Chemical Security & Elimination Subject Matter Expert (SME)

The Red Gate Group is seeking a Chemical Security & Elimination Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). In this mission-critical role you will help strengthen global defenses against chemical weapons and materials by advising partner nations shaping capability development and guiding complex threat reduction initiatives.

You will apply deep chemical defense expertise interagency awareness and program management skill to ensure security elimination and incident response efforts support the National Defense Strategy Combatant Command objectives and Global Threat Reduction (GTR) priorities. Your insights will directly influence operational planning acquisition strategy and international capacity building in some of the most sensitive and consequential mission areas.

Key Responsibilities

You will serve as a technical analytical and strategic advisor including:

Strategic & Technical Advisory

• Develop and deliver high-level briefings translating complex chemical threat issues into actionable guidance for senior DoD officials.

• Conduct vulnerability assessments training needs analyses and capability evaluations for partner nations.

• Lead requirements definition and strategy development for:

  • Chemical security & elimination missions

  • Chemical UXO response

  • Site and transportation security

  • Post-interdiction counter-smuggling activities

Program & Acquisition Support

• Develop and review SOWs WBSs IGCEs source selection criteria and technical proposal evaluations.

• Support development of programmatic documentation including POM inputs spend plans performance metrics and reporting requirements for OSD and DTRA.

• Coordinate with analysts on budget development sustainment plans cost/performance trade-off analysis and regulatory/QA compliance.

Interagency International and Operational Integration

• Advise project officers on strategy alignment with:

  • U.S. National Strategies

  • Geographic Combatant Command plans

  • GTR priorities

  • Interagency partner initiatives

• Engage with U.S. Government contractors foreign governments and international stakeholders to advance mission execution.

• Support and participate in OCONUS partner-nation engagements (travel approx. 25%).

Documentation & Mission Enablement

• Write mission-impact products including decision papers action memos talking points and technical briefs .

• Review deliverables and provide expert comments that improve project execution and sustainment.

• Develop trip books and detailed post-engagement reports.

Qualifications :

• 5 years of relevant CWMD/CBRN experience and/or education.

• Demonstrated foundational understanding of chemistry fundamentals (e.g. Basic CBRN Defense School Basic EOD Hazmat Technician).

• Familiarity with operation/theory of CBRN detection and identification systems including IMS PID FTIR Raman GC/MS LC/MS etc.

• Knowledge of CWAs (including 4th Generation Agents) PBAs emerging threats and delivery systems.

• Ability to integrate chemical safety security and elimination into operational risk frameworks.

• Experience producing technical senior-ready written products and instructional content.

• Strong analytical critical thinking and independent work capability.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

• Active DoD SECRET clearance 

Desired Qualifications

• 10 years of CWMD/CBRN experience.

• Advanced understanding of chemistry (e.g. Civil Support Team Master EOD Hazmat Specialist).

• Formal operator training on advanced CBRN detection and identification systems.

• Experience with:

  • DOD DHS DOE National Laboratories Interagency coordination

  • International threat reduction and capacity-building programs

• Knowledge of U.S. and international regulations related to the transport of dangerous goods (IATA CFR 49 ADR etc.).

• Understanding of chemical forensics emerging agent trends and chemical security policy.

• TS/SCI eligibility highly desired.

Additional Information :

The Red Gate Group Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Red Gate Group Ltd. considers applicants without regard to race color religion age national origin ancestry ethnicity gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation marital status veteran status disability genetic information citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal state or local law. Know Your Rights

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time