Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction SME
Apogee · Arlington, VA · 5 mo ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time
Responsibilities
- Serve as on-site CWMD SME supporting HAF/A10S in strategy, doctrine, policy, guidance, programs, research, analysis, and testing across CWMD mission sets (non-proliferation, counter-proliferation, counter-air/space, ATSO, air operations, CBRN defense/consequence management).
- Provide inputs to develop Air Force policy and doctrine for CBRN operations and support national/DoD programs (e.g., CBRN Survivability).
- Perform quantitative analyses and assessments for MAJCOMs, Air/Space Staff, Services, JS, OSD, CCDRs, and other federal agencies to determine operational value and risk.
- Conduct threat and vulnerability assessments, basic challenge source and attack characterization.
- Execute atmospheric transport/dispersal, hazard modeling, and risk assessment/management.
- Assess chem-bio defense equipment operations, detector capabilities, and decontamination requirements; support technical design.
- Plan and conduct laboratory and field testing to validate models, equipment, and operational concepts.
- Produce actionable findings, recommendations, briefings, and documentation to inform CBRN CONOPS, capability development, testing, and operational decision-making.
Qualifications
- Minimum Experience: Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain TS/SCI level clearance with SAP access eligibility - Education: Bachelor's degree
Years of Experience: Twenty-five (25) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, including fifteen (15) years of DoD experience - Additional Experience: Extensive experience and familiarity with current sortie-generation Modeling & Simulation (M&S) products
Proficiency using and interpreting M&S tools for operational analysis and planning
In-depth knowledge of Air Force and DoD CWMD and counterproliferation programs
Experience working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments with multiple points of contact
Prominent ability to analyze and interpret CBRN studies to assess operational impacts and risks
Technical expertise in CBRN science, including agent behavior, persistence, and mitigation approaches
Strong understanding of CBRN hazard environments and their effects on personnel, equipment, and operations
AF-uniquely operational experience/expertise: Fighter and mobility operations
Flightline agile combat support
Joint operations and air operations planning
AF CBRN defense
Counterproliferation and non-proliferation
Scientific analysis and testing of air platforms
Adversary CBRN methods of employment
CBRN effects on personnel, equipment, and operations
AF CBRN countermeasure processes - Preferred Qualifications: Education: Master's degree
Years of Experience: Twenty (20) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, including twelve (12) years of DoD experience