification, rapid promotion, and cross-training in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI), FMV training, and FMV Advanced Research. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and involves a rotating schedule that alternates between days and nights monthly, typically working 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., including weekends and holidays. Analysts work in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple tasks and collaborating with government agencies.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance; applicants without it will not be accepted.
Either at least 36 months (three years) of intelligence experience or a bachelor's or master's degree in a related field. The qualifications section specifies that candidates without 36 months of intelligence experience must have a four-year degree in an IT or related field, an active TS/SCI clearance, and prior military intelligence training.
Formal intelligence school, typically at least two months of full-time training, or training through a federal government intelligence agency program; classroom and hands-on training are preferred.
Understanding of the basic intelligence cycle or process.
Experience in intelligence operations focused on the TCPED process.
Ability to work a rotating shift schedule alternating days and nights each month, including weekends and holidays.
Ability to multitask and communicate effectively in a fast-paced work environment.
Willingness to learn new skills and take on varied tasks to enhance analytic and technical abilities.
Problem-solving ability and effectiveness working with government agencies.

Nice To Haves

Classroom-based and hands-on formal intelligence training.
No FMV experience is required.

Responsibilities

Accurately input data and exploit FMV collected by sensors on ISR platforms in a timely manner.
Apply HUMINT and SIGINT information to FMV imagery analysis.
Use an electronic light table to exploit NTM imagery in softcopy.
Produce imagery-derived graphic products and reports and publish them for distribution.
Compile intelligence materials for briefings to high-level government personnel.
Participate in FMV training and on-the-job training, learning tradecraft, exploitation tools, and theater-specific cultural information.
Work rotating day and night shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Contribute to intelligence operations using the TCPED (Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination) process.