Image Analyst (Electro-Optical)

Job introduction:

Serco has been supporting European institutions and agencies for decades, delivering specialised operational, analytical, and digital services that help address complex security and border management challenges. At Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, Serco provides highly qualified experts who contribute to intelligence analysis, geospatial services, and operational support activities. Through its expertise in data analysis, imagery exploitation, and mission-critical services, Serco helps strengthen situational awareness and supports informed decision-making in the areas of border management, irregular migration, and cross-border crime.

We are seeking two Image Analysts (Electro-Optical) to join our team supporting Frontex in Warsaw, Poland. In this role, you will be responsible for analysing electro-optical imagery and geospatial data to produce intelligence products that support Frontex's operational activities. You will work within a dynamic, international environment, identifying objects, locations, activities, and patterns associated with illegal migration and cross-border crime. This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to European security initiatives while working alongside multidisciplinary teams and subject matter experts.

This role provides a unique opportunity to apply advanced imagery analysis skills in support of European border surveillance and intelligence operations. As an Image Analyst, you will transform imagery and geospatial data into actionable intelligence, helping to identify emerging trends, monitor areas of interest, and support operational decision-making. Your expertise will contribute directly to enhancing situational awareness and supporting Frontex's mission to address border management, migration, and security challenges across Europe. This is a freelance contract opportunity based in Warsaw, offering a daily rate between €350 and €366 gross, depending on your experience and expertise. Please note that candidates must hold and maintain a CONFIDENTIEL UE / EU CONFIDENTIAL Personal Security Clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse electro-optical imagery and geospatial data to produce high-quality intelligence products.
• Identify, assess, and report on objects, facilities, infrastructure, activities, and patterns of life.
• Determine the location, dimensions, characteristics, and significance of identified features and activities.
• Produce analytical reports, intelligence assessments, and geospatial products to support operational requirements.
• Create and maintain derived geospatial datasets and associated analytical outputs.
• Exploit imagery and other available sources to identify activities linked to illegal migration and cross-border crime.
• Support the development of fused intelligence products by integrating imagery analysis with other information sources.
• Collaborate closely with project teams, analysts, and operational stakeholders to deliver timely and accurate intelligence.
• Present findings and analytical conclusions in a clear and concise manner to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and adapt to evolving analytical tools, technologies, and methodologies.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum Level 6 qualification (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience, including 2 years in a comparable imagery analysis role.
• Strong expertise in the exploitation and analysis of remote-sensed electro-optical imagery.
• Proven experience producing intelligence assessments, geospatial products, and analytical reports.
• Ability to identify key activities, trends, and points of interest through imagery and geospatial analysis.
• Experience creating fused intelligence products by integrating multiple information sources.
• Working knowledge of image exploitation and geospatial analysis tools, including ArcGIS or equivalent platforms.
• Experience with full-motion video exploitation and imagery analysis technologies.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment and adapt to changing technologies and priorities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex findings clearly and professionally.
• Strong teamwork and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience working in multidisciplinary environments.
• English language proficiency at CEFR B2 level or higher.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a CONFIDENTIEL UE / EU CONFIDENTIAL Personal Security Clearance.

Additional Information:

• Location: Warsaw, Poland
• Working Arrangement: Hybrid, with approximately 60% on-site presence at Frontex Headquarters
• Contract Type: Freelance / Contractor
• Contract Duration: Initial 12-month assignment with potential extensions up to 48 months, subject to project requirements
• Rate: €350-€366 gross per day, depending on experience and expertise