How to hire a full-motion video analyst

How to hire a full-motion video analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step full-motion video analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a full-motion video analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new full-motion video analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the full-motion video analyst you need to hire. Certain full-motion video analyst roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   A full-motion video analyst's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, full-motion video analysts from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of full-motion video analysts.

   Type of Full-Motion Video Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Full-Motion Video Analyst	Police officers protect lives and property. Detectives and criminal investigators, who are sometimes called agents or special agents, gather facts and collect evidence of possible crimes.	$21-41
   Analyst	Analysts are employees or individual contributors with a vast experience in a particular field that help the organization address challenges. They help the organization improve processes, policies, and other operations protocol by studying the current processes in place and determining the effectiveness of those processes... Show more	$25-47
   Imagery Analyst	An imagery analyst is responsible for interpreting information by analyzing photographs and images to provide solutions for industrial and community issues. Imagery analysts must have excellent technical skills and the knowledge of computer navigation to utilize various software tools and applications to generate clear results and analysis... Show more	$20-41

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • ArcGIS
   • Google Earth
   • MAAs
   • ISR
   • Intelligence Products
   • Intelligence Community
   • Imagery Analysis
   • Visual Aids
   • National Security
   • Geospatial Data
   • NTM
   • Situational Awareness
   • Collating
   • SIGINT

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage weekly Intel updates to keep the senior leadership aware of future conflicts within the AOR and around the world.
   • Manage and coordinate all tactical purchasing activities for assign commodities from existing and new suppliers.
   • Exploit FMV collect by sensors on ISR platforms, and apply HUMINT and SIGINT information for further analysis.
   • Produce technical intelligence reports on targets by applying historical research, HUMINT, OSINT, and SIGINT reporting.
   • Integrate HUMINT, SIGINT and IMINT to provide real-time analysis of the target area to support written cables and graphic products.
   • Adhere to NGA s standard of making and presenting current intelligence briefings.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your full-motion video analyst job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A full-motion video analyst can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, full-motion video analysts' average salary in oklahoma is 40% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level full-motion video analysts 48% less than senior-level full-motion video analysts.
   • Certifications. A full-motion video analyst with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a full-motion video analyst's salary.

   Average full-motion video analyst salary

   $63,252yearly

   $30.41 hourly rate

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   Entry-level full-motion video analyst salary

   $45,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 22, 2026

4. Writing a full-motion video analyst job description

   A job description for a full-motion video analyst role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a full-motion video analyst job description:

   Full-motion video analyst job description example

   Job Description BAE Systems is the premier provider of Full Motion Video (FMV) exploitation. We are currently seeking high performing analysts to support an operational cell with video forensics and in-depth analysis. Analysts must be able to work in a fusion cell, specifically integrating GEOINT, IMINT, FMV, among other INTs, into intelligence products. Candidates must have the ability to exploit video footage collected by sensors on Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms as well as in-depth, advanced research culminating in comprehensive, fused, multi-INT intelligence products. Candidates must have an active clearance with active CI polygraph.
   
   BAE Systems employees enjoy generous paid-time-off, education benefits, access to career advancement pathways day-1, and are paid for every hour worked (on this program). BAE Systems voted #2 Best Employer for Veterans by Military Times and Top 10 Veteran Employer by Monster/Military.com!Required Education, Experience, & Skills
   * 10 years of motion imagery/GEOINT (MI) or full-motion video (FMV) analysis experience
   * Relevant degrees (e.g. geospatial, intelligence) can count for up to 6 years of experience
   * Must possess TS/SCI clearance and adjudicated *ACTIVE AND CURRENT* CI polygraph for consideration
   * Work a shift schedule, possibly rotating, to include some nights, weekends and holidays
   * During high-tempo operations, can maintain situational awareness and can verbally and in writing relay and articulate intelligence
   * Can prioritize and solve routine tasks, positively impact customer and team relations
   * Excellent working knowledge of MS Office Suite: MS Word & MS PowerPoint
   * Excellent analytical writing skills
   * Must be capable of typing 32 WPM without looking at the keyboard.
   * Candidates must possess the ability to accurately discern red, green, blue, and yellow colors on a screen
   * Must have successfully completed the customer FMV training course or have previously attended a comparable FMV training program
   * Must attain FMV analyst qualifications and maintain required minimum skill level in each position
   * Must possess GPC-F certification
   * Must obtain GPC L-II within 9 months
   
   Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
   
   * More than 10 years of FMV experience
   * BA/BS in field relevant to geospatial intelligence, intelligence studies, etc.
   * Experience using Adobe Premiere Pro
   * Experience using Microsoft Access
   * Experience using ArcGIS Desktop or Pro
   * Experience utilizing intelligence sources other than IMINT/GEOINT
   * Possess GPC IA or GA Level II certification
   
   About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels. At BAE Systems, we celebrate the array of skills, experiences, and perspectives our employees bring to the table. For us, differences are a source of strength. We're laser-focused on high performance, and we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where all employees can innovate and thrive. Here, you will not only build your career, but you will also enjoy work-life balance, uncover new experiences, and collaborate with passionate colleagues.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find full-motion video analysts for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your full-motion video analyst job on Zippia to find and recruit full-motion video analyst candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit full-motion video analysts, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new full-motion video analyst

   Once you've decided on a perfect full-motion video analyst candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new full-motion video analyst. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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