HG GEOINT Mission Technical Lead

Requisition Id 16559 

 

 

Overview:

The Human Geography (HG) Group, within the Geospatial Science and Human Security Division (GSHS), is seeking a Human Geography GEOINT Technical Lead to support the technical integration, operational coordination, and mission application of Human Geography capabilities. The HG portfolio—including LandScan, Population Density Tables (PDT), UrbanPop, and rapid population updates—supports operational GEOINT activities related to national security, consequence assessment, emergency response, operational planning, and population exposure analysis.

This role is intended for an individual with a strong GEOINT background and an understanding of how Human Geography data and population intelligence support Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and federal mission environments. A key aspect of the position is helping bridge the gap between DOE-based scientific research and operational GEOINT mission applications by ensuring Human Geography projects are technically supported, operationally informed, and aligned with mission-relevant needs.

In this role, you will work closely with Human Geography researchers while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams across the Division—including geospatial scientists, software engineers, AI/ML researchers, remote sensing specialists, and data scientists—to help coordinate technical support and workflows that enable both scientific advancement and operational impact. This position will help ensure Human Geography projects are supported through scalable workflows, interdisciplinary coordination, technical integration, and mission-aware GEOINT expertise.

This role enables Human Geography researchers to remain focused on scientific innovation while helping ensure research capabilities can transition effectively into operational GEOINT environments and mission-relevant applications.

Success in this role is demonstrated by the consistent, predictable delivery of Human Geography capabilities as mission-ready systems that meet sponsor expectations and operational timelines. Core products—such as LandScan Global, Mosaic, rapid population updates, and PDT—are produced with clear cadence, minimal disruption, and high confidence in quality and usability. Automated, end-to-end workflows operate seamlessly, with early visibility into risks and bottlenecks, enabling timely responses to emerging events without over-reliance on ad hoc intervention. Strong engagement with the GEOINT user community and sponsors ensures requirements are well understood, translated into actionable priorities, and delivered in a manner that builds sustained trust in both the data and the organization.

Equally important, success is reflected in the ability to scale and evolve these capabilities by leveraging expertise across the Geospatial Science and Human Security Division. Population modeling efforts are integrated across disciplines, and automation—particularly through AI-enabled and agentic workflows—is advanced beyond the Human Geography Group to create shared efficiencies and enhance overall mission impact. The result is a resilient, scalable operational environment where high-resolution population intelligence can be delivered rapidly, consistently, and at increasing scope, while enabling leadership to focus on strategic direction rather than day-to-day execution challenges.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support for Human Geography GEOINT projects, including LandScan, Population Density Tables (PDT), UrbanPop, and rapid population update activities
• Apply GEOINT mission knowledge to help identify where Human Geography capabilities support Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and federal operational needs
• Collaborate closely with Human Geography researchers to help align scientific activities with operational GEOINT applications and mission-relevant workflows
• Coordinate interdisciplinary technical support across the Division, including collaboration with AI/ML researchers, geospatial scientists, software engineers, remote sensing specialists, and compute infrastructure teams
• Support technical workflows involving population modeling, geospatial analytics, data integration, automation, and operational GEOINT production activities
• Help identify and resolve technical or workflow challenges impacting Human Geography project execution, operational support, or delivery timelines
• Support the development and integration of scalable and automated workflows that improve operational GEOINT delivery and