CBRN Operational SME

Booz Allen Hamilton; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Work-life programs

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a CBRN Operational SME to support Air Force nuclear and CWMD mission preparedness. You will apply field CBRN operations expertise to plan, assess, and deliver readiness strategies that strengthen mission success while reducing risk in contested environments.

You will lead operational planning, capability integration, and readiness assessments for Combatant Command missions, overseeing field CBRN activities and coordinating with delivery teams to ensure security and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering strategic-level operational support for field CBRN operations.
• Knowledge of CBRND TTPs aligned with Air Force mission priorities.
• Ability to coordinate with mission and delivery teams to assess risks and design readiness strategies.
• Top Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Skills

Operational planning

CBRN knowledge

TS clearance

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CBRN Operational SME The Opportunity:

As an expert in defense missions, your unique background inspires you to think bigger, push further, and ask questions others don’t. We need your extensive industry knowledge and practical experience to guide teams as they solve some of our clients’ most challenging problems and design solutions that enhance operational readiness and mitigate threats to keep our nation safe. As a CBRN Operational SME, you’ll bring your field CBRN operations expertise, leadership, and tactical planning skills to support Air Force nuclear and CWMD mission preparedness for operations. You’ll use your experience to plan, assess, and deliver CBRN operational support strategies that enhance mission success while mitigating risks in CBRN environments. Work with us to provide operational planning, capability integration, and mission readiness solutions for Combatant Command missions. Oversee field CBRN activities and contribute to readiness assessments that directly support Air Force strategy development for CBRND objectives. Further your career while creating mission-forward solutions that matter. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• Experience delivering strategic-level operational support for field CBRN operations, including planning and execution of readiness programs
• Knowledge of CBRND tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) aligned with Air Force mission priorities
• Ability to coordinate with mission and delivery teams to assess risks, design readiness strategies, and execute operational frameworks supporting Air Force CWMD objectives
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience conducting joint and coalition CBRN defense operations supporting Combatant Commands or similar high-level military mission requirements
• Knowledge of CBRND doctrine, framework development aligned with treaty compliance, and multi-domain readiness planning within mission areas
• Ability to lead training events, live simulations, and workshops to improve resilience and mission preparation in contested chemical and biological environments
• Bachelor’s degree in CBRND, Environmental Sciences, or Military Studies

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

• health
• life
• disability
• financial
• retirement benefits
• paid leave
• professional development
• tuition assistance
• work-life programs
• dependent care
• Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values.
• Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs.
• Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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Work Model

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

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