Senior Full Motion Imagery Analyst (FMV)

SMX

Salary: $85k - $98k
Experience: 10+ yrs
Location: Fayetteville or Hollywood
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

SOCET GXP
In-Motion
Microsoft Office
Google Earth
DCGS-A
MIRC
PIDGIN
GETS
AIMES
NGDS
GSR
CEDALION
UVDS

About the role

As a Senior Full Motion Video Analyst you will provide intelligence analysis/fusion PED support working a modified Panama schedule that support OCONUS operations. Drawing on your expertise, you'll provide vital insights to drive operations via the "Find, Fix, Finish, Exploit, Analyze and Disseminate (F3EAD)" targeting methodology. This involves comprehensive regional and point analysis utilizing cutting-edge geospatial techniques.

Come join our team as a Senior FMV Analysts and support 24/7 Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations conducting Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (PED) missions supporting Special Operations Forces (SOF). This is an exciting opportunity to join the SMX in Fayetteville!

This position requires a DoD Top Secret SCI clearance which requires US citizenship for work on a DoD contract.

Application Deadline: May 25, 2026

Job Tasking

Perform near real-time observation, analysis, exploitation, and reporting of GEOINT data IAW the DNI ICD 203 and SOCOM Joint PED standards.
Demonstrate an advanced understanding of FMV sensor design, collection systems, data acquisition, exploitation technologies, data analysis, production processes, and systems dissemination methods and tools - trains others on the concepts.
Interface and effectively communicate with intelligence and operations partner elements; maturity/experience commensurate with driving change through deep technical subject matter expertise and operational experience – proven experience bridging seams between operators and analysts to drive cutting-edge products.
Deliver quality outputs for all Screener, Reviewer, and production functions.
Demonstrate advanced proficiency of the ARIES Contract customer mission to explain and anticipate requirements for the different mission sets, designations, and requirements - trains others on concepts.
Possess a firm understanding of ISR collection techniques, sensor and platform capabilities, and best practices utilized during multi-INT product creation.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule (nights and weekends, as needed).
Perform all listed FMV Analyst duties at an advanced level with minimal or no supervision and confirm proficiency by working shifts on the PED operations floor.
Provide fusion of new, groundbreaking intel disciplines into assessments through incorporation of historical FMV data, optical images, non-optical images, satellite images, radar, or other intelligence information to enhance intelligence products while removing human latencies and overcoming traditional high/low side limitations – expert at fusing data into advanced intelligence products.
Perform Quality Assurance/Quality Control Reviews of all production efforts prior to government submittal - trains others on concepts.
Demonstrate advanced proficiency of Team SOPs and chain of command within assigned Team, overall customer organization, and program - trains others on concepts.
Provide analysis remotely from CONUS PED locations.
Apply intelligence techniques in support of a specified Area of Responsibility (AOR) using logic, analysis, synthesis, creativity, judgment, and systematic approaches to gather, evaluate, and use multiple sources of information to inform decisions and outcomes; shapes intelligence community exploitation TTPs to revolutionize and synthesize data.
Demonstrate advanced proficiency with FMV Analysis architecture and support roles and effectively collaborates, where appropriate, with other analysts during the entire TCPED process, including the collection, research, analysis, and product generation process - trains others on concepts.

Skills & Experience Requirements

Positions requires an active DoD TS/SCI clearance.
A minimum of 10 years of experience with operational and tactical level intelligence to include general experience in the fields of targeting, intelligence systems, and geospatial systems.
The ability to develop concepts of operations for processing and analytical initiatives.
Experience providing direct analytical support to operations and providing direct analytical and targeting support to deployed SOF elements in support of Counter Violent Extremist Organization and Counter Terrorism operations.
Expert understanding of intelligence tools and Motion Imagery PED Software such as SOCET GXP, In-Motion, Microsoft Office, Google Earth, AIDE, DCGS-A, MIRC, PIDGIN, GETS, AIMES, NGDS, GSR, CEDALION, and UVDS.
SAR/LiDAR experience
Must have the ability to manage the production of intelligence assessments and products in support of deployed SOF to enable the F3EAD targeting cycle.
Prior SOF targeting operations experience in the AFRICOM AOR is desired.
Be able to liaison with AFRICOM and SOCAF foreign counterparts in support of combined ISR intelligence missions at various deployed locations in Africa.
Experience researching, developing, and presenting all-source intelligence products, at the operational level, to senior leaders including CT and regional analysis, GEOINT, HUMINT, SIGINT, OSINT/PAI, political/military analysis, and support to targeting.
A minimum of eight years of hands-on IMINT and/or FMV analysis and production experience.
The ability to interface with other intelligence organizations to fully prepare teams for exploitation of enemy personnel, as well as prepare post-screening analytical products and assessments supporting targeting efforts and threat analysis.
Possess a firm understanding of input/output/flow of information in a C5ISR environment.
Candidates must have good interpersonal skills and be able to effectively work, individually or as a member of a team, and take the lead on select tasks as required.
Demonstrated deployed experience in forward-deployed locations supporting SOF units providing intelligence support to tactical and operational SOF is desired.
The ability to gather, interpret, and compare data to produce reports and establish conclusions.
Must have the ability to coordinate with Foreign Disclosure Officers to enable the proper intelligence sharing in accordance with established intelligence sharing agreements.

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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:

$85,000—$98,000 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

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