Visiting Scientist Program

The Visiting Scientist Program (VSP) seeks to recruit domain specialists engaged in scholarly scientific research relating to the theory, observation, analysis, and modeling of geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) technologies, processes and methodologies.The VSP deepens the partnership among the U.S. academic research community, national laboratories, and NGA’s GEOINT research efforts. As a Visiting Scientist you will:Learn GEOINT requirements, data, standards, and processingCollaborate with NGA’s GEOINT technical experts using advanced tools and technologiesPublish your research in detailed reports, technical papers, documented software code, or delivered capabilitiesContribute directly to the national security mission.

Who Can Be a Visiting Scientist?NGA considers applicants with a variety of experiences that intersect with more than one traditional discipline. 

Only U.S. citizens may apply for 

a VSP position

Some positions require a Top 

Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)

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What Benefits Are Included?NGA provides all resources, including equipment, data, and data services as well as a monthly stipend.How Do You Apply?Descriptions of open projects, links to the application, and application requirements can be found on the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) web site: https://orise.orau.gov/nga 

Appointments can range from

6 months to 5 years.

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(NGA) is a unique combination of both an intelligence agency and combat support agency that delivers world-class GEOINT to policymakers, warfighters, intelligence professionals, and first responders. NGA Research works with visiting scientists to increase our sources of innovation. We connect with technical talent, ingenuity, and experts from national laboratories, universities, and business to identify fresh ideas, novel research techniques, and path-breaking scientific opportunities. Geospatial Research and Development (R&D) Scientists apply the scientific method in one or more scientific disciplines to advance Geospatial Sciences and enhance Agency tradecraft through systematic experimentation and exploration. We harness the best abilities to tackle our hardest problems.NGA Research Strategic ObjectivesAutomate – Augment analytic capabilities 

to gain advantage from the rapidly increasing volume and variety of data as well as the limited supply of GEOINT experts

Transition – Integrate new technologies, 

insights, and knowledge into operations

Enrich – Extend the definition and use of 

GEOINT beyond traditional mapping, charting and geodesy 

Assure – Maintain the U.S. GEOINT advantage

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Springfield, Virginia 22150

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For more information, contact

NARPPO@nga.mil

NGA Visiting Scientist Opportunities

www.orau.org/maryland

https://orise.orau.gov/nga