Geospatial Intelligence Analyst in Washington, District of Columbia at SynMax, Inc.

About SynMax, Inc.

SynMax delivers actionable geospatial intelligence for the maritime and energy sectors, transforming satellite imagery, machine learning, and advanced analytics into real-time insights for confident, strategic decision-making.

SynMax exists to replace guesswork with ground truth. We build intelligence systems that turn raw, unconventional data, satellite imagery, sensor signals, and advanced analytics, into verified, decision-ready insight for the professionals who need it most.

A world where the most consequential markets operate on verified information, not assumptions. Where what is reported matches what is real. Where decision-makers in energy, maritime, defense, and finance can act with confidence because their intelligence is built on proof.

About the role

SynMax is seeking a Geospatial Intelligence Analyst to join the Theia Intel team, supporting maritime domain awareness, multi-INT analysis, and GIS-based intelligence production for defense and government clients. This is a hybrid role based in the Washington, D.C. area, with in-office presence required once a week.

What you'll do

Maritime Domain Awareness

• Perform AIS fusion analysis, dark vessel detection, and AIS spoofing/subtype identification to uncover vessels attempting to mask their location or identity
• Track vessels of interest (VOIs) across a range of mission sets, including piracy, sanctions evasion, and naval blockade-line crossings
• Monitor crude oil export activity and tanker fleet movements (e.g., loadings at key export terminals, national tanker fleet tracking) by cross-referencing AIS data with satellite imagery
• Support regional maritime surveillance taskings, AOI monitoring, shipyard and naval activity
• Respond to ad hoc imagery and analysis requests from media and government clients on vessels, port activity, and maritime incidents of interest
• Produce maritime intelligence products fusing AIS, SAR, EO/IR, and open-source data to characterize vessel behavior and anomalies

OSINT & Multi-INT Research

• Conduct open-source research to corroborate and enrich geospatial findings (vessel ownership, shipyard activity, regional maritime events)
• Evaluate and correlate multi-source imagery (SAR, EO/IR, hyperspectral, LiDAR) for analytic applications
• Assess emerging commercial imagery/sensor providers for operational fit
• Produce imagery-derived intelligence products, including training and reference artifacts

GIS & Technical Analysis

• Perform terrain analysis (DEM-based route/accessibility classification) using ArcGIS Pro notebooks
• Conduct land use/land cover (LULC) classification using multispectral satellite imagery (e.g., Sentinel-2)
• Build and maintain AOI geometries (GeoJSON) and clean EEZ boundary topology
• Build and manage geospatial datasets and databases
• Work across ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Enterprise environments

Qualifications

• 5+ years of geospatial intelligence, GEOINT, or GIS analysis experience; DoD/IC experience strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of OSINT research methods and tools
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro and PostGIS/PostgreSQL
• Experience with multi-source imagery analysis (SAR, EO/IR, hyperspectral, LiDAR)
• Security clearance eligibility (active clearance a plus)

Nice to have:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geographic Information Science, Geography, or related field
• GISP certification
• NGA GEOINT Professional Certifications
• Familiarity with the U.S. Space Force TacSRT (Tactical Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Tracking) program