CWMD Specialist
Why IDS?IDS believes in resolving conflict and building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public-sector clients.
This position is contingent upon contract award.
Gov site (NCR)
Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.
Job DescriptionIDS is seeking an experienced Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Specialist to provide expertise and operational support across CWMD-related programs and initiatives. This role involves working closely with senior defense organizations, analyzing CWMD issues, supporting compliance and inspection activities, and managing complex multi-stakeholder projects. The CWMD Specialist will advise leadership, coordinate with key defense entities, and support efforts to mitigate WMD threats across strategic, operational, and policy domains.
Key Duties• Engage with Service Staff, Joint Staff (JS), and Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) organizations on CWMD-related initiatives, analyses, and coordination efforts.
• Provide expertise in CWMD inspection and compliance (I&C) issues at both guidance and operational levels.
• Plan, direct, and manage complex CWMD-related projects involving multiple points of contact and coordination requirements.
• Support the development of CWMD strategies, policies, implementation plans, and reporting products for senior decision-makers.
• Assist in evaluating program effectiveness, capability gaps, and operational impacts related to WMD threats.
• Prepare and deliver briefings, documentation, and decision-support materials.
• Ensure all activities align with applicable regulations, security requirements, and mission objectives.
• Foster collaboration across internal teams, partner organizations, and external stakeholders to advance CWMD goals.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, scientific, technical, management, or a related discipline.
• 5–10 years of experience:
• Interacting with Service Staff, Joint Staff, and OSD organizations.
• Working CWMD inspection and compliance issues at a guidance or operational level.
• Planning, directing, and managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• TOP SECRET/SCI clearance required.
Please reach out to [email protected] for additional questions or information.
What We Do
Hybrid conflict. Non-state actors. Digital hacktivists. Tribal politics. Advanced technology. Ancient beliefs. Rapid adaptation. Strategic uncertainty. Declining resources. Rising extremism. Today’s national security challenges are complex and multidimensional, requiring adaptive, interagency responses. For more than a decade, IDS International has delivered innovative training, research and operational civil-military services to help address these 21st century challenges. We are seasoned soldiers, aid workers, diplomats, intelligence professionals, cyber warriors, technical experts, political advisors, and more with a common understanding of how to train for and operate in conflict zones and transitional areas. Our team of interagency experts and field practitioners operate and train together daily, building on our global multidisciplinary understanding of challenges, best practices and new approaches. This wide range of perspectives permits us to serve as a liaison between civil society, military, government and technology to enhance coordination and effectively solve complex security and political problems.
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