Intelligence Analyst – Full Motion Video [ FMV ] - McLean VA
About The Position
BAE Systems is hiring an Intelligence Analyst to support a global counterterrorism mission by analyzing real-time intelligence collected from airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms. Prior Full Motion Video (FMV) experience is not required. Analysts complete a three-week formal FMV training course followed by structured on-the-job training to develop proficiency in FMV tradecraft, exploitation tools, and mission-specific cultural familiarization. The role is intended for intelligence professionals from disciplines such as All-Source, SIGINT, HUMINT, and GEOINT who want to develop specialized FMV and GEOINT expertise. Analysts exploit video and integrate all-source intelligence for real-time analysis, produce imagery-derived products and reports, and contribute to intelligence briefings. The position also offers career development and cross-training opportunities in areas such as SAR, GMTI, and advanced research, with potential advancement as an instructor, subject matter expert, or leader within the intelligence program. The role is on-site in McLean, Virginia. Candidates must currently possess a Top Secret/SCI clearance and be U.S. citizens; they must also be able to obtain a Top Secret/SCI Polygraph. Travel is less than 10%, and relocation is not available. The position requires a rotating schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements
- Three years of intelligence analysis experience or a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Completion of a formal intelligence school course, typically involving two or more months of full-time instruction and resulting in an intelligence MOS or equivalent intelligence qualification.
- Ability to work a rotating shift schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to maintain situational awareness and communicate intelligence effectively during high-tempo operations.
- Strong analytical, writing, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Basic understanding of the intelligence cycle or process.
- Ability to type 45 words per minute at 90% accuracy without looking at the keyboard.
- Ability to accurately distinguish red, green, blue, and yellow on a video screen.
- Ability to successfully complete the customer FMV training course, unless successfully completed within the previous year.
- Ability to attain and maintain required FMV Analyst qualifications and minimum skill levels.
- Must currently possess Top Secret/SCI clearance and be able to obtain Top Secret/SCI Polygraph clearance.
- U.S. citizenship required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Full Motion Video exploitation experience.
- Basic understanding of national-level imagery product standards.
- Familiarity with FMV operations and the TCPED process.
- Experience exploiting national imagery or familiarity with imagery analysis.
- Understanding of imagery sensor capabilities.
- Counterterrorism analysis experience.
- Experience preparing and presenting intelligence briefings and visual products.
- Ability to solve tasks of varying scope and complexity while following established procedures.
Responsibilities
- Complete formal FMV training and structured on-the-job training.
- Exploit Full Motion Video collected by sensors aboard ISR platforms and integrate all-source intelligence to support real-time analysis.
- Produce imagery-derived graphics, intelligence products, and reports for dissemination.
- Compile intelligence materials and contribute to briefings for senior government personnel.
- Maintain situational awareness during high-tempo operations and communicate intelligence in real time.
- Develop proficiency with FMV exploitation tools and National Technical Means (NTM) imagery.
- Pursue career development and cross-training opportunities, including Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI), and advanced research positions.
- Build toward advancement opportunities as an instructor, subject matter expert, or leader within the BAE Systems Intelligence Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
