Senior Imagery Analyst (AI Trainer)

TL;DR

Senior Imagery Analyst (AI Trainer): Guiding and improving annotation workflows across EO, SAR, and commercial imagery to support mission-critical AI/ML development with an accent on quality validation and team mentorship. Focus on driving continuous improvement in annotation standards, identifying systemic issues, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to align data output with model requirements.

Location: Must be based in Falls Church, VA (Onsite)

Salary: $115,000 - $120,000

Company

hirify.global is a spatial intelligence company focused on helping decision-makers navigate complex environments through advanced imagery analysis.

What you will do

• Provide quality assurance reviews of annotated geospatial imagery.
• Train and mentor junior annotators on best practices and annotation standards.
• Identify systemic annotation issues and implement corrective actions.
• Validate accuracy across multiple formats including bounding boxes, segmentation, and center points.
• Collaborate with quality leads and program managers to align data with downstream model needs.
• Maintain annotation guidelines and quality control documentation.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Active U.S. Government TS/SCI security clearance required
• 7+ years of experience with EO, SAR, COMINT, or commercial imagery analysis.
• Proficiency in geospatial software tools such as ArcGIS or QGIS.
• Experience using Remote View, SOCET GXP, or Fade/Mist.
• Demonstrated leadership in data validation or quality assurance processes.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting government or defense missions.
• Familiarity with automated quality metrics or annotation pipelines.
• Experience with SAR-specific feature analysis.
• Basic scripting or automation skills (e.g., Python, Jupyter).
• Prior experience writing SOPs or developing team workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Robust 401(k) plan with company match.
• Mental health resources and support.
• Student loan repayment assistance.
• Adoption reimbursement and pet insurance.
• Inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunity.