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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Intelligence Analyst, NSIC - **Company:** United States Air Force - **Location:** Dayton, OH, United States (Remote available) - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Software Engineering, Test Management Approach (TMap), Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation - **Published:** July 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9017265/principal-intelligence-analyst-nsic ## About the Role The ideal candidate for this position has knowledge of emerging threat systems, capabilities, and technologies; software development and modeling & simulation (M&S); all-source scientific and technical intelligence (S&TI) analysis; technical project management, and associated production processes/policies to perform the engineering design, analysis and M&S of Space/Counterspace threat systems. The ideal candidate has experience managing/executing budgets and managing contractor support. Additionally, the candidate possesses the ability to collaborate and effectively work within a group setting, maintain effective working relationships with a variety of technical representatives, peers, and government contractors; and skill in presenting technical findings and evaluations clearly, logically and concisely in a variety of verbal, written and graphical formats., 1. Professional knowledge of multi-disciplinary engineering (such as electronic, electrical, computer, aerospace, or mechanical disciplines, mathematics, computer science, or closely related fields) concepts, principles, standards, methods, techniques, practices, and procedures to effectively apply engineering theories, principles, and concepts to new threat analysis applications and software developments. 2. Professional knowledge of emerging threat systems, capabilities, and technologies; software development and modeling & simulation (M&S); all-source scientific and technical intelligence (S&TI) analysis; technical project management, and associated production processes/policies to perform the engineering design, analysis and M&S across Air, Land, and Space/Counterspace threat systems. 3. Expanded knowledge of the mission, role, function, organizational structure, and operation of the DoD, Air Force, and Intelligence Community; and their communication and information infrastructures and organizations. 4. Skill and ability to gather and analyze a variety of program information, make sound judgments concerning task progress and effectively communicate, including the presentation of technical problems and results in a logical and concise manner; skill and ability to apply practical thinking skills, attention to detail, balanced decision making, conceptual thinking, consistency, goal directedness, problem and situation analysis, reliability, and theoretical problem solving, emotional control, handling stress, initiative, job ethics, meeting standards, listening skills, personal accountability, commitment, and drive. 5. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy; and ability to plan and organize work, and consult effectively with co-workers and peers. 6. Ability to collaborate and effectively work within a group setting, maintain effective working relationships with a variety of technical representatives, peers, and government contractors; and skill in presenting technical findings and evaluations clearly, logically and concisely in a variety of verbal, written and graphical formats., The 0801 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed .In addition to the above requirements you can view the experience level requirements . Please scroll down to the 4th section titled Professional and Scientific Positions. ## Description The United States Space Force (USSF) at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton OH is searching for a Principal Intelligence Analyst to support NSIC (GG-0801-14)., The Modelling & Simulation flight is seeking a Principal Intelligence Analyst (PIA) to lead space/counterspace Threat Modeling and Analysis Program (TMAP), Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM) or model-based systems engineering (MBSE) model development and simulation environment integration. The selectee will team with the flight's existing PIAs to manage production, engage with customers, review models, and mentor and develop the flight's analysts. The team this PIA position will lead will be determined by the candidate's experience., * Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret / SCI security clearance. * Safeguards classified or sensitive budget-related information and/or files. * May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis. * Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework". * This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first. * Employee may be required to perform travel by military or commercial passenger aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments. * PCS / relocation funding is authorized. * Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year. * This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. * This position is Acquisition Category _Program Management_ Level _3_ and incumbent must meet appropriate certification requirements IAW the Defense Acquisition * A minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture or its equivalent experience is required. 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