Nuclear Command, Control, Communications (NC3) SME

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Nuclear Command Control Communications (NC3) SMEto support Headquarters United States Air Force (AF/A10) in providing Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration. This effort delivers technical analytical operational programmatic and planning subject-matter expertise to AF/A10 and its component divisions to advance national security strategic plans policies concepts and initiatives. Support areas include international treaties and agreements the Foreign Clearance Program Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction nuclear stockpile and enterprise management missile defense nuclear deterrence research and education strategic policy ancillary IT support and program management.

This is a full-time position located on-site at the Pentagon in Arlington VA.

***This position is contingent upon contract award.***

• Serve as on-site NC3 SME and primary Government point of contact for NC3 requirements
• Advise on NC2 authorities C2 relationships and NC3 operating principles
• Provide expertise on waveforms technologies and enterprise systems associated with NC3
• Offer working knowledge of communications and IT for the NC3 weapon system (AN/USQ-225) and supporting space-related technologies
• Analyze review and respond to technical questions challenges and concerns from the Government
• Assist the Government in answering technical and operational inquiries from Congressional staff OSD interagency partners and industry
• Coordinate with stakeholders to assess NC3 capability gaps and provide technical recommendations
• Prepare and deliver briefings reports and documentation to support AF NC3 decision-making

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance:Must have and be able to maintain TS/SCI level clearance with SAP eligibility
Education:Bachelors degree
Years of Experience: Twenty-five (25) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline including fifteen (15) years of DoD experience

Additional Experience:

• Experience with waveform technologies and platform and system IT principles
• Ability to understand and assess the complexity of interconnected systems
• Experience planning directing and managing complex and extended projects
• Knowledge of Air Staff JS and OSD organization and documentation processes
• Knowledge of how USAF USSF and USN NC3 capabilities platforms and technologies interact
• Experience crafting creative technical solutions
• Ability to translate NC3 strategy into achievable technical solutions
• Experience working in complex environments with multiple points of contact
• Experience generating briefings and decision papers

Preferred Qualifications:
Education:Masters degree
Years of Experience: Twenty (20) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline including twelve (12) years of DoD experience

Additional Information:
Location:Located at the Pentagon in Arlington VA
On-site:This is a full-time on-site position

***This position is contingent upon contract award.***