Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction SME

Overview Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction SME to support Headquarters United States Air Force (HAF/A10) in providing Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration. This effort delivers technical, analytical, operational, programmatic, and planning subject‑matter expertise to HAF/A10 and its component divisions to advance national security strategic plans, policies, concepts, and initiatives. Support areas include international treaties and agreements, the Foreign Clearance Program, Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction, nuclear stockpile and enterprise management, missile defense, nuclear deterrence research and education, strategic policy, ancillary IT support, and program management. This is a full‑time position, located on‑site at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. ***This position is contingent upon contract award.*** 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/dispersion, 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 Proven 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‑unique operational experience/expertise: Fighter and mobility operations Flightline agile combat support Joint operations and air operations planning Air Force 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 Additional Information: Location: Located at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA On‑site: This is a full‑time on‑site position ***This position is contingent upon contract award.*** #J-18808-Ljbffr Apogee Engineering, LLC