
Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Scientist #894 at Allen Integrated Solutions (Dayton Ohio, United States)
Allen Integrated Solutions· Dayton Ohio, United States·
Job description
Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Scientist #894
Clearance Required: TS/SCI
Minimum Years’ Experience: 13 years of experience and a MA/MS degree; or 15 years of relevant work experience and a BA/BS degree
Dayton, Ohio - 100% onsite
Overall Assignment Description:
This position requires senior-level knowledge of Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) applications. The ideal candidate will have direct experience in the tasking, processing, exploitation, and dissemination (TPED) of OPIR data, as well as a working familiarity with the broader OPIR analysis and research community, including its organizations, mission requirements, and operational workflows. The candidate must possess strong knowledge of OPIR data systems, sensor operating modes, and processing methodologies, along with a high-level understanding of system architectures and analytic toolchains. In this role, you will serve as a lead technical advisor supporting the design, development, and fielding of OPIR-focused software capabilities. You will review technical deliverables and ensure that proposed architectures and solutions meet the operational demands of OPIR sensing, data processing, analysis, and visualization. This role is critical to ensuring that OPIR capabilities are delivered in a manner that is technically sound, operationally relevant, and aligned with the evolving needs of national security missions.
Duties may include:
- Provide senior level expertise to guide the architecture, design, and implementation of OPIR-relevant software systems and applications.
- Assess system design documents, user interface prototypes, and software artifacts to ensure suitability for operational OPIR missions.
- Participate in sprint reviews, technical interchange meetings (TIMs), and formal design reviews with a focus on OPIR system integration and analytic effectiveness.
- Support government stakeholders by validating contractor performance against OPIR-specific technical and operational objectives.
- Ensure that software capabilities align with current and emerging requirements from the OPIR mission and analytic communities.
- Implement machine learning models and experience with Python for automated data processing
- Build and deploy web-based applications to support mission critical intelligence workflows
- Apply materials science familiarity to analyze and characterize weapon system components and signatures
- Brief leadership and stakeholders on technical findings and analytical assessments
- Design optimize and manage databases for intelligence data storage retrieval and analysis
- Conduct instrumentation analysis to validate sensor performance and measurement accuracy
- Leverage weapon systems knowledge to support threat assessment and technical intelligence analysis
Skills and Experience:
Required:
- TS/SCI (will need to obtain a CI Poly)
- BA or BS degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- 13 years of experience and a MA/MS degree; or 15 years of relevant work experience and a BA/BS degree
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with OPIR data systems, processing pipelines, and exploitation workflows
- At least 10 years of experience in software/system engineering with direct involvement in DoD or IC mission systems
Why work at Allen Integrated Solutions
- Mission-driven work: Directly support U.S. national security and defense missions – a strong value proposition for cleared professionals seeking purpose
- Benefits: Competitive salaries, health/dental/vision insurance, short-term disability, 401(k) plan, plus digital resources and personalized support (allenintegratedsolutions.com)
- Career growth: The company states it invests in employees’ learning, development, and new challenges as the company expands (allenintegratedsolutions.com)
- Culture: Emphasizes diversity of experiences, talents, and perspectives; teamwork united by a shared mission (allenintegratedsolutions.com)
- Work location: Headquarters in Stafford, VA; many roles in Springfield, VA, Washington DC, and other government hub locations. Some positions are hybrid (e.g., Business Financial Manager) (greenhouse.io)
- Security clearance: Most roles require an active security clearance, making AIS a natural fit for cleared professionals