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Photogrammetric Imagery Scientists extract monoscopic, stereoscopic, and multiscopic mensuration of objects and geographic features utilizing all imaging systems (i.e., satellite, airborne, ground). They create mensuration reports and mensuration-derived computer-aided design products. They collaborate with analysts to understand intelligence issues and provide scientific results to conduct intell
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DutiesADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Photogrammetric Imagery Scientists extract monoscopic, stereoscopic, and multiscopic mensuration of objects and geographic features utilizing all imaging systems (i.e., satellite, airborne, ground). They create mensuration reports and mensuration-derived products. They collaborate with analysts to understand intelligence issues and provide scientific results to conduct intelligence production. They develop special collection strategies, assess and validate tools and products, and create customized methodologies and products to address a variety of intelligence problems. They provide technical guidance to enhance photogrammetric capability and applicability.
A photogrammetric imagery scientist extracts GEOINT from all types of imagery (satellite, airborne, ground, etc.) by performing dimensional analysis of objects and geographic features in images using specialized monoscopic, stereoscopic, and multi-image photogrammetric processes. They also perform volumetric analysis, micro-feature terrain analysis, SATCOM point to point line-of-sight analysis, forensic imagery/video analysis, solar/time analysis, velocity analysis, change detection, and locational analysis. They create mensuration reports and adapt current or develop new photogrammetric tools to meet customer needs. They prepare tailored products and information, explain technical concepts to non-specialists in an understandable manner, and serve as an expert imagery science representative to a variety of working groups and forums. They also participate in the development of automation, Computer Vision/Machine Learning (CV/ML) and data science solutions impacting photogrammetrically-based processes as appropriate. They also evaluate and validate photogrammetric tools and processes. They create customized methodologies and products to address wide ranging intelligence problems relevant to customer needs. They also provide tradecraft guidance to other photogrammetric imagery scientists and instruction to customers in other disciplines.
Duties:
1. Apply and develop statistical and quantitative methodologies aligned to photogrammetric processes to refine and improve GEOINT analysis and conclusions. 2. Develop, test, and evaluate new algorithms, processes, methodologies, and products using sensor metadata and imagery. 3. Educate customers on availability and capabilities of imagery products, methodologies, procedures, and algorithms to enhance analysis. 4. Use photogrammetric processes using imagery data to determine target locations, sensor location, orientation, and size (e.g., distances, direction/angle, height, diameter, geocoordinate), to evaluate performance of deployed sensor photogrammetric- related specifications. Develop solutions to improve quality of photogrammetric results (e.g., mono intersection, triangulation, multi-ray, stereo, multi-image sequence point extraction, source selection) to answer key intelligence questions pertinent to national security.
Physical Requirement: -Near visual acuity of 20/20 or better with or without corrective lenses. -Far visual acuity of 20/60 or better with or without corrective lenses. -Stereopsis ability to view in stereo. -Ability to distinguish principal colors and shades/hues of principal colors.
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As a condition of employment at NGA, persons being considered for employment must meet NGA fitness for employment standards.
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Security Clearance (Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information)
- Polygraph Test Required
- Position Subject to Drug Testing
- Two Year Probationary Period
- Direct Deposit Required
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
You must be able to obtain and retain a Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information. In addition, you are subject to a Counterintelligence Polygraph examination in order to maintain access to Top Secret information. All employees are subject to a periodic examination on a random basis in order to determine continued eligibility. Refusal to take the examination may result in denial of access to Top Secret information, SAP, and/or unescorted access to SCIFs.
Employees with SCI access and who are under NGA cognizance are required to submit a Security Financial Disclosure Report, SF-714, on an annual basis in order to determine continued eligibility. Failure to comply may negatively impact continued access to Top Secret information, Information Systems, SAP, and/or unescorted access to SCIFs.
NGA utilizes all processes and procedures of the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). Non-executive NGA employees are assigned to five distinct pay bands based on the type and scope of work performed. The employee's base salary is established within their assigned pay band based on their unique qualifications. A performance pay process is conducted each year to determine a potential base pay salary increase and/or bonus. An employee's annual performance evaluation is a key factor in the performance pay process. Employees on term or temporary appointments are not eligible to apply for internal assignment opportunity notices.
This position is a DCIPS position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1601. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are an external applicant claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must self-identify your eligibility.
QualificationsMANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required). Online resumes must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement:
1. Demonstrated knowledge of remote sensing imaging systems (e.g., satellite, ground, and airborne) and photogrammetric principles.
2. Demonstrated written and oral communication skills with the ability to develop and present findings to meet the needs of various audiences.
3. Demonstrated experience identifying, developing, prioritizing, and completing tasks on time in a fluid environment.
4. Demonstrated experience coordinating and leading relationships across multiple organizations and customers.
5. Demonstrated experience applying statistical and quantitative methodologies to extracted data from imagery, e.g., trigonometry and linear algebra.
6. Demonstrated ability to visualize and analyze imaged objects in three dimensions.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Imagery Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Remote Sensing, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related discipline that included 24 semester hours in Physical Science and/or related Engineering Science such as Dynamics, Electronics, Mechanics, and Properties of Materials. -OR- B. Combination of Education and Experience: A minimum of 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of coursework in any area listed in option A that included at least 24 semester hours in Physical Science and/or related Engineering Science, plus experience that involves extraction of monoscopic, stereoscopic, and multiscopic mensuration of objects and geographic features utilizing all imaging systems, including Computer Aided Design (CAD) applications, or a related field that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. As a rule, every 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of coursework is equivalent to one year of experience. Candidates should show that their combination of education and experience totals 4 years.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: Distinguish principal colors and shades/hues of principal colors; Near visual acuity of 20/20 or better with or without corrective lenses; Stereopsis ability; Hand steadiness
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired:
1. Demonstrated experience with some or all of the following software tools: RemoteView, SocetGXP, Mensuration Services Program (MSP), GeoTrans, Systems Tool Kit (STK), EOS PhotoModeler, Compass, Common Geopositioning Services (CGS), MATLAB, Python, C++
2. Demonstrated experience with some/all national imaging systems (NTM), Civil imaging systems, commercial imaging systems, ground, airborne, and video.
3. Demonstrated experience with data science; coding; modeling/simulation; image and digital signal processing; and/or prototyping.
4. Demonstrated application of Computer Vision (CV) and/or Machine Learning (ML) techniques for the purpose of improving or automating photogrammetric capabilities/processes.
5. Demonstrated experience with cameras, imaging system design; imagery product absolute and relative
mensuration performance analysis using sensor models.
6. Demonstrated experience in close range single photo perspective and multi-photo photogrammetric
processing to include concepts and tools.
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How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants are not required to submit a cover letter for employment consideration with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.However, a cover letter is recommended.Applicants will have the option to attach a cover letter in the Qualifications - Attachments step of the online application.
APPLICANT EVALUATION PROCESS: Applicants will be evaluated for this job opportunity in three stages:
1) All applicants will be evaluated using the Mandatory Qualification Criteria,
2) Qualified applicants will then be evaluated by an expert or panel of experts using a combination of qualification criteria to determine the best-qualified candidates,
3) Best-qualified applicants may then be further evaluated through an interview process.
Military retiree applicants, if selected, may be impacted by the 180-day appointment restrictions of DODI 1402.01. HD personnel will provide additional information if applicable.
Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the Assignment Description, Additional Information Provided By the Selecting Official, and the Qualification Requirements; and then construct their resumes to highlight their most relevant and significant experience and education for this job opportunity. This description should include examples that detail the level and complexity of the performed work. Applicants are encouraged to provide any education information referenced in the announcement. If education is listed as a mandatory requirement, only degrees obtained from an institution accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the Secretary, US Department of Education will be accepted.
In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at
All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation.
NGA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applications will only be accepted online. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us at ...@nga.mil. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
Disabled applicants are encouraged to apply directly to external job announcements in addition to the Resume Repository. NGA reserves the right to direct hire Disabled Veterans with 30%+ Comp in alignment with the NGA Hiring Strategy. By selecting this option on the application form and applying to the NGA Resume Repository, you may be considered for future direct hire against critical mission vacancies. Participation does not guarantee employment.
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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. - How to Apply
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NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
Mailstop: S44-HDR
7500 GEOINT Drive
Springfield, VA 22150
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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to ApplyApplication submission involves applying using NGA's online application process at Additional information concerning NGA's hiring process can be found by visiting
All announcements close at 11:59PM EDT on the closing date listed. Be sure to complete and submit your application by that time in order to be considered.
ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
You can apply for the job opening at
Agency contact informationRecruitmentPhone571-###-####
Email...@nga.mil
AddressNATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
Mailstop: S44-HDR
7500 GEOINT Drive
Springfield, VA 22150
US
Next stepsAfter visiting and applying via NGA's online application process, applicants can follow their status via that same NGA online application functionality. Several other topics relating to what is involved in the hiring process and how long it takes can be found by visiting
Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request