Strategic PIR Mission Subject Matter Expert

Apogee Engineering, LLC•Bath Township, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Apogee is seeking a Strategic PIR Mission Subject Matter Expert to support the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) mission at Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio. This SME-level position provides expertise for Task 6 operations, Intelligence Community-wide collaboration, analytic methodologies, and program and capability development for the PIR mission. The role’s insights will inform high-level planning, programming, and budgeting decisions across the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense, shaping national intelligence capabilities. The position is contingent upon contract award. The role involves advising and collaborating with senior stakeholders across the IC and DoD, supporting complex PIR programs, and helping integrate intelligence expertise, data, products, and ISR capabilities across agencies and operational structures. The position is on-site at Wright Patterson AFB, with occasional travel.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be eligible for TS/SCI clearance and able to obtain and maintain required clearances.
Doctorate in Intelligence Studies, Engineering, Physics, International Affairs with a technical focus, or a related field.
At least 20 years of relevant work experience; alternatively, 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 or projects.
Deep understanding of the PIR mission, capabilities, and IC/DoD collaboration mechanisms.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Demonstrated 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.
Perform technical proxy project management, including classic project management responsibilities, for complex efforts.
Guide highly technical teams of government and industry partners toward mission success.
Support execution of contracts and funding strategies for complex PIR programs aligned with mission priorities.
Collaborate independently across senior levels of the Intelligence Community and DoD, providing technical advice and advocacy.
Brief senior partners and stakeholders on program status, risks, recommendations, technical aspects of analysis, and impacts.
Provide subject matter expertise for phases of Intelligence Community-wide collaboration and support government oversight in NASIC mission areas.
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.
Inform and influence government planning, programming, and budget decisions at the highest levels.
Advise on integrating PIR community-wide subject matter expertise capabilities.
Lead 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.
Provide program advocacy across IC and DoW PIR sensors.
Support programs at technical meetings and conferences as appropriate.
Provide analytical support to integrate NASIC Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance capabilities into Air Force ISR systems and operational structures.