Human Geography Researcher

Job Description Researchers gather information relevant to mission needs which also have a geospatial component; this may already be in the form of spatial data or may require additional geospatial analysis. Researchers will use sophisticated analytical judgement using search algorithms and best open source research and harvesting techniques/practices from crowd sourcing sites, foreign governments, company/industry-specific websites, scientific/academic journals, web aggregators, commercially-produced datasets, VGI, NGO-produced datasets and other “sites” to fulfill customer requirements for data.
Conduct open source research projects for internal and external customers utilizing best practice research strategies and harvesting techniques.  Utilize native, secondary and historic source materials for discovery, extraction and analysis of information relevant to the requested project.  Prepare comprehensive findings reports, which will include preparing textual and graphic reports on the sources, methodologies, obstacles, and conclusions  Possess demonstrated experience with geospatial tools (ArcGIS, Google Earth, etc.) and common office business software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, and internet browsers)  Understand shapefile, geo-database, and feature creation and attribution, including metadata, and data retrieval/storage, in order to structure research deliverables for efficient geo-spatial production.  Use critical thinking to solve difficult challenges  Understand the human aspects of regional issues  Effectively communicate with analytic writing and oral presentations  Collaborate with analysts in the NGA, DoD, IC, NSG and /or ASG  Analyze /evaluate the HG data for quality in terms of coverage, accuracy, currency, completeness, and the applicability to the requirements.  Assist the Government by providing recommendations and support in the following areas: o Providing co-located research support to Analysis and Production and Source Management and Operations Directorates analysts at multiple locations. Developing collection plans. o Recommending material acquisition. o Provide proactive research updates to websites, e.g. Intellipedia pages and other sites used by Research Center customers.

F9223-GEO-SPIRequired Education, Experience, & Skills Experience requried:
Conduct open source research projects for internal and external customers utilizing best practice research strategies and harvesting techniques.  Utilize native, secondary and historic source materials for discovery, extraction and analysis of information relevant to the requested project.  Prepare comprehensive findings reports, which will include preparing textual and graphic reports on the sources, methodologies, obstacles, and conclusions  Possess demonstrated experience with geospatial tools (ArcGIS, Google Earth, etc.) and common office business software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, and internet browsers)  Understand shapefile, geo-database, and feature creation and attribution, including metadata, and data retrieval/storage, in order to structure research deliverables for efficient geo-spatial production.  Use critical thinking to solve difficult challenges  Understand the human aspects of regional issues  Effectively communicate with analytic writing and oral presentations  Collaborate with analysts in the NGA, DoD, IC, NSG and /or ASG  Analyze /evaluate the HG data for quality in terms of coverage, accuracy, currency, completeness, and the applicability to the requirements.  Assist the Government by providing recommendations and support in the following areas: o Providing co-located research support to Analysis and Production and Source Management and Operations Directorates analysts at multiple locations. Developing collection plans. o Recommending material acquisition. o Provide proactive research updates to websites, e.g. Intellipedia pages and other sites used by Research Center customers.

F9223-GEO-SPI!Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Experience establishing cross-organizational/external working groups.

F9223-GEO-SPI!About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

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