Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Standards Developer

Company Overview

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Position Summary

Analytic Services Inc. (ANSER) is seeking a Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Standards Developer for Imagery Standards. In this role you will be responsible for providing specialized advice and assistance on complex technical projects. You will provide a variety of system analysis, design and/or engineering tasks that are broad and innovative in nature.

Day To Day Responsibilities

• Participate in national level steering and advisory groups, panels and committees.
• Advise/mentor technical team members at all levels and review work for technical accuracy.
• Serve as a Subject Mater Expert (SME) on development of Still and/or Motion Imagery Standards in the following functional areas:
• Still Imagery standards including, but not exclusive to:
• National Imagery Transmission Format (NITF)
• NITF Extensions (MIE4NITF, SIDD, SICD, etc.)
• NATO Imagery standardized agreements (STANAGs) (NSIF, for instance)
• Motion Imagery standards & phenomenologies including, but not exclusive to:
• Electro Optical (EO)
• Large Volume Motion Imagery (LVMI)/Wide Area Motion Imagery (WAMI)
• Infrared Motion Imagery Standards (IR)
• Multispectral Imaging (MSI)
• Hyper spectral imaging (HSI)
• Ensure current and future GEOINT standards will satisfy capability requirements at the program and strategic level across NGA, the NSG, and ASG.
  

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI
• Master’s degree in Mathematics or Physics.
• Will consider bachelor’s with an additional 6 years of experience (total of 10)
• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience with mathematical and data computations.
• Demonstrated expertise in technical writing and editing, particularly in the context of military or ISR standards.
• Experience working with metadata models vs metadata coding, image formats vs image compression and dissemination protocols.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of imaging process concepts to include sensors and how they work, as well as sensor collection parameters.
• Understanding of imaging workflow concepts to include how imagery data flows from collection platform to exploitation system to archive, as well as what processing or metadata additions can occur at the various steps in workflow.
• Ability to clearly define scope and leverage EARS to convey requirements, use active voice, etc.
• Ability to write technical GEOINT standards with inputs from other SMEs.
• Be proactive in finding information or understanding new topics.
• Consistently demonstrates willingness to learn and follow through.
• Previous experience facilitating technical discussions with community experts by keeping discussions on track to achieve the desired outcome.
  
  

Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to: business considerations, local market, internal equity, candidate qualifications such as skills, education and experience. ANSER provides employees benefits to support all aspects of their life including health, financial and well-being. For more information, please visit: http://www.anser.org

Full Time Salary Range for this position for this position:

$135,000—$190,000 USD

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.