On-Site Lead/Senior CBRN/CWMD SME II

Graham Tech; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 4 weeks

11 Federal holidays

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Flexible schedules

Education and training reimbursements

Job summary

Graham Technologies is seeking an experienced Senior CBRN/CWMD SME II / On-Site Lead to support the National Guard Bureau Domestic Operations mission. You will bring senior-level expertise and serve as the on-site interface between GTech personnel and NGB leadership.

You will support readiness, training, exercises, planning, and response capabilities, coordinate with government partners, and lead on-site teams to ensure mission success.

Qualifications

• Extensive CBRN/CWMD experience in military or civilian settings.
• Experience supporting CBRN response organizations and domestic readiness.
• Experience leading personnel on Federal/DoD missions.
• Strong planning, training, and exercise background in military context.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple government and interagency partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and leadership.
• Willingness to travel frequently to support missions.
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior on-site representative for NGB CBRN/CWMD missions.
• Provide SME support for planning, readiness, training, exercises, and mission execution.
• Coordinate WMD-CST, HRF, CERFP activities with NGB and partners.
• Develop briefings, reports, assessments, and senior-leader materials.
• Support exercise planning, evaluation, AARs, and lessons learned.
• Travel as required to support exercises and missions.
• Maintain relationships with government stakeholders and address risks.

Skills

CBRN/CWMD operations

Leadership / Oversight

Operational planning

Stakeholder coordination

Security clearance TS/SCI

Communication / problem-solving

Willingness to travel

Job description

Graham Technologies is seeking an experienced Senior CBRN/CWMD Subject Matter Expert (SME) II / On-Site Lead to support the National Guard Bureau (NGB) Domestic Operations mission. This position combines senior-level technical expertise in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) operations with on-site leadership and coordination responsibilities. The successful candidate will support CBRN/CWMD readiness, training, exercises, operational planning, and response capabilities while serving as a key on-site interface between GTech personnel and NGB leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior on-site GTech representative supporting assigned NGB CBRN/CWMD mission activities.
• Provide senior-level CBRN/CWMD subject matter expertise to support operational planning, readiness, training, exercises, assessments, and mission execution.
• Support the planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of WMD-Civil Support Team (WMD-CST), Homeland Response Force (HRF), and CBRN Enhanced Response Force Package (CERFP) activities.
• Coordinate with NGB leadership, program personnel, National Guard organizations, and other mission partners to address operational requirements and priorities.
• Assist with the integration and synchronization of CBRN/CWMD capabilities across exercises, training events, and domestic-response activities.
• Monitor program activities, personnel requirements, schedules, priorities, risks, and emerging issues and communicate them to appropriate GTech and NGB leadership.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and coordination for GTech personnel supporting assigned mission activities while ensuring expectations, schedules, and deliverables are understood.
• Support exercise planning, execution, evaluation, after-action reviews, lessons learned, and development of recommendations to improve operational readiness.
• Develop and review briefings, reports, assessments, plans, operational products, and senior-leader decision-support materials.
• Evaluate CBRN/CWMD readiness, capability gaps, training requirements, and operational challenges and provide actionable recommendations.
• Coordinate support for real-world incidents, exercises, special events, and other mission requirements as directed.
• Support workforce coordination, onboarding, performance, and communication in collaboration with GTech program leadership.
• Maintain effective relationships with Government stakeholders and promptly identify and elevate staffing, performance, schedule, or mission risks.
• Travel as required to support exercises, assessments, training events, and other CBRN/CWMD mission activities.

Required Skills

• Extensive professional or military experience supporting CBRN and/or CWMD operations, planning, readiness, training, exercises, or response missions.
• Demonstrated experience supporting CBRN response organizations, consequence management, emergency response, or comparable domestic-response capabilities.
• Experience providing leadership or oversight to personnel supporting complex Federal or DoD mission requirements.
• Strong understanding of military operational planning, readiness, training, exercises, and command relationships.
• Experience developing and presenting operational assessments, briefings, reports, plans, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate across multiple military, Federal, state, local, or interagency stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment supporting exercises and real-world mission requirements.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently based on mission requirements.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.

Desired Skills

• Previous experience supporting the National Guard Bureau, National Guard, or TARC.
• Direct experience with WMD-CST, HRF, and/or CERFP organizations and capabilities.
• Experience supporting NGB domestic operations, DSCA, CBRN consequence management, or CWMD programs.
• Experience leading personnel in an on-site Federal or DoD environment.
• Experience supporting major exercises, emergency-response events, or interagency operations.
• Familiarity with National Guard readiness, training, operational reporting, and exercise evaluation processes.
• PMP or other relevant program/project management certification is a plus.

Compensation

At Graham Technologies, we believe in treating everyone with fairness and respect. Our compensation package is designed to ensure fair pay for work, reflecting our commitment to integrity.

Many IT companies offer similar services, but what truly sets us apart is our people! We care deeply about our employees and consistently show our appreciation-not just for the final outcomes, but also for the effort and dedication shown every step of the way. Additionally, our generous benefits package supports our team members in living fulfilling and prosperous lives.

Here are just a few highlights of what we offer:

• Four Weeks of Accrued PTO in the First Year
• Eleven Paid Federal Holidays
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Annual Employer Contributions
• Flexible Schedules
• Reimbursements for Continued Education and Training

Why Graham Technologies?

Our core values define who we are:

• Value our Customers
• Care about our Employees
• Passionate about Innovation
• Believe in a Strong Work Ethic
• Rely on Teamwork
• Integrity Matters

Founded in 2007, GTech is a consulting services firm passionate about delivering tailored solutions that meet our clients' needs and maximize the value of their investments. We achieve this by providing top-notch professionals across the IT industry. Our team embodies integrity, commitment, and reliability, which are at the heart of everything we do.

We are also dedicated to fostering a culture of support for our employees-the lifeblood of our business. At Graham Technologies, we've built a family-oriented environment where team members are encouraged to maintain a healthy work-life balance, pursue their passions, and grow professionally through flexible schedules, continued education, and a strong sense of community.