Journeyman Operator (JO) - LIMA

Job Description

Job Description

Location :  San Antonio, TX

Clearance Required : TS / SCI w / Polygraph

Journeyman Operator (JO) – Language-Enabled

Geo Owl is seeking multiple individuals to become a part of an elite group. We are hiring Language-Enabled, Journeyman Geolocation Operators to join our highly skilled intelligence team in San Antonio, TX. This role requires expertise in geolocation operations combined with foreign language proficiency to support critical national security missions. The ideal candidate possesses advanced technical skills, language capabilities, and a proven ability to provide direct mission support while mentoring less experienced operators.

Position Description

The Language-Enabled, Journeyman Geolocation Operator will conduct direct, on-site, real-time operations utilizing certified skills in passive geolocation methodologies and foreign language processing for real-world SIGINT missions. Operators will be responsible for :

Mentoring and developing the proficiency of less experienced team members.

Contributing to the improvement of tradecraft and training resources.

Applying both technical certifications and foreign language skills to mission requirements.

Supporting 24 / 7 / 365 operations, which may include rotating shift work.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct advanced geolocation operations using multiple technologies and methodologies.

Apply foreign language skills to process, interpret, translate, or analyze intelligence materials.

Produce accurate, timely, and actionable intelligence reports for operational and strategic use.

Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate geolocation and language data into intelligence production.

Maintain required certifications in basic operations and passive geolocation methods and technologies.

Develop increasingly complex geolocation and language competencies.

Required Qualifications

Current certifications in basic operations and passive geolocation methods and technologies.

ILR Level-2 proficiency in at least one relevant foreign language.

Equivalent of four (4) years of full-time cryptologic language processing, related language, and / or related cryptologic experience (to include interpretation, translation, gisting, document analysis, teaching, or other skills related to intelligence analysis and production).

Collector, Passive, and Search and Survey certifications required.

Performance at skill level 2 in audio translation (per ILR Audio Translation skill level descriptions) from the required language into idiomatic, standard American English (documented proficiency within two (2) years of resume submission).

TS / SCI clearance with polygraph.

Desired Qualifications

Current or previous experience conducting advanced geolocation operations within a multi-technology, foreign-language environment.

Ability and willingness to obtain increasingly complex geolocation and language competencies.

Relevant Languages

Pashto

Levantine

Yemeni

Iraqi

Maghrabi

Somali

Russian

Chechen

Benefits :

Health Insurance (Geo Owl pays 80%+ of the premium).

401k matching.

Dental, Vision, and other supplemental insurance plans available.

Company-paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance.

Peer-to-Peer spot bonuses.

120 hours of PTO per year plus federal holidays.

Fully Paid Military Leave :

• You make your full Geo Owl salary while you are on military duty

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About Us :

Our mission is to empower EVERYONE with geospatial technologies.

Geo Owl is a premier provider of geospatial intelligence services, delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and enterprises around the globe. Our comprehensive products and services include advanced geospatial analysis, imagery intelligence, remote sensing analysis, data science, and space-based custom intelligence solutions. At Geo Owl, we are dedicated to leveraging the latest analytic principles and technology to support and enhance the missions of our clients.

Our core values—innovation, integrity, and excellence—drive everything we do. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of geospatial intelligence to ensure our clients receive the most accurate, timely, and actionable intelligence possible. Integrity is at the heart of our operations; we uphold the highest standards of ethics and accountability in our work. Striving for excellence is not just a goal but a standard; we consistently aim to exceed expectations in every project.

Geo Owl's culture is built on collaboration, continuous learning, and respect. We cultivate an environment where team members can grow both personally and professionally. Our team is composed of passionate, dedicated experts who are always ready to support each other. We value work-life balance, offering flexible working arrangements and a supportive workplace where everyone feels valued.

At Geo Owl, we invest in our employees' growth and development. We provide ongoing training, career advancement opportunities, and a platform to work on impactful projects that make a real difference. Our team enjoys a strong sense of camaraderie and purpose, knowing that their work contributes to national security and global stability. If you are looking for a dynamic, rewarding career in geospatial intelligence, Geo Owl is the place for you. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of geospatial intelligence.

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Geo Owl is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, genetic predisposition, or any other basis protected by law.

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