Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction SME

Apogee Engineering•Arlington, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction SME to support Headquarters United States Air Force (HAF/A10). In this role, you will provide expert analytical, programmatic, and staff process support for AF/A10's CWMD and Biodefense policy responsibilities. This requires analyzing national strategy, managing daily staff actions, reviewing joint programs, and providing logistical support for key events to ensure Air Force positions are effectively developed and represented. The HAF/A10 contract 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.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen
Must have and be able to maintain TS/SCI level clearance
Bachelor's degree
Twenty-five (25) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, including fifteen (15) years of DoD experience

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Twenty (20) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, including twelve (12) years of DoD 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

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.
Analyze, research, draft, coordinate, and route all daily CWMD requirements and taskings from internal and external organizations (e.g., OSD, JS, HAF).
Review and analyze DoD, Joint, and Air Force programs, strategic documents (e.g., NPR, NDS), and policy directives to determine impacts and equities for the CWMD and Biodefense enterprises.
Conduct research and analysis and provide program management support for the DoD CBRN Survivability Program in accordance with DoDI 3150.09.
Provide comprehensive SME, logistical, administrative, and security support for all AF/A10-sponsored CWMD, CBRND, and Biodefense forums, meetings, working groups, and conferences.
Provide expert analytical and administrative support for the multitiered Air Force CWMD governance structure, including the CWMD Council, CWMD Integration Group (CIG), and the Policy Working Group (PWG).
Coordinate and consolidate agenda topics, develop support materials, and prepare senior leaders for effective participation in all designated governance forums.
Provide comprehensive Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership & Education, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy (DOTMLPF-P) analytical support to improve DAF CWMD and Biodefense capabilities.
Analyze strategic guidance, identifying operational gaps, defining requirements, and engaging with stakeholders to ensure DAF equities are represented in all relevant forums.