About the Role
Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a skilled geospatial open source analyst to perform in-depth research and analysis in support of a government customer. At customer direction, the analyst will answer requests for information in a timely manner through provision of both source documentation and summary information. Projects will cover a variety of topics and regions and require use of a combination of classified and open sources, including commercial databases, open and proprietary/commercial geospatial resources, news and social media sources, and client-based applications. Tasks will require working with customers and/or other geospatial open source analysts to develop and execute research plans.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
3+ years’ experience in open source research, all source analysis, or similar role.
Time dominate mission support requires working a rotating shift schedule (typically 6am to 6pm or 6pm to 6am and is subject to change at any time by the customer), alternating days and nights.
Candidate must be familiar with basic research techniques, database searching, and standard source citations.
Demonstrated ability to research, synthesize, and organize detailed findings for presentation to customers in multiple formats including Microsoft PowerPoint/Word, PDF, and KML/Shapefile.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to adhere to strict deadlines and satisfy customer requirements while working under limited supervision.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Foreign language expertise, experience with GIS or imagery applications such as ArcGIS or RemoteView, experience using analytic visualization software such as Palantir or Analysts Notebook. Briefing experience is also a plus.
Bachelors' or Masters’ degree in a related topic is preferred (e.g. Geographic Information Systems, Library Science, Foreign Policy, etc.).
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $67406 - $114590
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.