Imagery Analyst IV- NSIC

Contingent on Contract Award anticipated start Fall of 2026
Overview

At Credence, we support our clients' mission-critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting-edge solutions, including AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence capabilities, to the largest defense and health federal organizations. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for warfighters and secure our nation for a better future.

We are privately held, are repeatedly recognized as a top place to work, and have been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list for the last 12 years. We practice servant leadership and believe that by focusing on the success of our clients, team members, and partners, we all achieve greater success.

Credence has an immediate opening for an Imagery Analyst IV to provide senior-level image science and analytic support to the National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC). This role requires deep technical expertise in image science, remote sensing, and computational imaging, combined with the ability to develop, validate, and transition advanced image processing techniques in classified environments.

The Imagery Analyst IV operates as a recognized subject matter expert, supporting high-priority and complex analytic efforts, contributing to mission-critical research, and enabling improved image quality, product effectiveness, and analytic outcomes for Government customers.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Provide senior-level image science and imagery analysis expertise in support of NEI and ISR missions
• Research, develop, test, and validate advanced image processing and enhancement techniques to improve image quality and analytic utility
• Apply expertise in remote sensing and sensor phenomenology to interpret imagery-derived data and inform analytic conclusions
• Develop and refine algorithms and computational imaging methods, ensuring repeatability, traceability, and documentation of assumptions and limitations
• Conduct scientific programming to support image exploitation, modeling, simulation, and analytic tool development
• Support analysis using Government-provided datasets, tools, and classified analytic environments while maintaining strict adherence to security requirements
• Document analytic methods, algorithms, and results in support of Government review, acceptance, and operational transition
• Collaborate with Government analysts, mission partners, and technical staff to support integrated analytic efforts and special projects
• Contribute to briefings, reports, and decision-support materials for senior Government stakeholders as required

Requirements

Education, Requirements and Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with current special access program (SAP) access desired
• Master's Degree in Image Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related scientific or engineering discipline
• Minimum of 10+ years of professional experience in image science, image processing, remote sensing and sensor phenomenology, computational imaging, scientific programming, algorithm development and analysis, or equivalent experience / responsibility

Work Environment

• On-site support within secure Government facilities
• Standard duty hours are Monday-Friday during Government operating hours, with potential surge or off-hours support as required by mission needs
• Work involves handling classified information and systems, requiring strict adherence to security policies

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability