Strategic PIR Mission Subject Matter Expert

Apogee; Patterson Township (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee is seeking a Strategic PIR Mission SME to support NASIC at Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton, OH. You will provide critical subject matter expertise for Task 6 operations, influencing planning, programming, and budgeting across the IC and DoD.

Responsibilities include developing plans for highly technical capabilities, guiding cross-agency collaboration, and advocating projects to senior stakeholders. Requires a Doctorate and TS/SCI eligibility.

Qualifications

• Citizen of the United States.
• Eligible for TS/SCI clearance; able to obtain and maintain required clearances.
• Doctorate in Intelligence Studies, Engineering, Physics, International Affairs with technical focus, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop plans for highly technical collection, analysis, and decision-making capabilities.
• Provide technical (proxy) project management for complex efforts and guide government/industry teams.
• Support contracts and funding strategies aligned with PIR mission priorities.
• Brief senior partners and stakeholders on program status, risks, and recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Doctorate degree

Tools

DoD/IC frameworks

Job description

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.

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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, OH

On-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-site

Travel: Occasional