Imagery Analyst

Position Description

Ardent is seeking an Imagery Analyst to support geospatial imagery analysis and exploitation activities in support of DHS Geospatial Management Office (GMO) programs. This role is responsible for analyzing imagery data from multiple sensing technologies to support a variety of homeland security missions, including disaster response, infrastructure protection, and law enforcement operations.

The Imagery Analyst will work across geospatial and analytical teams to deliver timely, accurate, and actionable imagery-derived insights. This position contributes to mission-critical decision-making by producing structured analytical outputs and supporting data validation and quality efforts.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Analyze and exploit imagery data using multiple sensing technologies to support DHS mission requirements.
• Plan and coordinate imagery collection activities to align with operational and mission needs.
• Interpret imagery data to identify patterns, anomalies, and actionable intelligence.
• Support geospatial data validation and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes.
• Compile imagery analysis results into reports, presentations, and briefing materials.
• Prepare visual products and decision-support artifacts for stakeholders and mission partners.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support geospatial and imagery requirements.
• Ensure timely delivery of accurate, complete, and structured imagery analysis outputs.
• Maintain documentation of analytical processes, methodologies, and findings.
• Support continuous improvement of imagery analysis workflows and data quality practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing