Imagery Analyst (AI Trainer)

TL;DR

Imagery Analyst (AI Trainer): Performing quality validation and annotation of geospatial imagery to support mission-critical AI/ML development with an accent on EO, SAR, and commercial imagery analysis. Focus on driving continuous improvement in annotation standards, mentoring junior team members, and ensuring data accuracy for downstream model needs.

Location: Must be based in Falls Church, VA (Customer Site). U.S. Citizenship and active TS/SCI security clearance are strictly required.

Salary: $115,000–$120,000

Company

hirify.global is a spatial intelligence company focused on building advanced solutions for decision-makers and operators in the defense and intelligence sectors.

What you will do

• Provide quality assurance reviews of annotated geospatial imagery.
• Train and mentor junior annotators on best practices and workflows.
• Identify systemic annotation issues and drive corrective actions.
• Validate annotation accuracy across multiple formats including bounding boxes and segmentation.
• Collaborate with program managers and technical partners to align data output with model requirements.
• Maintain annotation guidelines and quality control documentation.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship and active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• 3+ 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.
• Experience with object classification and visual QA feedback cycles.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package including 401(k) with company match.
• Mental health resources and support.
• Unique perks including student loan repayment assistance and adoption reimbursement.
• Pet insurance.
• Commitment to an inclusive workplace and equal opportunity employment.