Analyzes full-motion video and imagery collected from ISR platforms, applying all-source intelligence to produce reports, graphic products, target packets, and senior-level briefings. Supports real-time intelligence operations, maintains situational awareness during high-tempo missions, and works rotating shifts. The role includes formal FMV training, qualification maintenance, and potential cross-training in SAR, GMTI, and advanced FMV research.
Job Description
The Full Motion Video (FMV) Analyst positions at BAE Systems provide employees with hands-on FMV training for all intelligence disciplines, advanced skills certification, and rapid job promotion into instructor, subject matter expert, and management positions. Our team takes pride in supporting the critical missions that protect the nation, our freedom, and our families--the things that really matter. We are looking for candidates who want to be trained in FMV and become a part of the future BAE Systems Intelligence & Security Program. BAE Systems is the industry leader in FMV exploitation, and we are searching for individuals ready to begin an exciting and dynamic intelligence career while supporting a critical global counterterrorism mission.
The Role:
Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $77809 - $132275
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
The Full Motion Video (FMV) Analyst positions at BAE Systems provide employees with hands-on FMV training for all intelligence disciplines, advanced skills certification, and rapid job promotion into instructor, subject matter expert, and management positions. Our team takes pride in supporting the critical missions that protect the nation, our freedom, and our families--the things that really matter. We are looking for candidates who want to be trained in FMV and become a part of the future BAE Systems Intelligence & Security Program. BAE Systems is the industry leader in FMV exploitation, and we are searching for individuals ready to begin an exciting and dynamic intelligence career while supporting a critical global counterterrorism mission.
The Role:
- Learn FMV tradecraft through a unique three-week formal training course, followed by a robust on-the-job training program which provides candidates who may be new to motion GEOINT specialized instruction in FMV tradecraft, exploitation tools, and specific cultural familiarization
- Produce imagery-derived graphic products and reports and publish for distribution
- Compile intelligence materials for use in briefings to high-level government personnel
- Input data accurately, exploit FMV collected by sensors on ISR platforms, apply all-source information to FMV imagery analysis, and use an electronic light table to exploit NTM imagery
- Enjoy generous paid-time-off, education benefits and access to career advancement pathways on day one as a member of our Team
- Have rapid advancement potential and cross training opportunities into Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)/ Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI), and FMV Advanced Research positions
Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
- 5 years intelligence analysis experience, to include 3 years of FMV or imagery analysis experience; OR 3 years of FMV or imagery analysis experience AND an associate/bachelor's degree in a related field
- Formal Intelligence school course (typically 2+ months in duration, full time, resulting in an Intelligence MOS from the military (e.g. All-Source, IMINT, SIGINT, HUMINT, etc.))
- Must be capable of working a rotating shift schedule, to include nights, weekends, and holidays
- During high-tempo operations, maintain situational awareness and relay intelligence in real time
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and solve routine tasks
- Excellent working knowledge of MS Office, including MS Word, MS Excel, and Power Point
- Able to prepare and present briefings with creation/use of visual displays
- Excellent analytical, writing, and critical thinking skills
- Type 32 words per minute without looking at the keyboard at 90% accuracy
- Familiarity with FMV operations and the TCPED process
- Candidates must accurately discern red, green, blue, and yellow colors on a video screen
- Must successfully complete the customer FMV training course or have do so in the last year
- Must attain FMV analyst qualifications and maintain required minimum skill level in each
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- 5 years intelligence analysis experience, to include 3 years of FMV or imagery analysis experience; OR 3 years of FMV or imagery analysis experience AND an associate/bachelor's degree in a related field
- Formal Intelligence school course (typically 2+ months in duration, full time, resulting in an Intelligence MOS from the military (e.g. All-Source, IMINT, SIGINT, HUMINT, etc.))
- Must be capable of working a rotating shift schedule, to include nights, weekends, and holidays
- During high-tempo operations, maintain situational awareness and relay intelligence in real time
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and solve routine tasks
- Excellent working knowledge of MS Office, including MS Word, MS Excel, and Power Point
- Able to prepare and present briefings with creation/use of visual displays
- Excellent analytical, writing, and critical thinking skills
- Type 45 words per minute without looking at the keyboard at 90% accuracy
- Familiarity with FMV operations and the TCPED process
- Candidates must accurately discern red, green, blue, and yellow colors on a video screen
- Must successfully complete the customer FMV training course or have do so in the last year
- Must attain FMV analyst qualifications and maintain required minimum skill level in each
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Practical experience using MAAS, NES, RemoteView, SOCET GXP, ArcGIS, IEC
- Background in counterterrorism analysis
- Previous experience with FMV operations and the TCPED process
- Previous FMV Instructor duty or training assignments
- GPC Program certifications
- Experience exploiting video footage and has a basic understanding of sensor capabilities
- Experience exploiting NTM with a basic understanding of imagery products
- Experience building target packets or similar intelligence products
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $77809 - $132275
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
BAE Systems, Inc. San Jose, California, USA Office
6331 San Ignacio Avenue, San Jose, CA, United States, 95119
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