Fairfax, VA
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Lead curation of large multi-sensor GEOINT datasets (SAR, EO, IR, multispectral)
Produce change detection, feature extraction, and multi-sensor fusion products
Enforce metadata standards and data lineage across analytic products
Validate data quality and check compliance with DoD and IC standards
Mentor junior analysts and data managers on tradecraft
Lead the management, organization, and curation of large, multi‑sensor GEOINT datasets
generating high-quality products such as change detection, feature extraction, environmental assessments, and multi-sensor fusion outputs
enforce metadata standards, and ensure consistent lineage and traceability across analytic products
Conduct data-quality validation, anomaly resolution, and compliance checks against DoD and IC standards
Mentor junior analysts and data managers, providing technical direction and tradecraft instruction
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Data Management, Remote Sensing, Geography, Image Science, a related field or equivalent experience
7+ years of GEOINT data management, imagery exploitation, or related analytical experience
Demonstrated expertise in cataloging, metadata standards, and structured GEOINT data ecosystems
Hands-on experience with exploitation tools (ENVI/IDL, ArcGIS, QGIS, ERDAS, or similar)
Proficiency in workflow automation or scripting (Python preferred)
Proven ability to lead technical tasks, mentor junior personnel, and engage with senior stakeholders
Experience managing large-scale data environments within DoD or IC operations
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Familiarity with SAR and EO exploitation workflows
Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree or higher in Data Management, Remote Sensing, Geography, Image Science, a related field or equivalent experience - 7+ years of GEOINT data management, imagery exploitation, or related analytical experience
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- Hands-on experience with exploitation tools (ENVI/IDL, ArcGIS, QGIS, ERDAS, or similar) - Proficiency in workflow automation or scripting (Python preferred) - Proven ability to lead technical tasks, mentor junior personnel, and engage with senior stakeholders
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Riverside Research is seeking an experienced Exploitation Specialist / Data Manager to provide advanced exploitation support, lead data management workflows, and drive mission-critical GEOINT production. This senior role combines deep tradecraft expertise with technical leadership, ensuring analytic teams have fast, reliable access to high-quality datasets and exploitation-ready imagery. The ideal candidate excels at structuring large data ecosystems, enhancing exploitation pipelines, mentoring junior staff, and partnering directly with DoD and Intelligence Community stakeholders.
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Fairfax, VA
Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree or higher in Data Management, Remote Sensing, Geography, Image Science, a related field or equivalent experience - 7+ years of GEOINT data management, imagery exploitation, or related analytical experience
Riverside Overview Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country’s most challenging technical problems. All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship. Position Overview Riverside Research is seeking an experienced Exploitation Specialist / Data Manager to provide advanced exploitation support, lead data management workflows, and drive mission-critical GEOINT production. This senior role combines deep tradecraft expertise with technical leadership, ensuring analytic teams have fast, reliable access to high-quality datasets and exploitation-ready imagery. The ideal candidate excels at structuring large data ecosystems, enhancing exploitation pipelines, mentoring junior staff, and partnering directly with DoD and Intelligence Community stakeholders.