Arms Control CWMD Support Specialist

Position Overview

The Arms Control and CWMD Support Specialist supports Air Combat Command (ACC) in arms control treaty implementation, compliance, and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) initiatives. This role provides policy analysis, operational planning, inspection and exercise support, and coordination across ACC, Headquarters Air Force (HAF), the Department of Defense, and interagency stakeholders to ensure treaty compliance and advance Air Force CWMD objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Arms Control

• Research and analyze arms control treaties, negotiations, and implementation requirements to develop policy recommendations and support ACC and Air Force positions.
• Coordinate with ACC, HAF, DoD, and interagency stakeholders on treaty compliance, implementation guidance, and policy development.
• Provide technical guidance to ACC units on treaty implementation and compliance, including reviewing compliance instructions, unit plans, and programming and budgeting requirements.
• Maintain treaty notifications and reporting data in the Arms Control Enterprise System (ACES) and support Air Force Central Node activities.
• Coordinate treaty inspection planning, annual exercises, and unit preparation for inspections; assist inspection teams and update supporting guidance and documentation.
• Maintain ACC-specific arms control training materials and develop treaty analysis papers, briefings, and recommendations.
• Review acquisition and modernization programs for treaty compliance impacts and advise Program Executive Offices and System Program Offices on relevant treaty requirements.
• Plan and support arms control conferences, workshops, and meetings, including agendas, briefings, action tracking, and after-action reports.

Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD)

• Support implementation of Air Force CWMD strategy, policy, and guidance across ACC operations and subordinate units.
• Integrate CWMD requirements into operational plans (OPLANs), concepts of operations (CONOPS), and other planning activities.
• Research and develop doctrine, policy documents, and implementation guidance for Air Force review.
• Coordinate chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) defense and CWMD operational concepts across ACC staff offices and subordinate units.
• Identify CWMD capabilities, operational shortfalls, and potential solutions; develop recommendations and present findings through papers, briefings, and staff packages.
• Support CWMD doctrine development, education, training, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), exercises, war games, and inspections.
• Review DoD, Joint Staff, combatant command, Air Force, and MAJCOM CWMD policies, plans, and operational guidance.
• Support CBRN survivability reviews and recurring data collection for mission-critical systems.

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 ACC's mission, responsibilities, Air Force operations, and flying operations.
• 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, nuclear or CBRN policy, physical sciences, or a related field.
• Direct experience with treaty inspections, evaluations, implementation, or compliance.
• Experience as a MAJCOM Treaty Compliance Officer or within a MAJCOM, HAF, Joint Staff, OSD, or DTRA arms control or CWMD organization.
• Experience using ACES or similar treaty reporting systems.
• Experience with Joint planning, OPLANs, and CONOPS development.
• Experience in Air Force CBRN defense, agile combat support, or flightline operations in CBRN environments.
• Experience planning or supporting treaty compliance exercises, CBRN exercises, or war games.

Work Environment

• Full-time, on-site work at Headquarters Air Combat Command (HQ ACC), Langley AFB, Virginia, 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 and OCONUS travel for inspections, exercises, war games, and conferences, 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.