Position Overview
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is accepting applications for an Imagery Analyst (FMV) term position in McLean, Virginia. This is a current open-and-continuous vacancy with Job ID 20260088, and the official closing date is September 5, 2026.
NGA imagery analysts help turn imagery and related intelligence into information used by U.S. military leaders and policymakers. The role covers analysis of countries, regions, non-state entities and significant events, including natural and man-made disasters.
The published 2026 salary range for NGA Pay Band 3 is $85,447 to $158,322 per year. The position is tied to national-security work and therefore carries strict citizenship, security-clearance, polygraph and suitability requirements.
NB: NGA’s official student page says the Summer 2027 College Internship Program is expected to run through an August-to-September 2026 application window, but a specific live internship requisition could not be verified during this check. This current NGA vacancy is therefore being used as the job fallback.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should be prepared to meet requirements including:
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain and retain Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information access
- Ability to complete a counterintelligence polygraph examination
- Ability to meet NGA drug-testing and fitness-for-employment standards
- Ability to satisfy the mandatory qualification criteria listed in the official NGA announcement
- Ability to work with sensitive intelligence information and follow strict security procedures
Experience NGA identifies as desirable includes:
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- National or commercial imaging systems
- Imagery tasking and image processing
- Imagery exploitation and analysis
- Writing imagery or intelligence reports
- Collaborative work with multiple organizations in fast-changing environments
Tip: Your resume should describe specific imagery, GIS, intelligence, analytical or military projects and explain the result of your work instead of only listing software or course names.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and improve imagery tasking strategies
- Analyze and interpret imagery in support of national-security requirements
- Research activities and interests of countries, regions and non-state entities
- Assess the effects of natural and man-made disasters
- Conduct multi-intelligence research
- Populate, query and exploit intelligence databases
- Prepare intelligence products for mission customers
- Communicate findings clearly through written products and briefings
NGA describes itself as the world leader in GEOINT, combining imagery and data from multiple sources to provide visual and analytical information for defense, homeland security and navigation missions.
What You Will Gain
- Professional GEOINT and imagery-analysis experience
- Exposure to national-security missions and intelligence customers
- Experience with imagery, databases and multi-INT research
- Development of analytical writing and briefing skills
- Federal benefits and family-friendly workplace programs
- Experience working in a highly specialized intelligence environment
Application Process
How to Apply
Apply electronically through the official NGA Careers Portal for Job ID 20260088. NGA states that announcements close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the listed closing date.
- Prepare a detailed resume focused on the mandatory and desirable criteria
- Include measurable examples of imagery, GIS, intelligence or analytical work
- Add a cover letter if useful; NGA says it is recommended but not required
- Complete the online application before September 5, 2026
- Be prepared for NGA’s security-clearance and suitability process
FAQ
What is the salary for this NGA job?
The listed 2026 Pay Band 3 salary range is $85,447 to $158,322 per year.
Where is the job located?
The position is listed in McLean, Virginia.
Is a security clearance required?
Yes. NGA requires Top Secret/SCI access and a counterintelligence polygraph.
When does the vacancy close?
The official closing date is September 5, 2026.