GEOINT Analytic Methodologist
Springfield, VAJob$85–95K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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The GEOINT Analytic Methodologist supports the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s Office of Sciences and Methodologies. The role applies knowledge of established and emerging sensor technologies to enhance GEOINT tradecraft and training, work with SAR and MTI phenomenologies, and perform Activity Based Intelligence practices using NGA analysis tools. The position is described as mid-level and focuses on developing analytic approaches for intelligence missions.
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GEOINT Analytic Methodologist (National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency)
Intelligence analysis, cartographic practices, and other mission-critical intelligence products all derive from various forms of activity detection. Developing new tradecraft and analytic approaches remains imperative to the modernization of GEOINT sensor capabilities, empowerment of analysts across the GEOINT Allied System, and overall national and global security practices.
As a GEOINT Analytic Methodologist supporting the Office of Sciences and Methodologies, you will be joining XTS's mission-ready, efficient, and collaborative team supporting the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). In this mid-level role, you will be applying your knowledge of established and emerging sensor technologies to enhance GEOINT tradecraft and training, work with emerging Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and Moving Target Indicator (MTI) phenomenologies, and perform critical Activity Based Intelligence (ABI) practices with various NGA analysis tools.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be considered for this role, the desired candidate must demonstrate:
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Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2 years of relevant experience
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5 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
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Experience with traditional AND non-tradition National Technical Means (NTM) sensors
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Experience with SAR and MTI phenomenology
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Experience with Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (PED) processes, exploiting vector GEOINT data, among other geospatial workflows
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Experience with NGA analysis tools (e.g. Maven Smart System, SOCET GXP, RemoteView, iSpy, ArcGIS Pro, DotMatrix)
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Includes familiarity with ABI applications and principles
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Experience developing new tradecraft or analytic approaches to solve challenging problems
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Strong communication and briefing skills
Desired Skills
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Master’s degree in a geospatial or technical discipline
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Experience with radar, ABI, or MTI
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Experience evaluating non-traditional sensor capabilities
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Experience supporting training development
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Familiarity with automation, data science workflows, or scripting using Python, R, SQL, or similar tools
Share your talents and expertise in service of our national security and operations by applying today or send your resume directly to Alejandro Molina: [email protected]
As a veteran-owned company, XTS is unwaveringly committed to the success and well-being of our employees, as much as our clients. As part of that commitment to fostering an environment where no one is left behind, XTS offers a generous, comprehensive benefits package and development opportunities. Our benefits include coveted healthcare coverage plans, along with dental and vision coverage, paid time off (PTO), and a 401K plan with employer matching. Developing our employees in a rapidly evolving world or emerging technologies remains a priority for XTS, therefore we are committed to providing employees with tools and opportunities to stay ahead. We are also proud to offer our GeoAI scholarship to help our employees further develop their skills and expertise. At XTS, we take pride in delivering elite workforces to the Intelligence Community, making a real-world impact on critical missions. Join us and experience a company that invests in your success and professional growth.
Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000 (may also be commensurate on candidate experience)
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How this job compares
Set against the 757 open Intelligence Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 8, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$85–95K/yr
- Virginia median$100–150K/yr183 salary ranges
- US median$91–150K/yr580 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $90K, is 29% below the Virginia median midpoint ($127K) — in the lowest quarter of Intelligence Analyst salary ranges in Virginia.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 215 open Intelligence Analyst jobs in Virginia and 757 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Intelligence Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 640 postings).
- Education
- 220 of the 757 open Intelligence Analyst jobs (29%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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