R&D Program Analyst

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, OHOn-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-siteTravel: Occasional