Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
At least 10 years of relevant experience in arms control, treaty implementation and compliance, CWMD, counterproliferation, nonproliferation, or CBRN defense.
Working knowledge of U.S. arms control treaties and agreements.
Working knowledge of Air Force CWMD strategy, policy, and doctrine.
Familiarity with AFMC's mission, responsibilities, and acquisition life cycle.
Demonstrated ability to research, analyze, and prepare policy papers, briefings, and staff packages for senior leaders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Strong written, verbal, analytical, and coordination skills.
Nice to have
Master's degree in international relations, security studies, engineering, physical sciences, or a related field.
Experience reviewing acquisition programs for treaty compliance or working with PEO/SPO offices.
Experience with CBRN survivability requirements, DoDI 3150.09, or the JCIDS process.
Direct experience with treaty inspections, evaluations, implementation, or compliance.
Experience within a MAJCOM, HAF, Joint Staff, OSD, or DTRA arms control or CWMD organization.
Experience using ACES or similar treaty reporting systems.
Experience evaluating S&T, testing, or RDT&E results for operational impact.
DAWIA certification or equivalent acquisition training.
Full description
Position Overview
The Arms Control and CWMD Support Specialist supports the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in arms control treaty compliance, acquisition program oversight, and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) initiatives. Serving as an on-site subject matter expert at HQ AFMC, this individual works with acquisition and program offices to ensure compliance with applicable treaties while supporting Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) survivability, testing, and implementation of Air Force CWMD guidance.
Key Responsibilities
Arms Control
- Review and track AFMC acquisition programs for compliance with existing and proposed arms control treaties and agreements.
- Advise Program Executive Offices (PEOs) and System Program Offices (SPOs) on treaty requirements, compliance risks, and acquisition milestone reviews.
- Research treaty policy and technical issues, develop recommendations, and support Air Force positions on treaty negotiations, implementation, and compliance.
- Coordinate with AFMC, Headquarters Air Force (HAF), DoD, and interagency stakeholders on treaty compliance and implementation.
- Provide treaty compliance guidance to AFMC centers, logistics complexes, and test organizations; review compliance instructions and unit plans.
- Maintain treaty notifications and reporting data in the Arms Control Enterprise System (ACES) and support Air Force Central Node activities.
- Coordinate treaty inspection planning and exercises, prepare AFMC units for inspections, and update related guidance and documentation.
- Maintain arms control training materials and prepare treaty analysis papers, briefings, and recommendations.
- Plan and support arms control conferences, workshops, and working group meetings.
Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD)
- Support CBRN survivability reviews and assessments for new and modified Air Force systems and equipment, including requirements under DoDI 3150.09 and the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS).
- Support data collection for mission-critical facilities and systems and contribute to annual CBRN survivability reporting.
- Review science and technology (S&T) and research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) results to improve procedures, reduce risk, and inform Air Force guidance.
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Support CWMD-related tests, experiments, and demonstrations and help translate validated results into operational requirements and guidance.
- Assist AFMC in implementing Air Force CWMD strategy, policy, and guidance while identifying capability gaps and recommending solutions.
- Help define CWMD and CBRN defense requirements and incorporate them into requirements documents, technical reports, and concepts of operations (CONOPS).
- Coordinate CWMD and CBRN defense initiatives across AFMC staff offices, centers, and subordinate units.
- Support CWMD doctrine development, policy implementation, education, training, exercises, war games, and inspections.
- Review DoD, Joint Staff, Air Force, and MAJCOM CWMD documents, including policies, operational concepts, tactics, techniques, procedures (TTPs), and test plans.
Required Qualifications
- Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- At least 10 years of relevant experience in arms control, treaty implementation and compliance, CWMD, counterproliferation, nonproliferation, or CBRN defense.
- Working knowledge of U.S. arms control treaties and agreements.
- Working knowledge of Air Force CWMD strategy, policy, and doctrine.
- Familiarity with AFMC's mission, responsibilities, and acquisition life cycle.
- Demonstrated ability to research, analyze, and prepare policy papers, briefings, and staff packages for senior leaders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong written, verbal, analytical, and coordination skills.
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in international relations, security studies, engineering, physical sciences, or a related field.
- Experience reviewing acquisition programs for treaty compliance or working with PEO/SPO offices.
- Experience with CBRN survivability requirements, DoDI 3150.09, or the JCIDS process.
- Direct experience with treaty inspections, evaluations, implementation, or compliance.
- Experience within a MAJCOM, HAF, Joint Staff, OSD, or DTRA arms control or CWMD organization.
- Experience using ACES or similar treaty reporting systems.
- Experience evaluating S&T, testing, or RDT&E results for operational impact.
- DAWIA certification or equivalent acquisition training.
Work Environment
- Full-time, on-site work at HQ AFMC, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, in classified government facilities.
- Standard 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday, with core hours of 0800–1600.
- Occasional extended hours to support inspections, exercises, and short-notice taskings.
- CONUS travel to AFMC centers, logistics complexes, and test sites, with occasional OCONUS travel coordinated in advance with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
Company Description
The Red Gate Group, founded in 2006, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Company based in Chantilly, VA. As an SDVOSB, the Red Gate Group has established a reputation for delivering quality multi-tiered services in intelligence analysis, strategic planning, program management, policy development, operational design, and technology integration. RGG delivers high-quality, customer-centric solutions around the world—from the foxhole to the highest levels of Government. Our motto, "Making a Difference for Country and Client," reflects our deep commitment to national security and service excellence. As an employer of choice, we offer comprehensive benefits including flexible time off, 11 paid holidays, immediate 401(k) eligibility with a generous match, and full medical, dental, and vision coverage. Our employees enjoy 100% company-paid life insurance and disability benefits, along with professional development assistance for degrees and certifications. We foster a culture of growth and work-life balance, backed by our commitment to supporting both our clients' missions and our employees' success. Join our team and be part of an organization that values both service excellence and employee wellbeing.