Worker Type
Regular
Job Description
Job Summary:
The primary role of the Geospatial Analyst/Trainer is to support mission operations by delivering advancd geospatial analysis, training, and analytic process improvement. This role combines deep expertise in geospatial and AdTech data, digital security, and analytics with strong instructional and curriculum development capabilities. The ideal candidate trains and enables operational teams on geospatial tools and methodologies, supports data integration and visualization efforts, collaborates with vendors and technical teams, and continously refines automated analytics to improve accuracy, efficiency, and mission outcomes.
Position Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and deliver training and curriculum for geospatial analysis tools, workflows, and analytic methodologies, with an emphasis on digital security and AdTech data.
Provide hands-on instruction and operational support to analysts using geospatial and data visualization platforms.
Analyze, validate, and interpret complex data sets to support operational use cases and mission requirements.
Configure, integrate, and optimize data pipeline, analytics, and visualization tools to ensure data integrity and usability.
Collaborate with vendors and internal technical teams to enhance analytic tools, workflows, and capabilities.
Refine and improve automated analytics processes to increase efficiency, scalability, and analytic accuracy.
Support ongoing operationl needs by troubleshooting analytic issues and advising on best practices.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Geospatial Intelligence, GIS, Intelligence Studies, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related technical or intelligence discipline
5 -10 years of experience as an All-source Intelligence Analyst, including extensive knowledge of HUMINT, SIGINT, and GEOINT.
Demonstrated experience developing and delivering training and curriculum particulary in digital security and AdTech related analytics
Proficiency with geospatial and analytic tools such as Network Survey, Shadow View, Kibana, and similar platforms.
Strong data analysis skills with the ability to develop, validate, and operationalize analytic use cases and datasets.
Hands-on experience with data integration, visualization, and data integrity management across multiple data sources.
Proven ability to collaborate with vendors and cross-functional technical teams to support sensor integration, tool enhancements, and user interface improvements.
Experience designing, refining, and supporting automated analytics to enhance operational effectiveness and analytic accuracy.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to serve as a liaison and deliver technical training to diverse audiences.
An active TS/SCI clearance
Salary Range: $125,000 - $140,000
The BlueHalo, an AV company pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.
Clearance Level
TS/SCI
ITAR Requirement:
T_ _his position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment's business requirements. A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
Benefits : AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .
We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
Who We Are
Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we've been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world's most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution's permanent collection in Washington, DC.
Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty - and succeed.
What We Do
Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company's hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
ITAR
About AV:
AV isn't for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.
We don't just build defense technology-we redefine what's possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.
Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian-but we're not building history, we're building what's next.
If you're ready to build technology that matters-with speed, scale, and purpose-there's no better place to do it than AV.
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