CWMD Technical Analysis and Operational Research SME

Apogee; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee is seeking a CWMD Technical Analysis and Operational Research SME to support the U.S. Air Force. The role requires high-level scientific and technical analysis to translate CBRN data into actionable operational insights for the Department of the Air Force, located on-site at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

The contract is contingent upon award and requires substantial DoD expertise. The candidate will develop models of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear agent effects,

Qualifications

• US citizenship required.
• TS-level clearance with SCI eligibility required.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• 25 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, including 15 years DoD experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site programmer SME proficient in Python, C++, and Visual Basic for CWMD and nuclear‑effects modeling.
• Develop and implement models of complex systems representing chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear agent effects and attributes.
• Model environmental and situational variables and overlay effects on air operations.
• Integrate data, test results, and operational parameters into modeling code and simulations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Proficiency in modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Python

C++

Visual Basic

Job description

Overview

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a CWMD Technical Analysis and Operational Research SME to support Headquarters United States Air Force (HAF/A10). In this role, you will provide highly specialized scientific and technical analysis to translate complex CBRN data into actionable operational insights for the Department of the Air Force. 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 an on‑site programmer SME proficient in Python, C++, and Visual Basic for CWMD and nuclear‑effects modeling.
• Develop and implement models of complex systems representing chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear agent effects and attributes.
• Model environmental and situational variables (e.g., weather, temperature, temporal degradation) and overlay effects on air operations.
• Integrate scientific data, test results, and operational parameters into modeling code and simulations.
• Simulate agent behavior over time, including degradation and persistence, to assess effects.
• Assess impacts on sortie generation, timing, and flow to characterize operational risk and environment.
• Produce analyses, visualizations, and decision‑support products for operational planning and stakeholders.
• Develop, maintain, and operate current and future sortie generation and hazard prediction Modeling & Simulation (M&S) products (e.g., VLSTRACK, HPAC, JEM, etc.).
• Program new modeling and visualization tools as directed to depict complex systems, such as aircraft generation flow or chemical agent behavior.
• Support and provide subject matter expertise for AF, Joint, or interagency T&E events. Evaluate raw scientific test results to determine operational relevance and application.
• Conduct technical reviews of requirements documents and monitor advances in the scientific community to ensure AF guidance is accurate, relevant, and current.
• Analyze OPLANS, Force Models, intelligence, CBRN threats, delivery means, and environmental effects to assess the operational impact on DAF missions, including aircraft sorties, logistics, equipment, and personnel.
• Review and analyze high‑level strategic documents (e.g., Defense Planning Guidance, Global Campaign Plans, OPLANs) to ensure DAF CWMD and Biodefense equities, threats, and objectives are fully integrated.
• Analyze DAF operational needs to provide formal recommendations for CWMD, CBRND, and Biodefense requirements. Prepare analytical products and draft inputs to support government representation and advocacy in Joint, Service, and interagency acquisition and planning forums.
• Conduct studies and analysis to identify and analyze CWMD and Biodefense operational readiness and planning gaps, informed by capabilities documents and best practices from allied, joint, and interagency partners.
• Prepare analytical materials and briefings to support DAF engagement with DoD, non‑DoD institutions, other Services, and foreign partners.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen.
• Clearance: Must possess a TS‑level clearance with SCI eligibility and maintain it.
• 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:

• Proficiency in Python, C++, and Visual Basic programming languages.
• Ability to model complex systems with chemical, biological, radiological, and/or nuclear agent effects.
• Ability to incorporate scientific data and testing results into programs.
• Ability to characterize risk and environmental factors.

Additional Information

Location: Located at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

On‑site: This is a full‑time on‑site position.