Computer Scientists develop and assess new hardware, software, and related communications networks and apply technology in new applications to increase the DlA's intelligence production capabilities. Computer specialists evaluate functional system requirements for intelligence gathering, analyze ADP resources, develop technical standards and specifications, and create computer-based systems and applications programs. Computer Systems Analysts are involved with ADP telecommunications security, test and imagery processing, data base management and message processing, and the long-range planning of information systems architecture. Programmer Analyst positions typically involve applications programming, scientific programming, and systems programming. Imagery analysts are responsible for utilizing multi-sensor imagery and analytical techniques to produce intelligence for DIA analysts and senior DoD officials.
Imagery analysis involves a wide variety of intelligence topics.
Imagery analysts must possess detailed knowledge in several different areas. Intelligence officers are responsible for the research, development, analysis, and maintenance of DlA's worldwide intelligence data base. They generate finished intelligence that helps guide decision-making within the Agency and throughout the government. Their advanced work might include preparation of analytical studies and the presentation of oral briefings. Intelligence officers can become involved in the entire spectrum of collecting, analyzing, evaluating, interpreting, and disseminating information on economic, social, cultural, physical, geographic, scientific, and military factors in foreign areas.