Arms Control and CWMD Support Specialist

Position Overview

The Arms Control and CWMD Support Specialist supports Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) in arms control treaty compliance and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) initiatives. Serving as an on-site subject matter expert at HQ AFSOC, this individual helps ensure special operations activities comply with treaty obligations while integrating Air Force CWMD and CBRN defense guidance into operational plans, training, and exercises. The role coordinates with AFSOC, Headquarters Air Force (HAF), U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), DoD, and interagency stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Arms Control

• Research and analyze arms control treaties, negotiations, and implementation requirements to develop policy recommendations and support AFSOC and Air Force positions.
• Coordinate with AFSOC, HAF, DoD, USSOCOM, and interagency stakeholders on treaty compliance, implementation guidance, and policy development.
• Provide technical guidance to AFSOC wings and units on treaty implementation and compliance, including reviewing compliance instructions and unit plans.
• Support treaty compliance programming and budgeting, maintain reporting data in the Arms Control Enterprise System (ACES), and assist Air Force Central Node activities.
• Coordinate treaty inspection planning and exercises, prepare AFSOC units for inspections, and update related guidance and documentation.
• Maintain AFSOC-specific arms control training materials and prepare treaty analysis papers, briefings, and recommendations.
• Review acquisition programs supporting AFSOC aircraft and systems for treaty compliance impacts and advise program offices on applicable requirements.
• Plan and support arms control conferences, workshops, and working group meetings, including agendas, briefings, action tracking, and after-action reports.
• Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD)
• Support AFSOC's implementation of Air Force CWMD strategy, policy, and guidance.
• Integrate CWMD requirements into operational plans (OPLANs) and concepts of operations (CONOPS), including counterproliferation and WMD-defeat missions.
• Coordinate CWMD and CBRN defense operational concepts across AFSOC staff offices, subordinate wings, and units, working with USSOCOM as required.
• Research and develop doctrine, policy, and implementation guidance to advance Air Force CWMD objectives.
• 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), with emphasis on operating in and through CBRN environments.
• Support CWMD exercises, war games, inspections, and training events, incorporating Air Force CWMD requirements into planning and execution.
• Review DoD, Joint Staff, USSOCOM, Air Force, and MAJCOM CWMD policies, plans, and operational guidance.
• Support CBRN survivability reviews and recurring data collection for AFSOC 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 AFSOC'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.
• Experience in special operations or on an AFSOC, USSOCOM, or theater special operations command staff.
• Experience with counterproliferation or WMD-defeat planning.
• 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 with Joint planning, OPLANs, and CONOPS development.
• Experience in Air Force CBRN defense or operations in CBRN environments.

Work Environment

Full-time, on-site work at HQ AFSOC, Hurlburt Field, Florida, 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.

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.

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