Source Strategies Analyst

Springield, VA

Metronome is seeking a Source Strategies Analyst to support GEOINT collection management training, curriculum development, and tradecraft implementation within the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA).

This position focuses on developing and improving on-the-job training (OJT) programs that help intelligence professionals transition from formal classroom instruction into operational collection management responsibilities. The ideal candidate brings hands-on intelligence collection management experience, a strong understanding of operational tradecraft, and experience developing instructional materials, policies, and standardized training processes.

• Develop, document, and improve on-the-job training (OJT) curriculum, instructional materials, and training frameworks for collection management personnel.

• Support the development and implementation of standardized training policies, SOPs, workflows, and operational best practices.

• Translate collection management tradecraft, sensor capabilities, and operational processes into practical training content and instructional resources.

• Collaborate with NGA personnel, subject matter experts, and mission partners to identify training requirements and improve curriculum effectiveness.

• Support the transition of newly trained intelligence professionals into operational collection management roles through structured OJT programs.

• Develop educational materials, job aids, process documentation, and other resources to support training and knowledge transfer.

• Contribute to GEOINT TCPED-related training, including Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination.

• Utilize tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, and related platforms to develop and maintain training deliverables.

• 5+ years of intelligence collection management experience, preferably within the GEOINT community.

• Strong understanding of intelligence collection management processes, operational tradecraft, and mission requirements.

• Experience training, mentoring, or providing on-the-job instruction to intelligence or collection management personnel.

• Experience developing curriculum, instructional content, training materials, SOPs, policies, or standardized operational procedures.

• Familiarity with intelligence collection processes and the TCPED framework.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex operational concepts into clear, structured instructional content.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with Adobe tools (Premiere, Photoshop, or similar).

• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and mission stakeholders.

• Active TS/SCI clearance with willingness to obtain a CI Polygraph.

• Previous experience performing GEOINT collection operations or supporting collection management within the Intelligence Community.

• Experience designing, developing, or implementing structured OJT programs or formal training curriculum.

• Familiarity with instructional design methodologies, adult learning principles, and standardized training frameworks.

• Experience developing training policies, tradecraft standards, or operational best practices.

• Experience supporting intelligence training programs across GEOINT, SIGINT, ELINT, or All-Source disciplines.

• Experience with project management, Agile methodologies, or coordinating deliverables within government contracting environments.

• GEOINT Professional Certification - Fundamentals (GPC-F).

• GEOINT Professional Certification - Collections (GPC-C).