Apogee is seeking an OPIR Training & Analytic Liaison Analyst to support the mission of the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) at Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton, OH. In this role, you'll develop and deliver phenomenology-based advanced target analytical training for OPIR systems while serving as a critical analytic liaison between NASIC/GSP analysts and external development partners. You'll bridge the gap between intelligence operations and technical development, ensuring analysts have the knowledge and tools needed for mission success.

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• Develop and update training materials on PIR phenomenology, sensor capabilities, and analytic techniques
• Conduct training sessions and workshops for analysts on advanced OPIR target analysis
• Support use case and user story development to capture analyst needs for software and tool development
• Serve as a liaison between analysts and external development organizations, translating operational needs into technical requirements
• Provide feedback on new analytic tools and capabilities based on analyst usage and mission outcomes
• Implement phenomenology based OPIR advanced target analytical training for use by NASIC/GSPM analysts
• Design and deliver advanced analytic training programs focused on PIR/OPIR exploitation techniques and methodologies
• Develop comprehensive training curricula covering PIR phenomenology, sensor operations, and analytical tradecraft
• Create training materials including presentations, exercises, case studies, and hands-on labs
• Update training content to reflect evolving threats, new sensor capabilities, and emerging analytic techniques
• Tailor training programs to different skill levels from basic to advanced analysts
• Conduct classroom-based training sessions for NASIC/GSPM analyst community
• Deliver virtual training sessions using remote collaboration tools and platforms
• Facilitate hands-on workshops where analysts practice exploitation techniques on real or simulated data
• Provide one-on-one mentoring and coaching to analysts requiring additional support
• Develop training exercises and scenarios that replicate operational challenges
• Create realistic training scenarios based on actual mission requirements
• Design practical exercises that allow analysts to apply learned concepts
• Develop assessment methods to evaluate analyst proficiency and training effectiveness
• Provide constructive feedback to analysts on their performance during training
• Assess training effectiveness and make improvements based on feedback and outcomes
• Gather feedback from training participants on content, delivery, and relevance
• Measure training impact through pre- and post-training assessments
• Track analyst performance improvements attributable to training
• Continuously refine training materials based on lessons learned and evolving needs
• Provide SME support to use case development for analytic tools and capabilities
• Work with analysts to identify and document operational use cases for new capabilities
• Develop detailed use case descriptions including actors, triggers, workflows, and expected outcomes
• Validate use cases with operational analysts to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Prioritize use cases based on operational impact and frequency of need
• Create and refine user stories that accurately capture operational analytic requirements
• Write user stories in standard format with clear acceptance criteria
• Decompose complex analytic workflows into manageable user stories
• Ensure user stories are testable and align with analyst needs
• Participate in backlog grooming sessions to refine user stories with development teams
• Advise software development teams on analytic workflow requirements and user needs
• Serve as the voice of the analyst community in software development discussions
• Explain operational context and mission requirements to technical developers
• Provide guidance on analytic workflow design and user interface considerations
• Review prototypes and mockups from analyst user perspective
• Provide general analytic liaison activities between NASIC/GSPM and NGA/Q development efforts
• Serve as primary liaison between NASIC/GSPM analysts and NGA/Q development organizations
• Facilitate communication and coordination between analytic and development communities
• Coordinate collaborative efforts to enhance PIR analytic capabilities
• Represent analyst interests and requirements in joint development planning
• Translate operational needs into technical requirements for development teams
• Understand analyst workflows, pain points, and capability gaps
• Document operational requirements in language understandable to technical developers
• Bridge the gap between operational terminology and technical specifications
• Support the integration of NASIC Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) Capabilities into AF ISR systems and operational structures

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen 
Clearance: Eligible for TS/SCI; able to obtain and maintain required clearances.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Intelligence Studies, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field.

Years of Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in imagery or sensor-based analysis, training, or operational support.
• Up to 6 additional years of relevant work experience may be substituted for the degree; or 4 additional years plus an Associate’s degree.
• Familiarity with PIR/OPIR missions, data, and analytic processes.
• Strong instructional and briefing skills.
• Ability to translate analytic needs into clear, actionable user stories.

Location:Wright Patterson AFB Dayton, OH
On-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-site
Travel: Occasional