Who we are

The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational foundation. We are dedicated to promoting the geospatial intelligence tradecraft and developing a stronger GEOINT Community with government, industry, academia, professional organizations, and individuals who develop and apply geospatial intelligence to address national security challenges. USGIF achieves its mission through various programs and events. Along with building the community, advancing the tradecraft, and accelerating innovation.

History

In 2003, a group of leading authorities realized an inherent need for a unified vision and approach to promoting the geospatial intelligence tradecraft. This group created the successful GEO-INTEL 2003 conference—the predecessor to the annual GEOINT Symposium—and in early 2004 established USGIF. The Foundation’s mission was, and continues to be, to bring together government, industry, academia, professional organizations and individuals for the advancement of the geospatial intelligence tradecraft as it relates to national security.

Being the first and only organization of its kind, USGIF has helped to advance the tradecraft through its many events and programs, such as the highly acclaimed GEOINT Symposium and technology focused Tech Days. The Foundation currently has more than 200 sustaining member organizations supporting and assisting in executing the Foundation’s objectives. The Foundation also has made education a top priority, exemplified by its scholarships, college and university accreditation programs, and other initiatives.

USGIF is dedicated to bringing together the many disciplines involved in the geospatial intelligence sector to exchange ideas, share best practices and promote the education and importance of a national geospatial intelligence agenda.

BUILD THE COMMUNITY | ADVANCE THE TRADECRAFT | ACCELERATE INNOVATION

Our Team

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Interns

Kai Barner

USGIF
Intern

Greg Roszyk

USGIF
Senior Intern

Sarah Spurrier

Intern

Board of Directors

Career Opportunities

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: August 31, 2025

Do you have an interest in geography, the geospatial industry and/or the intelligence community? Do you have an interest in working in a rapidly growing industry? The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) is seeking qualified applicants for its Intern Program for a one-year commitment. Internships may be extended on a case-by-case basis per decision of the USGIF Executive Vice President.

Why Intern at USGIF?

  • Networking – USGIF provides unique forums to build your professional network, organizing and participating in events from intimate to large-scale, interacting personally with young professionals, longtime Intelligence Community members, and hiring managers from government and industry.
  • Professional development – USGIF interns are afforded tremendous responsibility as the primary support staff to USGIF’s working groups. By overseeing working group meeting execution, conducting research for ad hoc projects, and contributing to thought leadership, interns will gain experience in project management, professional writing, event planning, data collection, and more.
  • Practical engagement on intelligence issues – One challenge to entering the intelligence field is developing your resumé before you have received a security clearance. USGIF offers a unique opportunity for you to make meaningful contributions to geospatial initiatives in an unclassified environment.

We encourage potential applicants to apply early in their graduate school enrollment. We prefer to hire interns as a cohort to facilitate team cohesion and early networking with peers. We will notify applicants if they are a candidate for an opening.