Tools & Techniques Architecture Exploration Lead / Market Researcher

Apogee; Patterson Township (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee seeks a Tools & Techniques Architecture Exploration Lead / Market Researcher to lead technology scouting and market research for emerging capabilities. The role translates mission challenges into structured problem statements and supports government prioritization of initiatives.

Candidates should have a strong background in AI/ML, microelectronics, or digital forensics, plus citizenship and TS/SCI clearance. Location is Wright Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH, on-site with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen.
• Clearance: TS/SCI.
• Bachelors degree in science or engineering.
• 8 years experience with DoW or similar programs.
• Strong analytic and communication skills.
• Experience with innovation pipelines or technology scouting programs.
• Background in AI/ML, microelectronics, or digital forensics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technology scouting and market research in AI/ML, microelectronics, and digital forensics.
• Perform discovery interviews and translate challenges into Mission Model Canvases and Opportunity Documents.
• Facilitate industry engagements, assess technical proposals, and evaluate partner alignment with mission priorities.
• Provide analytical and advisory support to assist the Government in prioritizing T2 initiatives and sourcing FME problems.
• Support problem refinement through discovery interviews, assist in Mission Model Canvases, Opportunity Documents, and rubrics.
• Conduct market research in academic and commercial sectors to identify potential solution providers.
• Conduct Partner Alignment Assessments to review technical alignment and assist in validation.
• Assist Government with vendor engagement on proposals, maintaining project artifacts.
• Act as the primary point of contact and Virtual Team Session Lead for engagements and sessions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Technology scouting

AI/ML background

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

Job description

Overview

Apogee has an exciting opportunity for a Tools & Techniques Architecture Exploration Lead / Market Researcher . This position will lead technology scouting and market research to identify emerging capabilities and translate mission challenges into structured problem statements.

Contingent Upon Contract Award****

Responsibilities

• Conduct technology scouting and market research in AI/ML, microelectronics, and digital forensics.
• Perform discovery interviews and translate challenges into Mission Model Canvases and Opportunity Documents.
• Facilitate industry engagements, assess technical proposals, and evaluate partner alignment with mission priorities.
• Provide analytical and advisory support to assist the Government in prioritizing T2 initiatives and sourcing an adequate quantity of Foreign Materiel Exploitation (FME) problems to feed the innovation pipeline
• Support problem refinement through discovery interviews, assist in the creation of Mission Model Canvases (MMCs), Opportunity Documents, and problem rubrics, and validate problem needs, requirements, and impact metrics
• Conduct market research in academic and commercial sectors to identify potential solution providers
• Conduct Partner Alignment Assessments to review technical alignment and assist the Government in facilitating Partner Validation, providing recommendations to allocate resources effectively
• Assist the Government with engagement with vendors on project proposals ensuring alignment with user needs, and maintain project management artifacts including quad charts, biweekly meetings, project logs
• Act as the primary point of contact and Virtual Team Session Lead for scheduling and facilitating industry engagements, discovery calls, and vendor exploration sessions

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: TS/SCI

Education/Years Of Experience

• Bachelors degree in science or engineering.
• 8 years experience with DoW or similar programs.
• Strong analytic and communication skills.
• Experience with innovation pipelines or technology scouting programs.
• Background in AI/ML, microelectronics, or digital forensics.

Additional Information

Location: Wright Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH

On-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-site

Travel: Occasional