Senior Counter-UxS / Counter-IED Capability Development SME

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Senior Counter-UxS / Counter-IED Capability Development SMELocation: Norfolk, VirginiaWork Arrangement: Full-time, on-siteTravel: Up to 40 days annuallyClearance: ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE FROM U.S.

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Senior Counter-UxS / Counter-IED Capability Development SME

Location: Norfolk, Virginia
Work Arrangement: Full-time, on-site
Travel: Up to 40 days annually
Clearance: ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE FROM U.S. OR NATO MEMBER NATION REQUIRED

The Opportunity
Ironclad Defense Works is seeking a Senior Counter-Uncrewed Systems / Counter-IED Capability Development SME to support NATO Allied Command Transformation in Norfolk, Virginia. This role will support development of NATO Counter-UxS and Counter-IED capabilities across the full DOTMLPFI lifecycle.

The successful candidate will combine operational Counter-UAS, Counter-Threat, Force Protection, or C-IED expertise with capability-development and program-management experience in multinational military environments.

Key Responsibilities

Support development of NATO C-UxS and C-IED capability products.
Support Counter-Threat and Force Protection program-management activities.
Contribute to C-UAS initiatives and related Beacon projects.
Develop, analyze, evaluate, and trace capability requirements.
Support doctrine, policies, CONOPS, courses of action, and alternatives.
Coordinate capability development across DOTMLPFI.
Engage NATO agencies, national militaries, academia, and Centers of Excellence.
Support capability validation.
Capture lessons and best practices.
Support workshops, conferences, and multinational coordination activities.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree or equivalent military-college qualification in engineering, information systems, aeronautics, Operations Research, project management, business administration, or related discipline; or bachelor’s degree plus five years of relevant experience.
At least three years of recent experience briefing senior leaders.
At least five years of operational C-UxS/C-IED experience within the past 12 years at Tactical, Operational, or Strategic levels.
Relevant backgrounds may include C-UAS Staff Officer/Cell Lead, Counter-Threat or Force Protection Staff Officer, or C-IED Team/Cell experience in a Joint Headquarters.
At least two years of recent program/project management experience in complex military capability development.
At least two years of multinational or NATO experience and familiarity with NATO agencies.

Preferred Qualifications

Direct NATO or Joint Headquarters experience.
C-UAS operational planning or capability-development experience.
Force Protection or Counter-Threat expertise.
Requirements-development experience.
NATO capability governance experience.

Clearance
This position requires an active National SECRET (or higher) security clearance from the U.S. or a NATO member nation. Applicants who do not possess the clearance specified above cannot be considered at this time.

Compensation
Compensation for this position ranges from $125,000 - $150,000 annually. Final salary will be based on factors such as experience, education, skills, qualifications, location, contract requirements, and overall affordability.

Eligible full-time employees may also receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, and professional development opportunities.

How to Apply
Email jobs@idw.inc with the subject line: “Senior Counter-UxS / Counter-IED Capability Development SME – (Your Name) Application” or respond via the included web application.

Ironclad Defense Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer.