GEOINT SME

Overview

Darkblade Systems is a trusted provider of specialized capabilities to priority programs within the defense and intelligence communities, delivering scientific, engineering, technical, operational support and training services. Formed in 2010, Darkblade Systems strives to be a business that puts people first: clients, colleagues, employees, and teammates. Our cleared personnel are experts in the operationalization and deployment of new and emerging technologies. Darkblade is a part of the CIS Secure enterprise, acquired in 2022 along with Intrepid Solutions.

We are seeking a qualified GEOINT Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the Army's integration of Science and Technology efforts into Army operational intelligence force on a new contract with over four (4) years remaining. As the team GEOINT SME, this person will serve as the SETA POC for all geospatial and GEOINT related activities regarding technical infrastructure, architecture, capabilities, and processes/authorities. Additionally, this SETA SME will be responsible for tracking all geospatial/GEOINT related science and technology (S&T) research projects through S&T lifecycle and will facilitate integration of technology from basic research through operational employment.

Responsibilities

• Position will report to the organization's Senior Science and Technology Advisor.

• Assist in the evaluation of system-level and operational requirements for Army GEOINT enterprise.

• Working with the client's requirements process and interface with units/customers operating within the GEOINT enterprise.

• Provide technical assistance and engineering support necessary to fulfill evaluation and testing activities including tradeoff and upgrade studies, requirement analysis, and rough order of magnitude cost evaluations.

• Provide technical and engineering support necessary to meet requirements to include system design, upgrade, modification, testing, deployment and systems sustainment.

• Provide technical and engineering support and planning activities that are necessary to migrate systems through successive architecture revisions and upgrades.

• Provide informal on-the-job-training (OJT) to familiarize civilian and military operations and sustainment personnel about hardware upgrades, capabilities, and modifications.

• Provide technical and engineering support to assist in the timely activation of system upgrades and installation of new systems, including system design, procurement of components, creation of documentation, system build, and system integration and test.

• Participate in weekly project and engineering meetings to review project progress and issues.

OPERATING HOURS AND EXPECTATIONS:

• When not traveling, this position operates on a standard 8 hour schedule Monday - Friday with expectations of reporting onsite with limited telework available.

TRAVEL:

• The position expects up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

CLEARANCE:

• Active Top Secret with SCI (TS/SCI) clearance at the time of application is required.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree or related scientific or technical discipline with a focus on geospatial technologies (experience may be substituted)

CERTIFICATION(S):

• None

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Twenty (20) years experience.

• Excellent technical management and communication skills required to oversee execution and technical accuracy.

• Knowledge of the latest state-of-the-art in GEOINT infrastructure, architecture, and related Artificial Intelligence.

COMPARABLE MILITARY JOB CODES:

ARMY:125D or 350G

Benefits

WHAT WE OFFER:

At CIS Secure and its associated companies, Intrepid Solutions and Services and Darkblade Systems, we believe in promoting fair and transparent pay practices. We are committed to disclosing the compensation range for transparency and to set clear expectations for all applicants for this posting. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base salary for the advertised job, promotion, or transfer opportunity. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. The actual salary offered may vary based on various factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, education, geographic location, as well as internal equity, and alignment to market data.

Job Type: Full-time (onsite)

Pay Range: $150,000.00 - $240,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) with company matching

• Dental insurance

• Medical insurance

• Health Savings Account option

• Flexible Spending

• Vision insurance

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Ancillary offerings (Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance)

• Paid Time Off

• Holiday pay

Darkblade Systems, a CIS Secure company, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Job Locations US-VA-Arlington

ID 2024-2169 Category Intelligence Type Full Time Clearance Level Required TS/SCI