Overview:
Apogee is seeking an R&D Program Analyst to support the mission of the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) at Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton, OH. In this journeyman-level role, you'll provide critical analytical and program support to PIR R&D planning and assessment activities. Working alongside senior personnel, you'll capture requirements, maintain program documentation, and track the execution of R&D initiatives that advance national defense intelligence capabilities.
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Responsibilities:
- Assist in gathering, organizing, and documenting technical and programmatic requirements for PIR R&D initiatives
- Support development and maintenance of R&D program schedules, risk registers, and cost estimates
- Help prepare technical briefings, decision papers, and advocacy packages for government review
- Track status of R&D efforts, including milestone progress, issues, and dependencies
- Support coordination with stakeholders to collect feedback on prototypes and proof-of-concept demonstrations
- Assist in the identification and evaluation of PIR-related R&D initiatives across DoD and IC stakeholders
- Support the development of comprehensive R&D program plans including technical requirements and system designs
- Help document test and evaluation strategies for R&D programs
- Assist in developing program milestones, cost estimates, and schedule baselines
- Support the preparation of contract strategy documentation for R&D acquisitions
- Gather and analyze technical and operational requirements for government approval
- Document technical and operational requirements in support of R&D program planning
- Assist in planning, scheduling, and facilitating collaborative design discussions and technical exchange meetings
- Support coordination of end-to-end integration, testing, and transition activities for new capabilities
- Help prepare R&D program proposals for gaining advocacy or funding from sponsor organizations
- Assist in developing technical briefing materials and presentation packages
- Support the creation of advocacy materials to secure sponsorship and funding for PIR R&D programs
- Compile technical data and performance metrics for program reviews
- Assist in the evaluation of technical merits of various R&D efforts
- Support independent assessments of R&D tools and algorithms being developed for exploitation and analysis
- Help document technical feedback on R&D prototypes and proof-of-concept demonstrations
- Assist in evaluating and recommending new areas for R&D initiatives
- Support research on advanced computational algorithm development approaches
- Help identify advanced signal processing techniques for PIR data analysis
- Collect and organize information on emerging technologies and innovative approaches
- Assist in researching sensor design concepts and IR phenomenology applications
- Support documentation of sensor characterization processes and methodologies
- Help compile information on current and future sensor program initiatives across IC and DoW PIR sensors
- Assist in gathering data on PIR environmental intelligence products and static scene analysis
- Support documentation of Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) data processing and extraction activities
- Help track Sensor Open Framework Architecture (SOFA) operation developments
- Assist in compiling information on Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) applications for PIR analysis
- Support documentation of analytic modernization and capability development efforts
- Help research and document PIR signal processing and IR phenomenology information
- Assist in collecting data on general physics, optics, and remote sensor design/characterization
- Support collaboration activities with government, industry, and academic partners
- Help coordinate alignment of R&D roadmaps with operational mission needs
- Assist in maintaining communication and coordination across DoD and IC organizations
- Support facilitation of meetings between technical development teams and operational users
- Help document stakeholder feedback and requirements from collaborative sessions
- Prepare draft meeting minutes for formal meetings, Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs), and working groups
Qualifications:
Minimum Experience:
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance: Eligible for TS/SCI; able to obtain and maintain required clearances.
Education:Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
Years of Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in engineering, science, or acquisition/program analysis.
- Up to 6 additional years of relevant work experience may be substituted for the degree; or 4 years of additional experience plus an Associate’s degree.
- Familiarity with R&D program structures, documentation, and basic systems engineering principles.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with common office and collaboration tools used for schedules, trackers, and documentation.
Location:Wright Patterson AFB Dayton, OH
On-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-site
Travel: Occasional