Imagery Analyst

• Reference: SatCen/2026/019
• Unit: Operations Division
• Contract: TEMPORARY
• Place: Torrejón de Ardoz, Madrid (Spain)
• Deadline: 2026-11-26T16:00:00Z

The SatCen is seeking suitable candidates to cover three positions of Image Analyst within Operations Division and to establish a reserve list. The Image Analyst will be responsible, amongst others, for the following duties:

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leader Support: Assist the Team Leader with tasks related to imagery analysis projects, including planning and execution of assigned tasks.

• Image Analysis and Data Processing: Perform basic imagery analysis and process satellite, aerial and geospatial data to create IMINT/GEOINT products. Follow established procedures and standards.

• System and Software Use: Enhance expertise in the use of imagery analysis tools and software to facilitate data processing and product execution.

• Geospatial Data Maintenance: Help update and maintain geospatial databases, ensuring data is accurate and available for analysis.

• Automation and Process Support: Assist in the development and implementation of automation rules and workflows to improve efficiency in the analysis process.

• Collaboration and Learning: Work closely with more experienced analysts, assisting them with tasks and learning from their expertise. Participate in team activities and contribute to projects as required.

• Training and Briefings: Attend training sessions and assist in preparing reports and presentations for internal and external audiences.

• Additional Duties: Assist with other tasks and projects as required, based on team priorities, and follow instructions from senior analysts.

Qualifications and experience

• Essential: Level of education: Completed secondary education attested by a diploma, giving access to higher education.
• Essential: Experience: one year of professional experience in imagery analysis, GIS or remote sensing.
• Desirable: Experience and Education: Any Experience, studies or certifications in geospatial intelligence, remote sensing, or IMINT.

Skills and competencies

• Essential: Imagery Analysis Fundamentals: Basic understanding of imagery interpretation and analysis using satellite, aerial and geospatial data to produce IMINT/GEOINT products.
• Essential: Data Processing and Integration: Ability to support the processing and integration of geospatial and imagery data, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Essential: Software Proficiency: Familiarity with imagery analysis and GIS tools, such as ArcGIS, ENVI or similar, with a willingness to learn and develop technical expertise.
• Essential: Technical and Analytical Skills: Strong attention to detail, ability to recognise patterns and apply structured analytical approach to problem-solving.
• Essential: Report Writing and Communication: Ability to contribute and produce clear, concise and actionable intelligence reports.
• Essential: Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within a team, supporting senior analysts and contributing to group projects.
• Essential: Work Ethics and Reliability: Demonstrate responsibility, accountability and a strong commitment to delivering quality work within deadlines.
• Essential: Commitment to Learning and Development: Actively seek opportunities to enhance expertise in imagery analysis and geospatial technologies through training sessions and continuous skill development.
• Desirable: Geospatial and Imagery Standards: Basic knowledge of industry standards and methodologies, applicable to IMINT/GEOINT analysis (e.g. MGCP, STANAG 3596, AIntP-21).
• Desirable: Programming and Automation: Familiarity with programming languages (e.g., Python) and geospatial libraries/tools (e.g., GDAL, ArcPy), as well as advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence or machine learning applied to imagery analysis.
• Desirable: Geospatial Data Handling: Ability to assist in updating and maintaining geospatial databases, ensuring data is properly structured and accessible for analysis.
• Desirable: SatCen Procedures: Knowledge of SatCen Operations Division methodologies, procedures and workflows.