Technical Imagery Specialist

R3 Strategic Support Grp•Indian Head, MD

4d•$98,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Imagery Specialist supports the Expeditionary Exploitation Unit ONE (EXU-1) Advanced Exploitation Company (AXC) by editing and preparing imagery for Munition Technical Reports (MTRs) under the guidance of report authors. The role removes background clutter from images of recovered hardware components and complex weapon systems and creates digital munition composites, cutaway views, and exploded views for technical engineering, reverse engineering, and threat analysis. The specialist also provides imagery and software training, tracks report production, maintains image templates and a searchable library of processed images and master files, supports photographic studio and 3D scanning work, and develops graphics for command needs. Duties are performed with minimal supervision and include completing required annual training and other tasks assigned by the R3 Program Manager under the contract Performance Work Statement. The position is full-time, based at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division in Indian Head, Maryland, with a worksite at Expeditionary Exploitation Unit ONE. Approximately 10% travel is required. A DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required.

Requirements

A minimum of five years of related work experience.
Advanced Adobe Photoshop proficiency, including precision cut-outs using the Pen Tool and selection tools refined with Select and Mask; non-destructive editing with layer masks, adjustment layers, and Smart Objects; multi-image compositing; retouching; tonal and color correction; and annotation.
Experience producing technical, product, or scientific imagery.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook.
Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug screens and a background investigation.
U.S. citizenship.
DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or associate degree desired; equivalent work experience performing the duties may substitute for the degree requirement.
Experience with 3D scanning and scan processing.
Experience with photogrammetry, including building 3D models from photographs.
Experience with Adobe Illustrator.
Experience with studio product photography.

Responsibilities

Remove backgrounds from component photographs to produce clean, precise cut-outs.
Build composite images from separately photographed components, including reconstructed assemblies, cutaway views, and exploded views, while matching scale, alignment, and lighting.
Retouch and color-correct imagery to ensure it is clean and consistent across reports.
Insert labels, callouts, and measurements when requested, using content supplied by the report author.
Prepare images for publication and export them for insertion into reports, retaining layered master files for later revision.
Provide imagery training and support for unit personnel, including Electronics Exploitation subject matter experts and Advanced Exploitation Platoon members, as needed when not tasked by AXC.
Maintain imagery templates according to the directed report layout so images remain consistent across reports.
Maintain a searchable library of processed images and master files.
Provide photographic studio and 3D scanning support.
Maintain the MTR production tracker, showing each report's status, including imagery, from drafting through peer review and completion.
Check imagery for consistency with the report layout before peer review.
Develop general command graphics, including briefs, training materials, visit products, and unit branding.
Deliver software training.
Complete annual training requirements, including cybersecurity, insider threat, and counterintelligence awareness and security briefings, as required by the COR, client, and R3.
Perform duties effectively with minimal supervision.
Perform other duties assigned or specified in the contract Performance Work Statement as directed by the R3 Program Manager.