Strategic PIR Mission Subject Matter Expert

Apogee is seeking a Strategic PIR Mission Subject Matter Expert to support the mission of the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) at Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton, OH. In this SME-level position, you'll provide critical subject matter expertise for Task 6 operations, supporting Intelligence Community-wide collaboration, analytic methodologies, and program and capability development for the PIR mission. Your insights will directly influence high-level planning, programming, and budgeting decisions across the IC and DoD, shaping the future of national intelligence capabilities.

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

• Develop and convey plans and requirements for highly technical collection, analysis, and decision-making capabilities that advance U.S. and allied military objectives
• Provide technical (proxy) project management for complex efforts, guiding teams of government and industry partners
• Support execution of contracts and funding strategies aligned with PIR mission priorities
• Collaborate across senior levels of the IC and DoD, providing independent technical advice and advocacy
• Brief senior partners and stakeholders on program status, risks, and recommendations
• Provide subject matter expertise to assist with all phases of IC-wide collaboration to enable Government efforts
• Maintain cognizance of current analytical methodologies, strategies, and processes across the intelligence community
• Enhance understanding and appreciation of requirements, processes, programs, and capabilities for PIR mission
• Develop and convey plans and requirements for highly technical collection, analysis and decision-making capabilities that can greatly advance the military objectives of the US and our Allies
• Perform Technical (proxy) projects management functions, to include classic project management responsibilities
• Guide a highly technical team of government and industry partners toward mission success
• Guide the execution of contracts and funding for complex PIR programs
• Brief and advocate projects to senior partners and stakeholders across DoD and IC
• Provide subject matter expertise in NASIC mission areas with government oversight
• Independently collaborate across very senior levels of the IC and DoD
• Independently inform and influence government planning, programming and budget decisions at the very highest levels of US or Foreign governments
• Provide advice and assistance regarding support to integrate PIR community-wide subject matter expertise capabilities
• Lead planning, designing, and implementing partnerships, plans and directed concept of operations (CONOPs) with other government agencies
• Interface with external agencies to facilitate collaboration, data and product sharing and integration of intelligence
• Provide program advocacy support across all IC and DoW PIR sensors
• Support programs as appropriate at technical meetings and conferences
• Produce presentations and brief the technical aspects of analysis and impacts to senior audiences
• Provide analytical support to the integration of NASIC Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) Capabilities into AF ISR systems and operational structures

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship:Must be a US citizen
Clearance:Eligible for TS/SCI; able to obtain and maintain required clearances.

Education: Doctorate in Intelligence Studies, Engineering, Physics, International Affairs with technical focus, or a related field.

Years of

Experience:

• At least 20 years of relevant work experience; or 16 years plus a Bachelor’s degree; or 12 years plus a Master’s degree.
• At least 10 years of experience with DoD or similar programs/projects.
• Deep understanding of PIR mission, capabilities, and IC/DoD collaboration mechanisms.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence high-level planning and budgeting decisions.

Location:

Wright Patterson AFB Dayton, OH
On-site/Hybrid/Remote:On-site
Travel:Occasional