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GEOINT Analyst / Pattern Analysis Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Vantor logoVantor~$122k–$187k/yrtypicalRemote in United StatesFull timePosted 3mo ago

About the job

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters - where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently.

Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world. ## Please review the job details below. Vantor is seeking an experienced GEOINT Analyst / Pattern Analysis Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support intelligence, operational planning, and decision-making efforts in GCC.

The successful candidate will leverage geospatial intelligence (GEOINT), remote sensing, and pattern analysis methodologies to assess activities, identify trends, and provide actionable intelligence in support of military operations and strategic objectives.

The GEOINT Analyst will analyze satellite imagery, aerial photography, geospatial datasets, and other intelligence sources to identify patterns of life, assess threats, monitor operational environments, and support mission planning.

This position requires advanced analytical skills, expertise in geospatial technologies, and the ability to produce high-quality intelligence products for senior military and government stakeholders. ## Working Conditions - Position based in GCC. - May require periodic travel within the region. - Ability to support mission requirements in dynamic operational and military environments. ## Responsibilities - Conduct geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) analysis in support of military operations, security assessments, and strategic planning activities. - Analyze satellite imagery, aerial photography, full-motion video, and other geospatial data sources to identify significant activities, trends, and anomalies. - Perform pattern-of-life and pattern analysis to support intelligence collection, targeting, threat assessments, and operational planning. - Develop geospatial products, maps, overlays, briefings, and intelligence reports for operational and strategic decision-makers. - Integrate geospatial intelligence with multiple intelligence disciplines to provide comprehensive assessments. - Conduct predictive geospatial analysis using advanced applications and workflows - Evaluate infrastructure, terrain, transportation networks, military installations, and other geographic features relevant to mission requirements. - Monitor emerging developments and provide timely assessments of activities impacting regional security and military operations. - Support contingency planning, mission analysis, and operational readiness efforts. - Present findings and brief intelligence assessments to senior military, government, and organizational leadership. - Maintain proficiency with geospatial tools, imagery exploitation techniques, and intelligence methodologies. ## Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Data Science, Remote Sensing, or a related field. - Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience in geospatial intelligence, imagery analysis, geographic information systems, or related disciplines. - Minimum 5 years of experience conducting GEOINT analysis in support of military operations. - Demonstrated expertise in imagery interpretation, geospatial analysis, and pattern analysis methodologies. - Experience working with geospatial intelligence tools and platforms, including GIS and remote sensing technologies. - Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience producing intelligence products and executive-level briefings. - Ability to analyze complex datasets and transform findings into actionable intelligence. ## Preferred Qualifications - Experience supporting U.S., NATO, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), or allied military and defense organizations. - Advanced experience with ArcGIS, QGIS, ENVI, ERDAS IMAGINE, or similar geospatial analysis platforms. - Familiarity with multi-intelligence (multi-INT) fusion and operational intelligence environments. - Experience conducting pattern-of-life analysis and activity-based intelligence. - Regional expertise related to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). - Professional certifications related to GIS, GEOINT, or geospatial analysis.

Where you can work from

This job is 100% remote, for applicants who live in the United States.

From Vantor's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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