3295 Remote Sensing Specialist

Required Security Clearance:
NATO SECRET

SCOPE OF WORK
Under the direction of the NCIA and CFSpCC SBISR, the incumbent will perform duties such as the following:

• Function as a Point of Contact (POC) and Subject Matter Expert (SME) to answer or address all questions and/or CFSpCC support requests pertaining to the APSS program, system software, and any other matters pertaining to APSS, to include those from auxiliary mission areas and organizations internal or external to CFSpCC, ISO of the overall NATO SBISR and CFSpCC mission.
• Support CFSpCC's Space-Based Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (SBISR) Collection Operations Management (COM) activities, to include auxiliary mission functions and collaborative efforts with other offices ISO of the overall CFSpCC and SBISR mission, by augmenting CFSpCC SBISR personnel in all mission areas, activities, efforts, discussions, and functions.
• Manage the collection, retrieval, organization, storage, protection and disposal where necessary of CFSpCC SBISR and Joint ISR (JISR) data.
• Provide knowledge and briefings upon request on CFSpCC, NATO SBISR, and APSS, to include auxiliary mission areas ISO of the overall SBISR and CFSpCC mission, to ensure information is disseminated in the most efficient and effective manner.
• Request, manage, and maintain access to systems, databases, and all other information sources for CFSpCC SBISR personnel, to include those in other offices which support CFSpCC SBISR.
• Provide functional administration of SBISR and auxiliary CFSpCC mission databases.
• Perform Measures of Performance and Measures of Effectiveness for this program with specific emphasis on CFSpCC, NATO SBISR, and APSS synchrony efforts, objectives, achievements, and milestones.
• Recommend ways to optimize collection operations management through APSS or any other relevant source.
• Collaborate with, and provide support as requested, to offices and/or organizations which directly or indirectly support the CFSpCC SBISR mission, to include CFSpCC Plans, Operations, and Training, with emphasis on, but not exclusively limited to, incorporating the APSS capability perspective.
• Identify opportunities in CFSpCC and NATO SBISR COM activities for which APSS can provide unique solutions.
• Analyze Space data and produce original products by using ArcGIS, System Tool Kit (STK), Iron Stallion, Space Battle Management System (SBMS) and Space Cockpit.
• Other appropriate duties as directed by the SBISR Cell Head.

SKILL, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Specific

• Valid security clearance at minimum NATO SECRET level.
• NATO and/or military experience desired.
• Motivated, good communication skills, team player.
• Strong listening and communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization.
• Advanced research and analytical skills.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience working with at least two of the following three areas is required: database administration; NATO intelligence/collection operations management processes. ArcGIS, System Tool Kit (STK), Iron Stallion, Space Battle Management System (SBMS), and Space Cockpit.
• Experience across all three would be considered a strong asset.

Mandatory

• Nationally recognized/certified university qualification on information management or database administration.
• Or exceptionally, the lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidate's particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest to NATO, that is, at least 3 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post.
• Graduate of the NATO Intelligence Requirement Management and Collection Management Course, the NATO Intelligence Course, and preferably the IMINT Staff Course is desired.
• Preview knowledge/experience of NATO SBISR and JISR systems, policy, and doctrine.
• Experience in database administration, NATO CIS Systems, including but not limited to ArcGIS.

This is a condensed version of the job description. A full, detailed job description will be provided during the application process.