OPIR Operations Analyst

OPIR Operations Analyst

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Buckley AFB, Colorado

Salary Range: $83265 - $154280 Per Year

Job Summary: OPIR Operations Analysts specialize in the tasking, collection, processing, and dissemination of OPIR resources and data. These analysts support OPIR planning and real-time execution by incorporating multi-intelligence (multi-INT) collaborative inputs to address long-term and emerging customer requirements. These analysts also troubleshoot OPIR performance issues and develop and recommend changes

Major Duties:

• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: "Be the eyes that never blink. As an OPIR Operations Analyst, you'll command real-time infrared surveillance operations protecting national security 24/7. You'll lead a government operations crew managing strategic warning systems, serve as release authority for critical threat messaging, and synchronize collection across the most advanced overhead sensors in the world. This isn't just monitoring�you're the decision-maker orchestrating space-based intelligence collection, troubleshooting complex systems in real-time, and briefing senior leaders on capabilities that keep our nation ahead of emerging threats. If you're ready to lead from the front lines of space-based intelligence operations at Buckley Space Force Base, this is your mission." "Lead the crew. Command the mission. Protect the nation�in real time." 24x7 shift work position as OPIR Infrared Operations Manager at NGA's Denver facility, managing real-time Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) collection operations. Requires 24-month commitment due to 4-5 month training period. Nights, weekends, and holidays required. Key Responsibilities: Real-time Collection Management - Synchronize OPIR tasking with Joint OPIR Center, set collection schedules, and determine sensor allocation based on customer requirements and evolving situations Release Authority - Serve as assigned release authority for strategic/theater warning messaging via USSPACECOM Strategic Instructions; execute collection, exploitation, and reporting for certain sensors Team Leadership - Lead government operations crew supporting 20+ contract personnel, ensuring proper collection guidance and system configurations meet customer requirements Technical Troubleshooting - Resolve OPIR ground/space system anomalies and faults; coordinate with engineers and mission controllers for issue resolution Customer Engagement - Provide front-facing community support with exceptional communication skills; brief working and senior-level visitors on OPIR systems, sensors, and capabilities

Qualifications: MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required). Online resumes must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement: Demonstrated ability to develop and present briefings to meet the needs of various audiences. Experience working and building relationships with others internal and external to an organization. Demonstrated ability to learn, apply, and train new concepts or techniques to others. Demonstrated experience with research and analysis preferably dealing in computer science and data analysis, including use of critical thinking skills. Knowledge of and familiarity with Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) processes and/or data. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, International Studies, Mathematics, Operations Research, Political Science, Science, Statistics, Technology, Remote Sensing, Image Science, or a related field. -OR- B. Combination of Education and Experience: A minimum of 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of coursework in any area listed in Option A, plus experience in a GEOINT-related field that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. As a rule, every 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of coursework is equivalent to one year of experience. Candidates should show that their combination of education and experience totals 4 years. -OR- C. Experience: A minimum of 4 years of experience in a GEOINT-related field that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: Distinguish principal colors and shades/hues of principal colors; Near visual acuity of 20/40 or better with or without corrective lenses DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired: Experience working as part of a cohesive team with demonstrated high quality results or output. Demonstrated personal flexibility and adaptability for shifts/changes in crisis situations. Geospatial-based credentials (academic degrees, certifications, and certificates) are desired. Experience applying intelligence sources to solve problems and issues.

How to Apply: Application submission involves applying using NGA's online application process at NGA Careers Portal. Additional information concerning NGA's hiring process can be found by visiting NGA Hiring Process. All announcements close at 11:59PM EDT on the closing date listed. Be sure to complete and submit your application by that time in order to be considered. ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Both applicants for employment and current employees of NGA are entitled to request religious accommodations from generally applicable employment-related rules and requirements, so long as the accommodation requested would not result in an undue hardship to the conduct of NGA's business. You can apply for the job opening at https://careers.nga.mil/psp/CAREERS/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=20260168&PostingSeq=2

Application Deadline: 2026-05-09