35G Imagery Analyst
About the role
As a Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Analyst for the Army National Guard, you will examine and interpret imagery information about enemy forces to provide commanders with an accurate picture of the battlefield. This critical information supports planning for our Nation’s defense. You’ll work with other intelligence professionals, gathering and studying images required for tactical and operational plans, including aerial and ground photographs and electronic imagery of enemy ships, bases, missile sites, and industrial facilities. Your analysis will identify enemy equipment, weapons, and operational forces, and your geographical analysis of land and sea will be crucial to your Commander’s battle planning.
Responsibilities
- Produce intelligence by analyzing images, fixed/moving targets, and geospatial data
- Identify military installations, facilities, weapon systems, military equipment, and defenses
- Distinguish changes to the battlefield based on imagery analysis
- Conduct Battle Damage Assessment
Skills You’ll Learn
- Analyzing fixed/moving target indicators, geospatial data, and overhead/aerial images
- Planning overhead and aerial imagery collection
- Gathering information utilizing sophisticated mapping tools and digital/analytical intelligence networks to create products for the Commander
Helpful Skills
- Analytical thinking
- Ability to communicate clearly in speaking and writing
- Interest in reading maps and charts
Civilian Career Opportunities
Through your training, you will develop skills and experience applicable to civilian careers with engineering, mapmaking, mining, land evaluation, and construction companies.
Training
Job training to be a Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Analyst requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 22 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) and on-the-job instruction, including practice in intelligence gathering. You’ll learn Geospatial Intelligence in both classroom and field settings. Completion of your initial entry training in the Army National Guard could also lead to additional college credit.
Benefits
- Paid training
- A monthly paycheck
- Earn a security clearance
- Montgomery GI Bill
- Federal and State tuition assistance
- Retirement benefits for part-time service
- Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
- 401(k)-type savings plan
- Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
- Health care benefits
- VA home loans
- Bonuses, if applicable
Most non-prior service candidates will initially earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change.
Requirements
- Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
- Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
- Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
- Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
- Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)
Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.