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 Skills and Education

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 Skills and Education

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.).

Benefits Information

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.

Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).