R&D Program Analyst

Apogee Engineering, LLC•Bath Township, OH

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Apogee is seeking an R&D Program Analyst to support the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) mission at Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio. This journeyman-level role provides analytical and program support to PIR R&D planning and assessment activities. The analyst works alongside senior personnel to capture requirements, maintain program documentation, and track R&D initiatives intended to advance national defense intelligence capabilities. The position is contingent upon contract award. The role supports planning, assessment, coordination, and documentation across PIR-related R&D efforts. Work includes maintaining schedules, risk registers, cost estimates, and milestones; preparing program plans, technical materials, and acquisition strategy documentation; tracking initiative status; assessing technical merits and performance; and coordinating with government, industry, academic, DoD, and Intelligence Community stakeholders. The position also supports research and documentation related to sensors, infrared phenomenology, signal processing, AI/ML, SBIRS, SOFA, and other emerging technologies and capabilities. The position is located at Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio, and is described as on-site. Occasional travel is required.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be eligible for TS/SCI clearance and able to obtain and maintain required clearances.
Degree in engineering, physics, computer science, systems engineering, or a related field, subject to the stated experience substitutions.
At least 3 years of experience in engineering, science, or acquisition/program analysis.
Up to 6 additional years of relevant work experience may substitute for the degree; alternatively, 4 additional years of experience plus an associate’s degree may substitute.
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.

Responsibilities

Gather, organize, and document technical and programmatic requirements for PIR R&D initiatives.
Support development and maintenance of R&D program schedules, risk registers, cost estimates, milestones, and schedule baselines.
Prepare technical briefings, decision papers, advocacy packages, proposals, and presentation materials for government review and sponsor organizations.
Track R&D effort status, including milestone progress, issues, and dependencies.
Coordinate with stakeholders to collect feedback on prototypes and proof-of-concept demonstrations.
Identify and evaluate PIR-related R&D initiatives across DoD and Intelligence Community stakeholders.
Support development of comprehensive R&D program plans, including technical requirements and system designs.
Document test and evaluation strategies for R&D programs.
Support preparation of contract strategy documentation for R&D acquisitions.
Gather and analyze technical and operational requirements for government approval and document them for R&D program planning.
Plan, schedule, and facilitate collaborative design discussions and technical exchange meetings.
Support end-to-end integration, testing, and transition activities for new capabilities.
Compile technical data and performance metrics for program reviews and assist in evaluating the technical merits of R&D efforts.
Support independent assessments of R&D tools and algorithms being developed for exploitation and analysis.
Document technical feedback on prototypes and proof-of-concept demonstrations and help evaluate and recommend new R&D areas.
Research advanced computational algorithm development approaches and identify advanced signal processing techniques for PIR data analysis.
Collect and organize information on emerging technologies and innovative approaches.
Research sensor design concepts and infrared phenomenology applications; document sensor characterization processes and methodologies.
Compile information on current and future sensor program initiatives across IC and DoW PIR sensors.
Gather data on PIR environmental intelligence products and static scene analysis.
Document SBIRS data processing and extraction activities and track SOFA operation developments.
Compile information on AI/ML applications for PIR analysis and document analytic modernization and capability development efforts.
Research and document PIR signal processing, infrared phenomenology, general physics, optics, and remote sensor design and characterization.
Collaborate with government, industry, and academic partners and help align R&D roadmaps with operational mission needs.
Maintain communication and coordination across DoD and IC organizations; facilitate meetings between technical development teams and operational users.
Document stakeholder feedback and requirements from collaborative sessions.
Prepare draft meeting minutes for formal meetings, Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs), and working groups.