Image Scientist

Description

The National Security Sector at Leidos is seeking an Image Scientist in Alexandria, Virginia to perform research and development and prototype development of Geo-Spatial Intelligence (GEOINT) solutions to real-world mission problems. The successful candidate will provide subject matter expertise of commercial and government GEOINT data feeds to the government customer within the Intelligence Community. Qualified applicants must be self-motivated and able to perform expertly given consistently evolving priorities. The candidate will be required to work independently to collaboratively and constructively influence both internal and external organizations for strategic and operational decisions for program entities, Directorate Customers, and Industry Partners to achieve positive results.

This position requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph. The Image Scientist will be expected to develop concepts of operations (CONOPs) for new processing capabilities, develop image processing algorithms and rapidly prototype GEOINT applications. The candidate will be required to leverage analyst workstations and tools, datasets in various stages and the TCPED cycle to solve operational mission needs. In this position you will design, test and implement GEOINT solutions in a lab environment and support the migration and integration into operational environments on select solutions. This position will plan and execute laboratory research, maintaining substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories, systematic collection, interpretation and evaluation of data in a planned manner.

This position is contingent upon interview/acceptance by the prime contractor and government customer.

Primary Responsibilities:

As an Image Scientist you will have the opportunity to:

• Provide technical advice/input that impact strategic client outputs and Leidos business results.

• Impact functional strategy by developing new solutions, processes, standards or operational plans.

• Serve as a technical lead on large, complex projects.

• Mentor and coaches other technical staff.

• Resolve highly complex and multi-dimensional problems requiring consideration of variables that impact multiple aspects of the project/program.

• Lead the development of highly innovative products/solutions, achieved through collaboration and dialogue with other experts in the field.

• Create detailed write-ups of processes used, logic applied, and methodologies used for creation, validation, analysis, and visualizations.

• Be forward leaning, exploring solutions that benefit elements individually and collectively.

• Assist in the development and maintenance of procedural guidance, templates and data formats, to include government, military, and contractor support. Review, assess data, identify data deficiencies and recommend solutions for remediation. Support quantitative and analytic efforts for planning and development.

Basic Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate with senior executive leadership (internally or client) regarding matters of strategic importance to the organization/project.

• Requires a BA degree and 12+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10+ years of prior relevant experience.

• TS/SCI with Polygraph is required

• Relevant IC experience

• Demonstrated experience ordering and manually exploiting data, coordinating needs for simulated data, and interpreting system-specific data formats

• Demonstrated experience in proposing and implementing calibration and any artifact mitigation to ensure photometric accuracy

• Demonstrated experience with spectral data (multi- & hyper-), radiometric propagation theory, and material characterization/identification methods.

• Ability to translate complex, technical, or analytic findings into an easily understood narrative - tell a story with the data in graphical, verbal, or written form.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience with optical payload synthetic imagery generation

• Established coordination with external (AFRL/Sandia) software engineers

Original Posting Date:

2024-04-26

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $122,200.00 - $220,900.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500 innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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