CWMD Support Specialist

Red Gate Group; Ramstein-Miesenbach; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

11 paid holidays

401(k) with generous match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Professional development

Job summary

The Red Gate Group seeks a CWMD Support Specialist to serve as the on-site subject matter expert for AF/A10 at HQ USAFE-AFAFRICA, helping to counter WMD threats and prepare forces for CBRN environments across Europe and Africa. You will coordinate with USAFE, EUCOM, NATO, and DoD on planning and policy.

Requirements include a TS clearance with SCI eligibility, 10+ years in CWMD/CBRN/defense, and strong staff-writing abilities. Travel across Europe and to the U.S.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 10+ years of CWMD, counterproliferation, nonproliferation, or CBRN defense experience.
• Experience supporting HQ USAF in CWMD responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of Air Force CWMD strategy, policy, and doctrine.
• Familiarity with USAFE-AFAFRICA's mission and Air Force missions.
• Ability to staff technical papers, briefings, and staff summaries for senior leaders.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• US citizenship and DOCPER Analytical Support accreditation eligibility in Germany.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze CWMD, counterproliferation, nonproliferation, and CBRN defense policies, technologies, and challenges.
• Integrate CWMD requirements into USAFE operational plans, CONOPS, and theater planning.
• Advise USAFE units on CBRN defense concepts and ACE preparation.
• Review and update CWMD and CBRN defense plans and training materials.
• Support CWMD doctrine, policy, education, training, and TTPs development.
• Conduct CBRN studies and analyses on chemical, nuclear, and detector topics.
• Identify CWMD capability gaps and communicate findings via papers and staff reports.
• Coordinate CWMD initiatives across USAFE staff and track milestones.
• Support CWMD exercises, war games, inspections, conferences, and working groups.
• Assess CBRN-related intelligence for air and space ops.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

CWMD experience

Communication skills

Technical writing

MS Office

Policy knowledge

European theater experience

ACE/OPLANs/CONOPS

HQ USAF CWMD support

US citizenship status

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brief Description

Position Overview

The CWMD Support Specialist serves as AF/A10’s on-site subject matter expert at HQ USAFE-AFAFRICA, supporting efforts to counter weapons of mass destruction (CWMD), prevent proliferation, and prepare forces to operate in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) environments across Europe and Africa. The role supports operational planning, CBRN defense, and agile combat employment (ACE), coordinating with USAFE, the Air Force, EUCOM, NATO, and DoD organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and analyze CWMD, counterproliferation, nonproliferation, and CBRN defense policies, technologies, and operational challenges.
• Integrate CWMD requirements into USAFE operational plans (OPLANs), concepts of operations (CONOPS), and theater planning.
• Advise USAFE units on implementing CBRN defense concepts and preparing for WMD threats, including during ACE operations.
• Review and update CWMD and CBRN defense plans, training materials, and emergency management programs.
• Develop and support CWMD doctrine, policy, education, training, and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Conduct CBRN technical studies and operational analyses, including assessments of chemical attacks, nuclear fallout, detector employment, and counter-biological warfare.
• Identify CWMD capability gaps, recommend solutions, and communicate findings through papers, briefings, and staff reports.
• Coordinate CWMD initiatives across USAFE staff offices and subordinate units; track implementation plans, milestones, and action items.
• Support CWMD and CBRN exercises, war games, inspections, conferences, and working groups.
• Assess CBRN-related intelligence and its potential impact on air and space operations.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in CWMD, counterproliferation, nonproliferation, or CBRN defense.
• Experience supporting HQ USAF in executing CWMD responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of Air Force CWMD strategy, policy, and doctrine.
• Familiarity with USAFE-AFAFRICA's mission and responsibilities, as well as Air Force missions and flying operations.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and staff technical papers, briefings, and staff summary documents for senior leaders.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility for DoD Contractor Personnel Office (DOCPER) Analytical Support accreditation in Germany.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in a physical or life science, CBRN or nuclear policy, security studies, international relations, or a related field.
• Prior experience at HQ USAFE, EUCOM, NATO, or another European-theater staff.
• Experience in Air Force CBRN defense, emergency management, agile combat support, or flightline operations in CBRN environments.
• Familiarity with ACE concepts, Joint planning, OPLANs, and CONOPS development.
• Experience with CBRN hazard modeling, technical analysis, or interpreting test results for operational planning.
• Experience planning or supporting CBRN exercises and war games.
• Experience coordinating with NATO allies and partners on CBRN defense.

Work Environment

• Full-time, on-site position at HQ USAFE, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, in classified Government facilities.
• Standard 40-hour workweek, Monday–Friday, with core hours of 0800–1600; occasional extended hours may be required.
• Travel throughout Europe and Africa and to the continental United States for exercises, inspections, war games, and conferences.
• Employment in Germany is contingent on DOCPER Analytical Support status approval.
• Eligible employees and dependents may access U.S. military installation support services, including the exchange, commissary, and APO mail.

Company Description

The Red Gate Group, founded in 2006, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Company based in Chantilly, VA. As an SDVOSB, the Red Gate Group has established a reputation for delivering quality multi-tiered services in intelligence analysis, strategic planning, program management, policy development, operational design, and technology integration. RGG delivers high-quality, customer-centric solutions around the world—from the foxhole to the highest levels of Government. Our motto, "Making a Difference for Country and Client," reflects our deep commitment to national security and service excellence. As an employer of choice, we offer comprehensive benefits including flexible time off, 11 paid holidays, immediate 401(k) eligibility with a generous match, and full medical, dental, and vision coverage. Our employees enjoy 100% company-paid life insurance and disability benefits, along with professional development assistance for degrees and certificates. We foster a culture of growth and work-life balance, backed by our commitment to supporting both our clients' missions and our employees' success. Join our team and be part of an organization that values both service excellence and employee wellbeing.

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Additional Information

The Red Gate Group, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Red Gate Group, Ltd. considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

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