Data Collection Manager

This position is contingent upon additional funding and is located at a customer site in Falls Church, VA.

About the role

Everforth ECS is seeking a highly motivated Data Collection Manager to support a government customer. The primary role involves collecting and disseminating Full-Motion Video (FMV) data as requested by government customers for AI/ML developmental programs. The Data Collection Manager will identify customer requirements, capture those requests to identify FMV fulfilling the requirements, and track/maintain custody of collections.

The role includes performing low-level maintenance and troubleshooting with Field Service Representatives (FSRs) globally to ensure proper metadata and quality video streams are configured for AI/ML development. The Data Collection Manager will work closely with a Field Operations Lead and a team of Field Service Representatives supporting both CONUS and OCONUS data collection operations.

The candidate must have knowledge of Department of War (DoW) units across Combatant Commands (COCOMs) to ascertain data collection opportunities as required by the US Government. The role involves identifying new data collection opportunities and ensuring data streams are available for entry into a data collection pipeline for AI/ML development.

Responsibilities

• Identify customer requirements for FMV data collection and dissemination.
• Capture and track requests to fulfill FMV data needs for AI/ML developmental programs.
• Maintain interpersonal custody of collections and ensure data integrity.
• Perform low-level maintenance and troubleshooting with Field Service Representatives (FSRs) globally to configure proper metadata and quality video streams.
• Work with Field Operations Lead and FSR teams supporting CONUS and OCONUS data collection operations.
• Identify new data collection opportunities and ensure data streams are available for AI/ML development pipelines.
• Understand and leverage multiple sensors providing data modalities such as EO, IR, Radar (Synthetic and Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar), and Satellite (Optical, Hyperspectral, Thermal).
• Operate within Department of War (DoW) units and Combatant Commands (COCOMs) to ascertain data collection opportunities.
• Create high-quality customer deliverables using MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Gather relevant information on FMV clips through live mission assessments and post-mission log scraping.
• Relay and articulate information to stakeholders across multiple locations and time zones during high-tempo operations.
• Collaborate with teams and demonstrate flexibility in a fluid, high operational tempo environment.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.
• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science/Analytics, Computer Science, Business Management, or Library and Information Science with 3+ years of experience OR High School Diploma with 8+ years’ experience as a collection manager, imagery analyst, ISR Tactical Controller, and/or intelligence specialist supporting ISR operations.
• 5+ years of experience collecting in the collection management career field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the DoW Intelligence Community and global ISR operations.
• 2+ years of experience utilizing feed consolidation tools such as MI Online, Unified Video Dissemination System (UVDS), VIDEX, and ISR collection management tools.
• Understanding of sensor data distribution and how aircraft relay sensor data via Commercial Ku, Commercial Ka, and/or Wideband Global SATCOM Ka satellites to ground entry points/gateways outside the Line of Site (LoS) footprint.
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to use MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to create high-quality customer deliverables.
• Adaptable, with the ability to take ownership of tasks and deadlines.
• Knowledge of and experience with the GEOINT collection process.
• Ability to operate in a fluid, high operational tempo environment and change directions rapidly when required.
• Autonomous self-starter with a passion for analytics, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills within and across teams.
• Experience with the Authority To Operate (ATO) cycle, including experience working at an AOC/CAOC/JAOC.

Desired Skills

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Prior experience supporting Special Operations Force (SOF) teams and work in Joint Operations Centers conducting SOF ISR.
• Experience with Multi-Int Analysis Archiving System (MAAS), ArcGIS, GETS, DCGS tools, AIMES, and Google Earth.
• 2-4 years of related experience in FMV or GEOINT exploitation.
• Knowledge of and experience with the GEOINT collection process.
• Previous work with artificial intelligence and machine learning.
• Knowledge of the Joint Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (AISR) Sensor Data Transport Infrastructure.
• Experience working with or understanding of automatic/aided target recognition (ATR) systems and development.
• Knowledge of SIGINT sensors and associated aircraft.

Pay

Salary Range: $80,000–120,000