ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Band 2 Geospatial Analysts assist in creating, analyzing, and interpreting geospatial data to support U.S. military and policymaker interests. They apply basic
knowledge of geographic information science and technology, statistics, spatial thinking, remote sensing, intelligence issues, and the social and physical
sciences to characterize events, discover relationships and trends, and produce geospatial-intelligence. With guidance, these analysts also conduct multi-INT
research, conduct descriptive analyses, populate and exploit intelligence databases, and produce and disseminate intelligence products. Band 2 Geospatial
Analysts begin developing knowledge of a broad range of regional or functional issues. They may be required to support relationships with their IC.

• US Citizenship is required.
• Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
• Security Investigation

SPECIAL INFO:
As a condition of employment at NGA, persons being considered for employment must meet NGA fitness for employment standards.

- U.S. Citizenship

- Security Clearance - Top Secret /Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)

- Polygraph & Drug Test

- Direct Deposit

- Trial Period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. We may consider: performance conduct; needs and interests of the agency; and whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government and the efficiency of the Federal service

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
You must be able to obtain and retain a Top Secret security clearance with access to SCI. 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, 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, 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.

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.

MANDATORY 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) Experience interpreting analytic results to identify patterns and trends and draw appropriate conclusions. (GIS)
2) Experience reviewing data for integrity, accuracy, and/or currency. (Data/Information Mgmt)
3) Experience applying appropriate analytic methods and techniques to develop new insights. (Analytic Assessment)
4) Experience preparing clear arguments to support or defend methods and processes. (Analytic Assessment)
5) Experience using written and oral communication skills to develop and present findings to various audiences.
6) Experience applying geospatial techniques within a GIS platform to draw analytical conclusions for both routine and non-routine situations. (GIS)

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Science, Geography, Physical Science, Data Analytics, Cartography, Statistics, or a related field -OR- a Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a certificate in GIS from an accredited university. -OR- B. Combination of Education and Experience: A minimum of 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of coursework in GIS, spatial analysis, or any area listed in option A, plus experience working in an Intelligence and/or analytical discipline requiring creating, analyzing, and interpreting spatial data, or related area 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. -OR- C. Experience: A minimum of 4 years of experience working in an Intelligence and/or analytical discipline requiring creating, analyzing, and interpreting spatial data, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: Distinguish principal colors and shades/hues of principal colors; Near visual acuity of 20/20 or better with or without corrective lenses

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA:

1) Experience importing and reformatting data (such as geodatabase, excel, python, etc) according to standard procedures. (Data/Information Mgmt)
2) Experience analyzing geospatial data and imagery to determine the likelihood, significance, and/or implications of typical activities or events. (Analytic Assessment)
3) Experience disseminating routine information, data, and/or products to support customer requirements. (Information Dissemination)