Job Description

Location: Washington, D.C. (On-site at DIA Facility)

Position Summary

Digitization Specialists perform hands-on scanning and processing of historical aerial and satellite film using specialized equipment. They ensure accurate metadata tagging, secure data transfer, and image quality aligned with NGA standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Retrieve, inspect, clean, repair, and prepare film for scanning
• Operate scanners including Meridian Dragon, DSW700, FlexScan, CopiBook
• Meet production requirement of 10 cans/day
• Convert imagery into TIFF, GeoTIFF, NITF formats
• Perform metadata tagging and quality control checks
• Follow DTO, clean-room, and safety procedures

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with imaging systems, film scanning, or digital archiving
• Familiarity with GEOINT tools (ENVI, ArcGIS, NextStar) preferred
• Understanding of TIFF, GeoTIFF, NITF formats (training available)
• Ability to lift 25 lbs and stand for long periods

Technical Systems & Equipment Knowledge

Scanning Equipment

• NextScan Meridian Dragon
• Leica DSW700
• NextScan FlexScan
• iS2 CopiBook
• Phoenix Thumbnail Scanner
• Kodak Film Cleaner

GEOINT & Imaging Software

• ENVI
• ArcGIS
• NextStar
• IrfanView
• Archive Manager
• Google Earth
• Scan2Spec
• Scan2NITF
• GDAL

File Formats & Imagery Standards

• TIFF
• GeoTIFF
• NITF
• NPJE
• Metadata tagging and indexing standards

We are Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and staff in accordance with sound employee relations practices and federal and state laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, ancestry, genetic information, pregnancy status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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