J56 Training SME (AFNWC/NCC)

Apogee Engineering; Bellevue Second IV Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee Engineering seeks an Operational Training Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support mission-critical software modernization and deployment for the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center and USSTRATCOM/J56. The role emphasizes systems engineering, Agile/DevOps, and CI/CD to enhance survivability, interoperability, and reliability of strategic weapon systems.

This full-time, on-site position at Offutt AFB in Omaha, Nebraska, requires extensive DoD experience, and collaboration with various DoD and

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.
• Must have and be able to maintain a TS/SCI level clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 12+ years of relevant experience, including 5 years with DoD.

Responsibilities

• Develop SMPES - Recap training materials and courseware for SMPES training programs, including operational training aids and video-based training.
• Attend meetings with SMPES - Recap developers to provide operational expertise during capability development and post-production phases; participate in Discrepancy Reviews and crosstalk meetings.
• Provide operational system training to SMPES - Recap user organizations, including demonstrations, ROC, ad hoc training events, exercises, and OT&E.
• Assist in developing test plans for SMPES-Recap test and training events, including exercises, Test, and OT&E.
• Provide NC2 operational expertise in NPES legacy during SMPES-Recap testing and training efforts and development.
• Offer SME input for SMPES-Recap training development across associated mission areas.
• Create and maintain SMPES-Recap messages to support training and test scenario development.

Skills

US Citizenship

TS/SCI Clearance

12+ years experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

J56 Training SME (AFNWC/NCC)

Location: US-NE-Offutt AFB

ID: 2026-2055

Category: Training

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote: No

Overview

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for an Operational Training Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support mission-critical software modernization, development, and deployment efforts for the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center and US Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM)/J56.

This role involves advancing mission planning and execution capabilities for strategic deterrence through systems engineering, Agile/DevOps practices, and continuous integration/delivery methodologies. Contractors will be engaged in evaluating and enhancing the survivability, interoperability, and reliability of strategic weapon systems while contributing to planning documents, test and evaluation strategies, and rapid technology fielding efforts. This is a unique opportunity to work on mission-critical NC3 software and systems that shape national defense strategies, collaborating with diverse DoD and government partners to drive innovation and operational excellence in support of the strategic enterprise.

This is a full-time position located on-site at Offutt AFB in Omaha, Nebraska.

Responsibilities

• Develops and produces SMPES - Recap training materials and courseware for incorporation into SMPES formal training program(s); includes operational training aids and video-based training.
• Attends meetings with SMPES - Recap developers to provide operational expertise during initial capability development and post-production phases of SMPES - Recap system implementation; includes Discrepancy Reviews (DRs) and regularly scheduled crosstalk meetings
• Provides operational system training to all SMPES - Recap user organizations; includes operational demonstrations, Recap Orientation Course (ROC), Ad hoc training events, exercises, and OT&E
• Provides operational expertise during the development of test plans for all SMPES - Recap test and training events; includes exercises, Test, and OT&E
• Provides NC2 Operational expertise in NPES legacy during the development of SMPES-Recap test and training efforts and development
• Provides subject matter expertise for SMPES-Recap training development. SME experience desired includes any SMPES-Recap associated mission areas (Personas).
• Builds and maintains SMPES-Recap messages to support training and test scenario development. This includes all messaging types associated with the SMPES-Recap NC2 mission.
• Current experience with all associated NC2 directives and policies to assist in the development of SMPES-Recap training and test development is a plus

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

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

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Years of Experience: 12 or more years of relevant experience, to include 5 years of DoD experience

Additional Information:

Location: Offutt AFB in Omaha, Nebraska

On-site: Full-time on-site position

Travel: 10%