Apogee Engineering

Provides engineering solutions with client-focused service

Strategic PIR Mission Subject Matter Expert

Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWright-Patterson AFB, OH, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain the required clearances, including TS/SCI.
A doctorate in Intelligence Studies, Engineering, Physics, International Affairs with a technical focus, or a related field is required.
At least 20 years of relevant work experience, or 16 years plus a bachelor's degree, or 12 years plus a master's degree is required.
At least 10 years of experience with Department of Defense or similar programs and projects is required.
A deep understanding of the PIR mission, capabilities, and Intelligence Community and Department of Defense collaboration mechanisms is required.
The role requires the ability to influence high-level planning and budgeting decisions.

Responsibilities

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 functions for complex efforts, including classic project-management responsibilities, and guide government and industry partners.
Support contract execution and funding strategies aligned with PIR mission priorities, including the execution of contracts and funding for complex PIR programs.
Collaborate across senior levels of the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense, providing independent technical advice and advocacy.
Brief senior partners and stakeholders on program status, risks, and recommendations, and advocate projects across the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community.
Provide subject-matter expertise to support all phases of Intelligence Community-wide collaboration and government efforts, including NASIC mission areas under government oversight.
Maintain awareness of current analytical methodologies, strategies, and processes across the Intelligence Community.
Enhance understanding of requirements, processes, programs, and capabilities for the PIR mission.
Independently inform and influence government planning, programming, and budget decisions at the highest levels of U.S. or foreign governments.
Advise and assist with integrating PIR community-wide subject-matter expertise capabilities.
Lead the planning, design, and implementation of partnerships, plans, and directed concepts of operations with other government agencies.
Interface with external agencies to facilitate collaboration, data and product sharing, and intelligence integration.
Support programs at technical meetings and conferences as appropriate.
Produce presentations and brief senior audiences on technical aspects of analysis and their impacts.
Support integration of NASIC Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance capabilities into Air Force ISR systems and operational structures.

Overview

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****

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

About the Company

Apogee Engineering

Provides engineering solutions with client-focused service

Apogee Engineering provides engineering consulting services, focusing on delivering practical, tailored engineering solutions for clients across various venues and projects. They work by collaborating with clients to understand needs, then designing, developing, and deploying the right engineering approach at the right time, with emphasis on integrity and excellence. The company differentiates itself through a client-first mindset, a small-business, family-like culture, and a commitment to mentoring and professional client support, ensuring reliability and long-term success for clients. The goal is to help clients succeed by providing dependable, effective engineering solutions and trusted partnerships.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Colorado, United States
Founded: 2004

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