Senior Analyst – Policy and Strategic Planning Support

Overview

Apogee is seeking a Senior Analyst (Subject Matter Expert) to support the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) mission at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, OH. This position provides advanced policy and strategic planning support for engineering, intelligence, and research and development activities. The role focuses on maintaining and refining long-term strategies, supporting internal and external stakeholder engagements including Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), conferences, and working groups with domestic and international partners, and assessing collaborative projects with Department of Defense and Intelligence Community partners to ensure alignment with national strategic policy objectives and mission priorities. This position supports activities at multiple security levels including SCI, SAP, CAP, ACCM, and may require CONUS and OCONUS travel.

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Responsibilities

• Support internal and external customer engagements, including technical interchange meetings, conferences, working groups, and other technical or strategic events.
• Advise and assist in maintaining and refining long-term strategies to ensure mission success for current and future efforts.
• Assess proposed and ongoing collaborative projects with Department of Defense and Intelligence Community stakeholders and provide recommendations to align with national policy objectives, mission priorities, and applicable guidance.
• Provide support for engineering and intelligence projects operating at various security levels (e.g., SCI, SAP, CAP, ACCM, or other special access environments).
• Prepare and deliver strategic briefings, white papers, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Lead or participate in studies and surveys to collect and analyze data, identify gaps, and recommend solutions for mission and organizational challenges.
• Mentor junior and journeyman personnel involved in policy, strategy, and analytic efforts.
• Coordinate with program managers, analysts, and technical teams to ensure strategic objectives are integrated into program execution.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: TS/SCIEducation / Years of Experience:

• Doctorate degree in a relevant field (e.g., international relations, security studies, engineering, or related discipline); OR 20 years of work experience in lieu of a doctorate; OR 16 years of work experience plus a bachelor’s degree; OR 12 years of work experience plus a master’s degree.
• At least 20 years of progressively responsible experience in defense, intelligence, or related strategic planning roles, with a minimum of 10 years supporting Department of Defense or similar programs.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and refine long-term strategies, assess collaborative efforts, and advise senior leadership on alignment with policy and mission objectives.
• Experience supporting projects or programs within special access or compartmented environments.
• Strong record of leading or managing complex analytic or strategic initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience with high-level briefings and policy documents.
• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders across multiple organizations and security levels.

Additional InformationLocation: Wright Patterson AFB, Dayton, OHOn-site/Hybrid/Remote: OnsiteTravel: Ocassional