OPIR Training & Analytic Liaison Analyst

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 this role youll 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. Youll 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

MinimumExperience:

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

Education: Bachelors 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 Associates 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