Overview
Apogee is seeking an OPIR Advanced Analytics Lead to support the mission of the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) at Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton, OH. In this senior-level position, you'll provide technical leadership to Intelligence, Analysis, and Production teams, focusing on operationalizing Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR/PIR) analytic capabilities. You'll guide the development of analytic methodologies, mission processes, and data exploitation strategies that directly enhance GSP intelligence production and national security operations.
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Responsibilities
- Lead analytic design and implementation for PIR/OPIR-based intelligence products
- Define and refine analytic workflows, data sources, and tools used by PIR analysts
- Provide technical guidance on exploitation methodologies, tradecraft, and quality standards
- Coordinate with software development and data engineering teams to ensure analyst requirements are accurately captured and implemented
- Support the development and validation of analytic metrics, measures of effectiveness, and performance indicators
- Prepare and deliver briefs on analytic capabilities, limitations, and mission impacts to senior stakeholders
- Provide technical expertise in the appropriate phenomenology, mission processes, data sources, and analytic disciplines to support and oversee intelligence production efforts
- Implement phenomenology based OPIR advanced target analytical training for use by NASIC/GSPM analysts
- Design and deliver advanced analytic training programs focused on PIR/OPIR exploitation techniques
- Develop training materials and curricula for phenomenology-based analysis methodologies
- Provide SME support to use case development for PIR/OPIR analytic capabilities
- Create and refine user stories that accurately capture operational analytic requirements
- Advise software development teams on analytic workflow requirements and user needs
- Provide general analytic liaison activities between NASIC/GSPM and NGA/Q development efforts
- Coordinate with external development organizations to ensure analytic requirements are understood and implemented
- Facilitate communication between operational analysts and technical development teams
- Translate analyst needs into technical requirements for development teams
- Validate that developed capabilities meet operational analytic requirements
- Provide advice and assistance regarding support to integrate PIR community-wide subject matter expertise capabilities
- Support planning, designing, and implementing partnerships and plans for PIR analytic integration
- Assist in developing directed concept of operations (CONOPs) with other government agencies
- Interface with external agencies to facilitate collaboration, data and product sharing, and integration of intelligence
- Coordinate cross-agency analytic efforts to ensure consistency and interoperability
- Provide program advocacy support across all IC and DoW sensors related to analytic capabilities
- Support programs as appropriate at technical meetings and conferences
- Produce presentations and brief the technical aspects of analysis and impacts to stakeholders
- Represent PIR/OPIR analytic capabilities at technical forums and working groups
- Provide analytical support to the integration of NASIC Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) Capabilities into AF ISR systems and operational structures
- Support data integration efforts with OPIR Battlespace Awareness Center
- Facilitate analytic integration with TAP Lab capabilities and tools
- Coordinate procedural interfaces with Air Operating Centers for analytic products
- Provide technical project management support to NASIC/GSPR analytic efforts
- Define and document analytic methodologies, strategies, and processes for PIR/OPIR exploitation
- Develop and convey plans and requirements for highly technical collection, analysis, and decision-making capabilities
- Guide analytic approaches that can greatly advance the military objectives of the US and our Allies
- Maintain cognizance of current analytical methodologies, strategies, and processes across the IC
- Enhance understanding and appreciation of analytic requirements, processes, programs, and capabilities
- Independently collaborate across very senior levels of the IC and DoD on analytic matters
- Inform and influence government planning, programming, and budget decisions related to analytic capabilities
- Provide technical expertise on PIR mission capabilities, requirements, and user needs
- Maintain strong written and verbal communication skills to liaise between stakeholders and analytic teams
- Break down complex analytic requirements into clear, actionable tasks for implementation
- Evaluate existing analytic tools and capabilities for effectiveness and efficiency
- Recommend improvements and enhancements to analytic processes and workflows
- Assess emerging analytic technologies for potential application to PIR/OPIR mission
- Guide the implementation of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) for advanced analytics
- Support analytic modernization efforts and capability development initiatives
- Advise on AI/ML applications for PIR exploitation and analysis processes
- Define requirements for automated analytic workflows and intelligent automation
- Evaluate and validate AI/ML algorithms for analytic applications
- Provide expertise on advanced computational algorithm development for PIR data analysis
- Recommend advanced signal processing techniques to enhance analytic capabilities
- Advise on PIR signal processing methodologies and IR phenomenology understanding
- Apply knowledge of general physics, optics, and remote sensor design to analytic problems
- Guide sensor characterization processes to inform analytic exploitation approaches
- Provide expertise on PIR environmental intelligence products and static scene analysis
- Apply meteorology knowledge to enhance PIR/OPIR analytic products (meteorology experience desired)
- Advise on Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) data processing and extraction for analytic purposes
- Provide guidance on Sensor Open Framework Architecture (SOFA) operation for analysts
- Develop analytic use cases that demonstrate capability value and operational utility
- Create proof-of-concept demonstrations of advanced analytic techniques
- Validate that analytic products meet mission requirements and quality standards
- Establish metrics to measure analytic product quality, timeliness, and relevance
- Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for analytic processes and outputs
- Assess analyst productivity and effectiveness using quantitative metrics
Qualifications
Minimum Experience:
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: Eligible for TS/SCI; able to obtain and maintain required clearances.
Education: Master’s degree in Intelligence Studies, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
Years of Experience:
- At least 10 years of experience in intelligence analysis, sensor exploitation, or related technical domains.
- An additional 8 years of relevant experience may be substituted for the Master’s degree; or 4 additional years plus a Bachelor’s degree.
- Strong understanding of PIR mission, data sources, and analytic tradecraft.
- Experience designing or overseeing advanced analytic workflows and tools.
- Proven ability to lead analytic teams and mentor junior analysts.
- Excellent communication skills for interfacing with both technical and operational stakeholders.
Additional InformationLocation:Wright Patterson AFB Dayton, OHOn-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-siteTravel: Occasional
