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Full Motion Video Analyst

BAE Systems

Northern Virginia, VAFull-time$65–110K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$65–110K/yr
Location
Northern Virginia, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

BAE Systems seeks Full Motion Video Analysts to support a global counterterrorism mission. The role includes formal FMV training and on-the-job instruction, followed by producing imagery-derived products and reports, compiling intelligence for briefings, and exploiting FMV and NTM imagery. Candidates may be new to motion GEOINT and can pursue advancement into instructor, subject matter expert, management, and related imagery-analysis positions.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

FMV TradecraftImagery AnalysisIntelligence AnalysisMS OfficeMS WordMS ExcelPowerPointAnalytical SkillsWritingCritical ThinkingTypingIntelligence CycleSituational AwarenessPrioritizationProblem SolvingNational Imagery StandardsSensor CapabilitiesFMV OperationsTCPED ProcessCounterterrorism AnalysisBriefing PresentationVisual Displays

Qualifications

3 Years Intelligence Analysis Experience or Bachelor's in Related FieldFormal Intelligence School CourseFMV Training CourseFMV Analyst Qualifications

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Parental Leave

Full job description

Job Description

The Full Motion Video (FMV) Analyst positions at BAE Systems provide employees with hands-on FMV training for all intelligence disciplines, advanced skills certification, and rapid job promotion into instructor, subject matter expert, and management positions. Our team takes pride in supporting the critical missions that protect the nation, our freedom, and our families-the things that really matter. We are looking for candidates who want to be trained in FMV and become a part of the future BAE Systems Intelligence & Security Program. BAE Systems is the industry leader in FMV exploitation, and we are searching for individuals ready to begin an exciting and dynamic intelligence career while supporting a critical global counterterrorism mission.

The Role:

  • Learn FMV tradecraft through a unique three-week formal training course, followed by a robust on-the-job training program which provides candidates who may be new to motion GEOINT specialized instruction in FMV tradecraft, exploitation tools, and specific cultural familiarization

  • Produce imagery-derived graphic products and reports and publish for distribution

  • Compile intelligence materials for use in briefings to high-level government personnel

  • Input data accurately, exploit FMV collected by sensors on ISR platforms, apply all-source information to FMV imagery analysis, and use an electronic light table to exploit NTM imagery

  • Enjoy generous paid-time-off, education benefits and access to career advancement pathways on day one as a member of our Team

  • Have rapid advancement potential and cross training opportunities into Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)/ Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI), and FMV Advanced Research positions

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • 3 years of intelligence analysis experience OR a bachelor s degree in a related field

  • Formal Intelligence school course (typically 2 months in duration, full time, resulting in an Intelligence MOS from the military (e.g. All-Source, IMINT, SIGINT, HUMINT, etc.))

  • Must be capable of working a rotating shift schedule, to include nights, weekends, and holidays

  • During high-tempo operations, maintain situational awareness and relay intelligence in real time

  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and solve routine tasks

  • Working knowledge of MS Office, including MS Word, MS Excel, and Power Point

  • Excellent analytical, writing, and critical thinking skills

  • Type 45 words per minute without looking at the keyboard at 90% accuracy

  • Understand the basic intelligence cycle/process

  • Candidates must accurately discern red, green, blue, and yellow colors on a video screen

  • Must successfully complete the customer FMV training course or have do so in the last year

  • Must attain FMV analyst qualifications and maintain required minimum skill level in each

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Basic understanding of National level imagery product standards

  • Experience exploiting Full Motion Video with a basic understanding of sensor capabilities

  • Familiarity with FMV operations and the TCPED process

  • Experience exploiting national imagery with a basic understanding of imagery analysis

  • During high-tempo operations, can relay and articulate information

  • Background in counterterrorism analysis

  • Able to prepare and present briefings with creation/use of visual displays

  • Can solve routine tasks of varying scope and complexity following Standard procedures

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $64926 - $110374

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

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How this job compares

Set against the 758 open Intelligence Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$65–110K/yr
  • Virginia median$99–152K/yr170 salary ranges
  • US median$90–150K/yr564 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $88K, is 31% below the Virginia median midpoint ($127K) — in the lowest quarter of Intelligence Analyst salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 207 open Intelligence Analyst jobs in Virginia and 758 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Intelligence Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (619 postings).
Education
225 of the 758 open Intelligence Analyst jobs (30%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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