Overhead Persistent Infrared Analyst

Responsibilities

Noblis is seeking an OPIR Analyst to join our Charlottesville VA team. The candidate will work alongside community experts to advance applications within the field of persistent infrared remote sensing. In this role, you will exploit persistent infrared data to detect, characterize, and report events, separating real signatures from background clutter and false alarms.

Job Responsibilities:

• Partner with scientists and engineers to develop new, and modernize existing algorithms, tools, and methodologies for exploitation of Persistent Infrared (PIR) data
• Conduct 2^nd and 3^rd phase exploitation of OPIR and other EO/IR sensor data to detect, track, and characterize events in support of ground forces intelligence requirements
• Review OPIR processed data, sensor metadata, and collection geometry to determine data quality
• Fuse OPIR with EO, SAR, MSI/HSI, and multi-INT reporting into finished GEOINT and MASINT products
• Author and review reports, graphics, and briefings for analysts, leadership, and customers, matching technical depth to the audience
• Help draft and prioritize collection requirements and coordinate with collection managers and mission partners on coverage for planned events and emerging targets
• Support field tests and data collections

Required Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required
• Active TS/SCI clearance OR an active Top Secret with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI
• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience – Additional 6 years of military or agency training may substitute for a degree.
• Hands-on exploitation of OPIR or other infrared sensor data for intelligence production
• Working knowledge of IR phenomenology, including sensor resolution, sensitivity, and the strengths and limits of persistent overhead collection
• Proficiency with standard GEOINT and MASINT tools such as ArcGIS, ENVI, SOCET GXP, or RemoteView
• Strong written and briefing skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Travel up to 10% within US.

Lift up to 30 lbs, walk, bend, drive.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior support to NGIC, NASIC, NGA, MDA, or another DoD or IC production center.
• Knowledge of TIV, PIV, AFAST
• Degree in physics, engineering, remote sensing, or another STEM field
• Python or MATLAB for data handling, analysis, and visualization
• Familiarity with signature-modeling codes, radiometric calibration, or sensor performance analysis
• Experience with SAR, MSI/HSI, or LiDAR exploitation in addition to IR
• Exposure to AI/ML-enabled workflows, data labeling, or model evaluation

Overview

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $108,630.00 - USD $169,855.00 /Yr.