Top Secret Nuclear Weapons SME

Insight Global is seeking a Nuclear Weapons / Homeland Defense (HLD) CONOPS Subject Matter Expert to support a program in Suffolk, VA. On a day-to-day basis, this individual will serve as a subject matter expert in strategic deterrence, nuclear weapons effects, and integrated air and missile defense. They will analyze military operations, concepts, and systems, and provide recommendations across areas including command and control, electronic warfare, force planning, and contingency operations. This person will collaborate with stakeholders throughout concept and capability development, support the evaluation of training and operational exercises, apply emerging doctrine to system design efforts, and develop reports and briefings that communicate findings, requirements, and recommendations.

This role is a SME focused on strategic deterrence and homeland defense, contributing to the development and assessment of joint concepts and future capability requirements.

-Analyze and provide recommendations across areas including military command, control, and communications; electronic warfare; weapon systems; contingency operations; MTTP; force planning; and training exercises
-Coordinate with user community representatives throughout all phases of development, including requirements definition, clarification, prioritization, and evaluation of alternatives
-Analyze the conduct and results of operational user training, military maneuvers, and simulated wartime operations
-Compare and evaluate program designs and alternative approaches to assess relative effectiveness
-Apply emerging doctrine and tactics, including inputs from Advanced Warfighting Experiments (AWEs), Advanced Technology Demonstrations (ATDs), and Force XXI activities, to system design and development
-Assess the impact of programmatic and technical options on user requirements and established doctrine
-Develop reports and briefings summarizing support requirements, deficiencies, and investment considerations across programs and systems

Compensation:

$65/hr to $70/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

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• 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 10 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience.
• At least 10 years of current Nuclear Weapons and/or Homeland Defense (HLD) CONOPS execution or development experience.
• Recent military experience as a senior nuclear weapons officer.
• Strong background in Joint all domain operations, with specific expertise in the nuclear and HLD domains.
• Proven experience developing threat informed Joint Concepts, CONOPS, and CONEMPs for strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, and homeland defense.
• Expertise conducting detailed analysis of advanced and emerging threats—including hypersonic weapons, ballistic and cruise missiles, and UAS—to inform modernization strategy and investment decisions.
• Ability to lead campaign level analyses and modeling and simulation studies to assess force structure, readiness, and long range investment decisions supporting strategic deterrence and defense.
• Demonstrated experience performing comprehensive portfolio assessments across Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD), strategic strike, and related capability areas to identify gaps and recommend investments.
• Skill in developing rigorous analytic frameworks that evaluate and prioritize strategic capability and capacity gaps, underpinning POM development and senior leader advocacy.
• Experience applying advanced operations research methods to produce decision ready recommendations that inform senior DoD deliberations on multi billion dollar programmatic decisions.
• Familiarity with the Joint Force Requirements Process (JFRP, formerly JCIDS) and the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) process for advocating future capabilities.
• Ability to synthesize joint and multi service strategies, global trends, and operational insights to ensure deterrence and defense concepts align with the evolving threat environment.
• Ability to rapidly adjust to new organizational structures, technologies, and employment constructs to support planning and CONOPS development.
• Excellent project management skills and/or proficiency with the Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP).
• Ability to collaborate with government and contractor stakeholders to clarify objectives, define challenges, and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to work in secure, confined facilities as required.
• Experience supporting analytical studies related to military operations.
• Active TS clearance and eligibility for Special Access Program (SAP) access.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.