Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) SME

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for an Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) SMEto support Headquarters United States Air Force (HAF/A10) in providing Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration. This effort delivers technical, analytical, operational, programmatic, and planning subject-matter expertise to HAF/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 subject-matter expert on IAMD policy at the National, DoD, Joint, and Service levels and coordinate with DoD and non-DoD offices and organizations involved in IAMDCoordinate with USAF, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and coalition partners on IAMD activities and interoperability issuesAssess current and emerging IAMD systems and capabilities across USAF, USA, USN, and coalition forcesAssist HAF/A3OY in drafting, reviewing, and analyzing IAMD policy positions and guidanceSupport DoD and USAF international engagement strategies related to IAMD planning and cooperationAnalyze performance of Air Force IAMD elements and provide recommendations to senior leaders on organizing, training, and equipping Air Force for IAMDAdvise on Air Force policy and strategy required to conduct and support IAMD operations and implementationSupport management of IAMD program elements (PEs), including transfer of PEs from developers (e.g., MDA) to the Air Force and oversight of transition activitiesMinimum Experience:Citizenship: Must be a US citizenClearance:Must have and be able to maintain TS/SCI level clearanceEducation:Bachelor's degreeYears of Experience: Twenty-five (25) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, including fifteen (15) years of DoD experienceAdditional Experience:Subject matter expertise on current IAMD strategy, policy, doctrine, technologies, and operational challengesExperience using, analyzing, and interpreting IAMD exercises, studies, and models/simulationsExperience generating briefings; drafting information, point, white, and decision papersAbility to plan and lead meetings for diverse IAMD expertsWorking knowledge of SPPBE process and programming databasesAbility to support technology transition from developmental to operational statusExperience generating staff packages in standard AF formatPreferred Qualifications:Education:Master's degreeYears of Experience: Twenty (20) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, including twelve (12) years of DoD experienceAdditional Information:Location:Located at the Pentagon in Arlington, VAOn-site:This is a full-time on-site position***This position is contingent upon contract award.**

Created: 2026-03-07