OPIR Analyst (Mid or Senior)

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia, United States; on-site work with the Charlottesville team.

Salary: $140,000–$180,000 USD per year.

Company

hirify.global provides mission and technical expertise for national security, technology, and defense challenges.

What you will do

• Develop new and modernize existing algorithms, tools, and methodologies for Persistent Infrared data exploitation with scientists and engineers.
• Conduct second- and third-phase exploitation of OPIR and other EO/IR sensor data to detect, track, and characterize events supporting ground-force intelligence requirements.
• Review processed OPIR data, sensor metadata, collection geometry, and data quality.
• Fuse OPIR with EO, SAR, MSI/HSI, and multi-INT reporting into finished GEOINT and MASINT products.
• Write and review reports, graphics, and briefings for analysts, leadership, and customers, and help draft collection requirements.
• Coordinate with collection managers and mission partners and support field tests and data collections.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance, or an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI.
• Mid level: bachelor's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience; military or agency training may substitute for the degree.
• Senior level: bachelor's degree and 12+ years of relevant experience, including leading analysis or mentoring analysts.
• Hands-on exploitation of OPIR or other infrared sensor data for intelligence production.
• Working knowledge of IR phenomenology, including sensor resolution, sensitivity, and the strengths and limitations of persistent overhead collection.
• Proficiency with standard GEOINT and MASINT tools such as ArcGIS, ENVI, SOCET GXP, or RemoteView.
• Strong written and briefing skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice to have

• Prior support to NGIC, NASIC, NGA, MDA, or another DoD or IC production center.
• Knowledge of TIV, PIV, or AFAST.
• Degree in physics, engineering, remote sensing, or another STEM field.
• Python or MATLAB for data handling, analysis, and visualization.
• Familiarity with signature-modeling codes, radiometric calibration, or sensor performance analysis.
• Experience with SAR, MSI/HSI, or LiDAR exploitation in addition to IR.
• Exposure to AI/ML-enabled workflows, data labeling, or model evaluation.

Culture & Benefits

• Work environment focused on work-life balance and professional growth.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including an HSA with company contribution.
• Annual paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• 401(k) with a company match and financial wellness support.
• Training and development opportunities, award programs, and company-sponsored events.