Maritime Analyst (GEOINT)
About this role
NGA is recruiting maritime analysts to produce the geospatial intelligence that keeps global shipping lanes safe. As a Band III GEOINT analyst in the Maritime Safety Office, you will maintain digital nautical charting products, generate mission-specific geospatial datasets, and issue worldwide navigational warnings. The role sits at the intersection of cartography, marine navigation, and national security, supporting the U.S. Navy and partner agencies under federal and international maritime obligations. External applicants with varied backgrounds in marine, regional, or geospatial analysis are encouraged to apply.
Posted on October 24, 2026, this opening appears in our Government Jobs listings. The role is based on site in Springfield, VA, so it suits candidates within commuting distance. The sections below summarise the role in our own words: what you would be doing, what the employer expects, what is offered in return, and exactly how to apply.
Job snapshot
| Employer | National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency |
|---|---|
| Job title | Maritime Analyst (GEOINT) |
| Location | Springfield, VA |
| Workplace | On-site |
| Job type | Full-time |
| Category | Government Jobs |
| Salary | See official listing |
| Posted | October 24, 2026 |
| Listing source | USAJOBS (NGA hiring push, Oct 2026) |
What you will do day to day
The employer's listing highlights the following as the main responsibilities of the role:
- Maintain and produce digital nautical charts and Electronic Navigation Chart datasets
- Generate mission-specific geospatial intelligence datasets from continually updated sources
- Promulgate worldwide navigational warnings for mariners
- Analyze foreign nautical charts, imagery, bathymetry, and ship reports to update products
- Answer queries from the U.S. Navy, the National Ocean Service, the Coast Guard, and foreign hydrographic offices
- Deliver presentations and briefings on analysis findings to small audiences
What you will need
- U.S. citizenship is required
- Knowledge of nautical chart compilation, notice-to-mariners application, or vector chart data collection
- Strong technical and non-technical writing skills
- Ability to obtain a Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance and pass a polygraph
- Subject to drug testing and a two-year probationary period
This role suits a candidate who is comfortable with formal processes, documentation, and eligibility rules, and who values long-term stability and public service.
Pay and benefits
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency has not published a fixed salary range in this listing, which is common for roles where pay is set by experience, grade, or location. Check the official application page for the current pay details, and compare the benefits below when judging the overall package.
Benefits listed by the employer
- Federal pay on the NGA band scale with locality adjustments
- Full federal benefits including health coverage and retirement
- Direct support of maritime safety and national security missions
- Collaboration with naval, coast guard, and international hydrographic partners
How to apply
- Read the requirements above carefully and check you meet the essentials — US employers screen against them closely.
- Update your résumé so the skills named in this listing are easy to find, using the same wording where it honestly matches your experience.
- Click the Apply button on this page. It takes you to the official listing (USAJOBS (NGA hiring push, Oct 2026)), where applications are submitted directly to National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.
- Complete every field of the official application and double-check your contact details before submitting.
- Keep a note of the posting date and job title so you can follow up politely if you have not heard back within two weeks.
Tips to strengthen your application
- Apply well before the closing date — government portals rarely grant extensions.
- Answer every questionnaire item and align your résumé wording with the announcement.
- Check citizenship, clearance, and education requirements before investing time.
- Federal résumés can be longer than private-sector ones; include hours, grades, and duties in detail.
Frequently asked questions
What does a maritime analyst do day to day?
They keep nautical charts and navigation databases current, issue warnings to mariners, and answer geospatial queries from military and civilian partners.
Is a maritime background required?
Not exclusively — NGA welcomes varied backgrounds in marine analysis, regional analysis, and geospatial analysis with similar skills.
How do I apply for the Maritime Analyst (GEOINT) position?
Use the Apply button on this page — it opens the official listing on USAJOBS (NGA hiring push, Oct 2026), where you submit your application directly to National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. US Jobs Hub never charges job seekers and does not collect applications itself.
Where is this job located?
This position is listed for Springfield, VA and is a On-site role. Confirm the exact workplace address on the official listing.