Job Description
Operations Research Analyst
Location
US-OH-Wright Patterson AFB
ID
2025-1490
Category
Management
Position Type
Part-Time
Remote
No
Overview
Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Operations Research Analyst- Staff Principal in support of the Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Special Operations Forces (ISR & SOF) Directorate.
EPASS Program: (Engineering, Professional, and Administrative Support Services) supports the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's ISR & SOF Directorate in equipping our warfighters with advanced intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and special operations capabilities. Candidates will help deliver responsive acquisition, sustainment, and modernization support for Air Force and allied missions worldwide.
This is a full-time position located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB).
Responsibilities
Analyze and review classified taskers at security levels up to Top Secret, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely responses across the Directorate.
Maintain portfolio data integrity using PMRT and related systems, enabling accurate reporting and effective decision-making at the enterprise level.
Support the Directorate Chief of Staff with ad hoc projects and executive-level taskings, providing analysis, coordination, and staff support.
Assist programs with acquisition strategies and milestone decision reviews, including preparation of documentation, briefings, and schedule management.
Provide advisory support to SAF/AQ working groups, applying in-depth knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, ISR and SOF program management, and analytical methods to drive compliance and effectiveness.
Conduct program and portfolio analysis to identify redundancies, synergies, and opportunities for cost, schedule, and performance improvements, delivering recommendations to senior leadership.
Enable rapid acquisition capability by streamlining processes, reducing cycle times, and eliminating unnecessary bureaucracy for ISR and SOF modernization efforts.
Plan, track, and coordinate milestones across ISR and SOF programs, preparing senior-level briefings and supporting management reviews and AFLCMC studies.
Provide strategic advisory expertise to the PEO on nuclear forensics, exploitation of national capabilities, and the transition of new programs into the ISR and SOF portfolio.
Qualifications
Minimum Experience:
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance: Must possess and maintain a Top Secret w/SCI SAP eligibility
Education and Years of Experience:
20 years of directly related experience with appropriate certifications as outlined in the Functionally Aligned Job Descriptions, including at least 8 years in the DoD.
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in a relevant field plus 15 years of experience, with a minimum of 5 years in the DoD.
Master's degree (MA/MS) in a relevant technical or professional discipline plus 12 years of experience, including at least 5 years within the DoD.
Additional Information
Location: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB), OH.
On-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-site
Travel: 10%
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
