Oct 10
Top Secret/SCI
Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
Intelligence
Fort Belvoir, VA (On/Off-Site)
The Red Gate Group is seeking a WMD SME to support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) at Fort Belvoir, VA. This position serves as an Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) Project Analyst for the Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) contract within the Global Threat Reduction Directorate. The GTR Directorate partners with international allies to prepare, secure, and eliminate weapons of mass destruction (WMD), focusing on rapid contingency response, securing nuclear/radiological/chemical materials, and eliminating weapons and delivery systems.
As a trusted technical advisor, you will provide subject matter expertise in areas such as:
Chemical unexploded ordnance (UXO) response
Counter-nuclear smuggling operations
Physical security of CBRN materials
Secure transport and disposition of nuclear material
You’ll directly support senior government stakeholders, ensuring projects are strategically aligned, technically sound, and mission-focused.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the technical advisor to the Government Project Officer, ensuring project deliverables meet quality and schedule standards.
Conduct vulnerability assessments, training needs analyses, and strategy development for WMD/CBRN-related projects.
Develop, review, and advise on project documentation including statements of work, cost estimates, source selection criteria, and contractor evaluations.
Provide inputs for high-visibility deliverables such as Program Objective Memorandum (POM), Annual Reports to Congress, Spend Plans, and metrics reviews.
Draft and deliver briefings to senior DoD officials; support fact sheets, country summaries, and reporting requirements.
Advise on sustainment and transition plans to ensure partner nation capacity and self-sufficiency post-project completion.
Review technical deliverables and coordinate with U.S. Government personnel, contractors, and foreign representatives to ensure mission success.
Prepare high-quality staff products including analysis papers, action memos, talking points, and briefings to support decision-making.
Conduct OCONUS travel (~25%) to support project execution, site assessments, partner nation engagements, and training (typically 1–2 weeks per trip).
Provide hands-on instruction and mentorship, developing courseware and training content for partner nations and clients.
Support additional WMD security and elimination tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) and 3+ years of relevant experience.
Experience in programs addressing threats from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) materials.
Knowledge of guard force operations, physical security systems, and CBRN detection equipment.
Ability to analyze information and develop products for senior-level decision-making.
Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Active DoD TS/SCI clearance
Desired Qualifications
Master’s degree with 10+ years of related experience.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) qualification.
Experience with organizations such as:
Combatant Command staff
20th CBRNE Command, Tech Escort, CST, DTRA, State Department CSP, NDT, or CBIRF
Background as a former military chemical officer or Army 74D/USMC 5711 (CBRN).
Experience developing and delivering courseware and training content for partner nations.
Familiarity with project management, acquisition processes, and interagency coordination.
Experience working with DoD, DOE, US National Labs, and international partners.
Knowledge of nuclear safety, safeguards, and security (3S) best practices, including IAEA guidance.
Understanding of U.S. and international industry standards for nuclear/radiological security.
As a trusted technical advisor, you will provide subject matter expertise in areas such as:
Chemical unexploded ordnance (UXO) response
Counter-nuclear smuggling operations
Physical security of CBRN materials
Secure transport and disposition of nuclear material
You’ll directly support senior government stakeholders, ensuring projects are strategically aligned, technically sound, and mission-focused.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the technical advisor to the Government Project Officer, ensuring project deliverables meet quality and schedule standards.
Conduct vulnerability assessments, training needs analyses, and strategy development for WMD/CBRN-related projects.
Develop, review, and advise on project documentation including statements of work, cost estimates, source selection criteria, and contractor evaluations.
Provide inputs for high-visibility deliverables such as Program Objective Memorandum (POM), Annual Reports to Congress, Spend Plans, and metrics reviews.
Draft and deliver briefings to senior DoD officials; support fact sheets, country summaries, and reporting requirements.
Advise on sustainment and transition plans to ensure partner nation capacity and self-sufficiency post-project completion.
Review technical deliverables and coordinate with U.S. Government personnel, contractors, and foreign representatives to ensure mission success.
Prepare high-quality staff products including analysis papers, action memos, talking points, and briefings to support decision-making.
Conduct OCONUS travel (~25%) to support project execution, site assessments, partner nation engagements, and training (typically 1–2 weeks per trip).
Provide hands-on instruction and mentorship, developing courseware and training content for partner nations and clients.
Support additional WMD security and elimination tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) and 3+ years of relevant experience.
Experience in programs addressing threats from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) materials.
Knowledge of guard force operations, physical security systems, and CBRN detection equipment.
Ability to analyze information and develop products for senior-level decision-making.
Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Active DoD TS/SCI clearance
Desired Qualifications
Master’s degree with 10+ years of related experience.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) qualification.
Experience with organizations such as:
Combatant Command staff
20th CBRNE Command, Tech Escort, CST, DTRA, State Department CSP, NDT, or CBIRF
Background as a former military chemical officer or Army 74D/USMC 5711 (CBRN).
Experience developing and delivering courseware and training content for partner nations.
Familiarity with project management, acquisition processes, and interagency coordination.
Experience working with DoD, DOE, US National Labs, and international partners.
Knowledge of nuclear safety, safeguards, and security (3S) best practices, including IAEA guidance.
Understanding of U.S. and international industry standards for nuclear/radiological security.
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