How to hire a geospatial intelligence analyst

How to hire a geospatial intelligence analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step geospatial intelligence 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 geospatial intelligence analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new geospatial intelligence analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your geospatial intelligence analyst job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a geospatial intelligence analyst for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect geospatial intelligence analyst also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents geospatial intelligence analyst salaries for various positions.

   Type of Geospatial Intelligence Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Geospatial Intelligence 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.	$19-43
   Full-Motion Video Analyst	A full-motion video analyst has the capability to create a detailed video, intelligence products, or still image. Full-video analysts provide imagery, accounting and telecommunications support, and military geography to various intelligence community customers... Show more	$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

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Geospatial Data
   • GIS
   • ArcGIS
   • GEOINT
   • Imagery Products
   • Intelligence Community
   • Java
   • Visualization
   • SME
   • NGA
   • Geospatial Analysis
   • National Security
   • Imagery Analysis
   • Intelligence Analysis

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead efforts to apply data management and GEOINT fusion techniques to data gather in and for use by the private sector.
   • Implement and run python scripts and SQL queries to automate complex GIS processes and to extract specific information from data sets.
   • Ensure products fulfill DA, DOD, and national-level intelligence requirements.
   • Advise program administrators on the best tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) for ISR collections analysis.
   • Conduct ISR mission management, intelligence fusion and have a role in standards and evaluations, systems maintenance and network support.
   • Support the customer by providing SIGINT products that support successful military operations.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, geospatial intelligence analysts' average salary in north carolina is 50% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level geospatial intelligence analysts 56% less than senior-level geospatial intelligence analysts.
   • Certifications. A geospatial intelligence 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 geospatial intelligence analyst's salary.

   Average geospatial intelligence analyst salary

   $61,131yearly

   $29.39 hourly rate

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   Entry-level geospatial intelligence analyst salary

   $40,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

4. Writing a geospatial intelligence analyst job description

   A job description for a geospatial intelligence 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 geospatial intelligence analyst job description:

   Geospatial intelligence analyst job description example

   Time Type: Full time
   Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI
   
   Employee Type: Regular
   
   Percentage of Travel Required:
   
   Type of Travel:
   
   CACI has an outstanding opportunity for select Senior Geospatial Intelligence Analysts that want to make a difference in the defense of the nation by applying their talents and experience in a fast-paced dynamic environment in support of US Special Operations Command. The opportunity is limited to those that have the operational and technical experience, and skills to effectively apply geospatial practices in support of real-world operations. You will be an integral part of a selective professional geospatial team that is directly part of the operational planning cycle to support mission success. This position is in support of a Department of Defense (DoD) organization located in Fayetteville, NC.
   
   You will perform full spectrum geospatial analysis in support of complex geospatial, topographic, and imagery problem sets in support of global real-world operations. You will be required to communicate analytical assessments clearly and succinctly both written and orally, and present analysis products from creative analytical techniques in an operational environment. You will use their technical expertise and experience of Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (PED) of ground feature data and remotely sensed data such as Multi-Spectral Imagery (MSI), Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR), and Electro-Optical Imagery to support the operational customer. You will be required to work in dynamic fast paced environments that requires both team interaction and individual efforts. You must be experienced in interfacing with both internal and external leadership.
   
   Specifically, the Geospatial Intelligence Analyst will be responsible to fuse mutli-discipline intelligence sources to provide accurate and timely geospatial analysis in direct support of multiple geographically dispersed DoD organizations. You are the interface to the operational elements to ensure the operational commander's goals are accomplished through the synchronization of the geospatial enterprise. You will use your knowledge and intelligence acumen to provide critical recommendations to operational decision makers. You will work the full spectrum of the problem set utilizing advanced geospatial capabilities and techniques to complete the mission. You will be challenged daily to expand your knowledge and understanding of operational application of geospatial practices with multiple disciplines.
   
   Required:
   TS/SCI Shall perform advanced level geospatial, topographic, and imagery analysis in support of Special Operations missions with regional and point analysis products to support Find Fix, Finish, Exploit, and Analyze Targeting methodology Have 6 years of progressive experience with operational and tactical level intelligence performing complex and timely geospatial topographic, and imagery analysis of ground feature and remotely sensed data, to include general experience in the fields of targeting, intelligence, or geospatial systems Shall be proficient in utilizing GIS applications and intelligence related automation to support analytical efforts and product development Shall possess a broad understanding of collection processes and management Performs geospatial processing and develops new methodologies to solve complex tactical intelligence problems
   
   Desired:
   Proficient in integrating with other intelligence disciplines Demonstrates a working knowledge of how geospatial techniques are used to support the Find Fix Finish Exploit Analyze (F3EA) targeting cycle Should possess a working knowledge of computer scripting languages such as Python, Java Script, HTML, R, or SAS
   
   What We Can Offer You:
   
   - We've been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.
   
   - Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
   
   - We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.
   
   - We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation's highest priorities.
   
   - For over 55 years, the principles of CACI's unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.
   
   Company Overview: At CACI, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by providing information solutions and services in support of national security missions and government transformation for Intelligence, Defense, and Federal Civilian customers. CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
   
   As a federal contractor, CACI is subject to any federal vaccine mandates or other customer vaccination requirements. All new hires are required to report their vaccination status.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find geospatial intelligence 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 geospatial intelligence analyst job on Zippia to find and recruit geospatial intelligence 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 geospatial intelligence 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.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates 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 geospatial intelligence analyst

   Once you've selected the best geospatial intelligence analyst candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new geospatial intelligence analyst. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

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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