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.
Our Mission
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.
Our Vision
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
The pay range for this role is:
105,000 - 120,000 USD per year(Washington D.C.)
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