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Army National Guard is hiring: 35G Imagery Analyst in Los Angeles County

Army National Guard, Los Angeles County, CA, United States


Job Description They say that a picture is worth a thousand words, and as a Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Analyst for the Army National Guard, those words protect the lives of U.S. personnel in the field. National Guard Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Analysts examine and interpret imagery information about enemy forces and provide commanders with an accurate picture of the battlefield. This information is critical to planning for our Nation’s defense. You’ll earn a secret clearance and work with other intelligence professionals, gathering data and studying images required for tactical and operational plans. You’ll analyze aerial and ground photographs, as well as electronic imagery of enemy ships, bases, missile sites, and industrial facilities, identifying enemy equipment, weapons and operational forces. Your geographical analysis of land and sea will be crucial to your Commander’s ability to battle plan. Job Duties Produce intelligence by analyzing images, fixed/moving targets, and geospatial data Identify military installations, facilities, weapon systems, military equipment, and defenses Distinguish changes to the battlefield based on imagery analysis Conduct Battle Damage Assessment Some of the Skills You’ll Learn Analyzing fixed/moving target indicators, geospatial data, and overhead/aerial images Planning overhead and aerial imagery collection Gathering information utilizing sophisticated mapping tools, as well as the premier digital and analytical intelligence networks to create products for the Commander Helpful Skills Analytical thinking Ability to communicate; speaking and writing clearly Interest in reading maps and charts More than any other branch of service, the Army National Guard offers a wide range of intelligence-related positions. Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with engineering, mapmaking, mining, land evaluation, and construction companies. Earn While You Learn Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance and certifications. Job training to be a Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Analyst requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 22 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) and on-the-job instruction, including practice in intelligence gathering. You’ll learn Geospatial Intelligence in the classroom and in the field. Completion of your initial entry training in the Army National Guard could also lead to additional college credit. Benefits/Requirements Benefits Paid training A monthly paycheck Earn a security clearance Montgomery GI Bill Federal and State tuition assistance Retirement benefits for part-time service Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage) 401(k)-type savings plan Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans) Health care benefits available VA home loans Bonuses, if applicable Most non-prior service candidates will initially earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change. Requirements Military enlistment in the Army National Guard Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details) Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.

In Summary: National Guard Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Analysts examine and interpret imagery information about enemy forces and provide commanders with an accurate picture of the battlefield . Job training requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, 22 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) and on-the-job instruction .

En Español: Descripción del trabajo Dicen que una imagen vale mil palabras, y como un analista de imágenes de inteligencia geoespacial para la Guardia Nacional del Ejército, esas palabras protegen las vidas del personal estadounidense en el campo. Los analistas de fotografías geospaciales de Inteligencia National Guard examinan e interpretan información sobre las fuerzas enemigas y proporcionan a los comandantes una foto precisa del campo de batalla. Esta información es crítica para planificar la defensa de nuestra nación. Obtendrás una autorización secreta y trabajarás con otros profesionales de la inteligencia, recopilando datos y estudiando imágenes necesarias para sitios tácticos y planes operacionales. Analizarás imágenes aéreas y fotográficas, así como imágenes electrónicas de barcos enemigos, bases, misiles de combate y instalaciones terrestres, identificando equipos industriales, armas y fuerzas operativas enemigas. Tu análisis geográfico de tierra y mar será crucial para tu capacidad de planear al Comandante naval. Funciones Laborales Produce inteligencia mediante el análisis de imágenes, objetivos fijos/movilizados y datos geospaciales Recopilar información utilizando sofisticadas herramientas de mapeo, así como las principales redes de inteligencia digital y analítica para crear productos valiosos para el Comandante Habilidades Analíticas Aptitud al pensar; hablar y escribir claramente Interés en leer mapas y gráficos Más que cualquier otra rama del servicio profesional, la Guardia Nacional ofrece una amplia gama de habilidades relacionadas con los puestos de trabajo. La capacitación laboral para ser un analista de imágenes geospaciales requiere 10 semanas de formación básica, donde aprenderá habilidades básicas del Soldado y 22 semanas de Entrenamiento Individual Avanzado (AIT) e instrucción en el trabajo, incluida la práctica de recopilación de inteligencia. Aprenderá Inteligencia Geospatial en el aula y en el campo. Terminar su entrenamiento inicial de entrada en la Guardia Nacional del Ejército también podría llevar a créditos universitarios adicionales. Beneficios/Requisitos beneficios Formación pagada Un cheque de pago mensual Obtenga una licencia de seguridad Montgomery GI Bill Asistencia de matrícula Federal y Estatal Las prestaciones de jubilación por seguro de vida al costo del servicio part-time (hasta $400,000 en cobertura) 401k) Tipo de plan de ahorro Programa de reembolso de préstamos estudiantiles (h hasta $50,000, para los préstamos existentes). La asignación real de MOS puede depender de la disponibilidad del MOS..