KBR Careers · 19 hours ago
OPIR Analyst (Overhead Persistent Infrared)
Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expKBR is seeking an experienced Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Analyst to support critical national security missions by exploiting OPIR sensor data. The role involves detecting and characterizing missile events and producing actionable intelligence for various defense agencies.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Exploit OPIR and other remotely sensed data to identify facilities, infrastructure, and features of interest using PIR (Priority Intelligence Requirements)-driven imagery analysis to satisfy DIA and NGA mission requirements
Detect, track, and characterize thermal events, missile launches, industrial activity, and other phenomena visible in the infrared spectrum
Produce high-quality intelligence reports and briefings for multi-agency customers, including senior policymakers and operational customers
Maintain and update an enterprise geodatabase containing 170,000+ features to support multiple analytic teams and enable consistent, repeatable exploitation
Develop and maintain ArcGIS Portal Web Apps/Sites to disseminate intelligence products and support collaborative analysis
Generate metrics-based intelligence products to quantify mission impact, analytic throughput, and product quality
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate OPIR-derived insights with other GEOINT sources (e.g., EO, SAR, MASINT)
Stay current with evolving OPIR sensor capabilities, processing techniques, and analytic tradecraft
Qualification
Required
Active TS/SCI security clearance
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Remote Sensing, Geospatial Intelligence, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Astronomy, or related STEM discipline); Master's degree preferred
5+ years of professional experience in OPIR analysis, missile warning/tracking, or related infrared remote sensing exploitation (additional experience may substitute for advanced degrees)
Demonstrated expertise in exploiting remotely sensed infrared data to produce intelligence reports for multi-agency customers
Strong proficiency with ArcGIS suite, including:
ArcGIS Pro / ArcMap for advanced geospatial analysis
ArcGIS Portal administration and Web App/Site development
Enterprise geodatabase management and feature editing
Experience producing metrics-based intelligence products and dashboards to communicate analytic performance
Solid understanding of PIR-driven analysis and requirements satisfaction processes within the IC
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for authoring intelligence reports and briefing senior stakeholders
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-tempo environment with time-sensitive deliverables
Preferred
Experience with OPIR-specific tools and platforms (e.g., Advanced Geospatial Intelligence Environment (AGIE), RemoteView, ENVI, or equivalent)
Familiarity with missile event detection, characterization, and reporting workflows
Knowledge of additional sensor modalities (multispectral, hyperspectral, SAR) and multi-INT fusion
Scripting experience in Python (ArcPy) or MATLAB for automation and custom processing
Prior military, DIA, NGA, or IC analytic experience
Relevant certifications (e.g., NGA GEOINT certifications, Certified Mapping Scientist – Remote Sensing)
Company
KBR Careers
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Becky Sewell
Chief Training Officer (CTO)
Dana Dorsey
Sr. VP, Chief Financial Officer
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