Tactical Scientist & Operational Translator for CWMD Tech

CSPC Solutions; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CSPC Solutions is seeking a Tactical Scientist to serve as an embedded operational translator supporting a federal CWMD R&D effort. The role bridges operational needs with technical development, guiding scientists and engineers to ensure investments align with mission viability, lethality, and survivability.

The position is on-site at Fort Belvoir, VA, with travel to field environments and austere settings as required.

Qualifications

• Background in the highest levels of U.S. special operations, with direct experience in counterterrorism, counter‑WMD, or related sensitive operations.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex operational requirements into technical specifications, and to communicate effectively with both operators and technical staff.
• Experience supporting or leading RDT&E efforts, capability development, or operational experimentation.
• Working knowledge of CONOPS development, wargaming, and effects-based planning methodologies.
• TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain eligibility for higher-level access as required.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, including to austere or non‑permissive environments, as mission requirements dictate.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the operational voice in technical development efforts, translating mission requirements into actionable, precise technical specifications for scientists and engineers.
• Conduct multi-source research and analysis, threat assessments, and operational environment modeling to identify risks and opportunities.
• Develop and refine Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), mission threads, and courses of action through wargaming and effects-based planning.
• Plan and execute controlled tests, field experiments, and exercise integrations to evaluate capability, performance and suitability, and to collect user feedback for iterative refinement.
• Provide reach-back analytical support and real-time decision support and assist with direct integration of developed capabilities into live or planned operations.
• Develop and apply Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs) and Measures of Performance (MOPs) to validate operational impact.
• Support transition planning for mature prototypes to production, including development of training materials and sustainment models.
• Guide and advise scientists and engineers with operational authority, ensuring technology investments remain grounded in real‑world mission viability.

Job description

CSPC Solutions is seeking a Tactical Scientist to serve as an embedded operational translator supporting a federal CWMD R&D effort. The role bridges operational needs with technical development, guiding scientists and engineers to ensure investments align with mission viability, lethality, and survivability.

The position is on-site at Fort Belvoir, VA, with travel to field environments and austere settings as required.