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Mission Technologies, a division of HII · 1 day ago

Image Quality (IQ) / Image Access Solutions (IAS) Expert (Intelligence Analyst 3) 26619

CA - Beale AFB - Beale AFB

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$92K/yr - $125K/yr

5+ years exp

HII Mission Technologies is currently seeking an Image Quality (IQ) / Image Access Solutions (IAS) Expert to support our work at Beale AFB, CA. The role involves ensuring high-fidelity imagery products for intelligence collection and mission planning, while engaging with advanced imagery types and shaping exploitation workflows.

Defense & Space

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Evaluate EO/IR, Multi‑Spectral, Hyper‑Spectral, SAR, and tactical film imagery for quality, clarity, and mission suitability

Conduct detailed imagery analysis to identify anomalies, degradation, or sensor‑related issues

Provide recommendations to improve imagery collection, processing, and exploitation

Support the development, refinement, and troubleshooting of IAS workflows

Ensure imagery products are accessible, discoverable, and properly formatted for exploitation systems

Coordinate with MPC and exploitation teams to resolve access or dissemination issues

Apply deep knowledge of exploitation tools, software, and methodologies

Support analysts in leveraging multi‑spectral and hyper‑spectral data

Provide guidance on best practices for imagery exploitation and product generation

Assess imagery output to help validate sensor performance and collection strategies

Provide feedback to mission planners and sensor SMEs on collection optimization

Support integration of new or upgraded sensors into existing exploitation workflows

Assist in developing or updating imagery‑related SOPs, guides, and training materials

Share expertise with analysts and mission partners to enhance exploitation proficiency

Participate in meetings, reviews, and technical exchanges related to imagery quality and access

Qualification

EO/IR imageryMulti-Spectral imageryHyper-Spectral imagerySynthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)Tactical imagery analysisImagery exploitation softwareOral communicationWritten communicationCollaboration

Required

5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience

Significant experience with EO/IR imagery, including Multi‑Spectral and Hyper‑Spectral

Experience with Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery

Experience with tactical imagery analysis, including Optical Bar Camera (OBC) film

Formal imagery analysis training (e.g., Geospatial Intelligence Training Program or equivalent)

Knowledge of imagery exploitation software and exploitation functionalities

Understanding of the intelligence collection process and multi‑spectral exploitation

Strong oral and written communication skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

Must be able to obtain a US Passport