Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction SME

Apogee; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee seeks a Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction SME to support HQ USAF CWMD policy and program efforts at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. The role requires extensive DoD experience, TS/SCI clearance, and a strong background in strategic CWMD and biodefense policy development.

The successful candidate will analyze national strategy, manage staff actions, review joint programs, and provide logistical support for key events to ensure Air Force positions are effectively developed and

Qualifications

• Citizenship: US
• Clearance: TS/SCI required
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 25 years in the respective discipline, including 15 years DoD experience

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site CWMD SME supporting HAF/A10S in strategy, doctrine, policy, guidance, programs, research, analysis, and testing across CWMD mission sets.
• 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.
• Coordinate and consolidate agenda topics, develop support materials, and prepare senior leaders for effective participation in governance forums.

Skills

CWMD knowledge

DoD experience

Policy analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Modeling & Simulation tools

Job description

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 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. 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain TS/SCI level clearance

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

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 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

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.***