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

Requisition Number: 26619 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $91,952.00 - $125,000.00 

Security Clearance: TS/SCI  

Level of Experience: Senior HI

 

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.

HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.

 

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

 

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072 

 

Summary:

HII Mission Technologies is currently seeking an Image Quality (IQ) / Image Access Solutions (IAS) Expert to support our work at Beale AFB, CA. The U‑2 enterprise relies on precise, high‑fidelity imagery products to drive intelligence collection, mission planning, and national‑level analysis. Your expertise ensures that Electro‑Optical, Infrared, Multi‑Spectral, Hyper‑Spectral, and SAR imagery meets the highest standards of accuracy, clarity, and exploitation readiness.

What This Role Offers -

• A critical role supporting U‑2 sensor performance, imagery exploitation, and product quality
• Daily engagement with advanced EO/IR, MS/HS, SAR, and tactical film imagery (OBC)
• Opportunities to shape exploitation workflows, access solutions, and analytic tradecraft
• Collaboration with MPC analysts, sensor SMEs, and HAISR mission partners
• A chance to influence how imagery is processed, accessed, and used across the ISR enterprise

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What You Will Do:

Imagery Quality Assessment & Analysis

• 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

Image Access Solutions (IAS) Support

• 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

Exploitation & Tradecraft Expertise

• 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

Sensor Performance & Collection Integration

• 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

Training, Documentation & Collaboration

• 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

What We're Looking For:

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with Ph