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. ****Contingent Upon Contract Award**** 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