Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Strategic Command (STRATCOM) Operations

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Logistics • Transportation
The Role

ABOUT DEFCON AI

RESILIENCE IN THE FACE OF DISRUPTION. DEFCON AI is an insights company that leverages artificial intelligence, mathematical optimization, data analytics, and software engineering for resilient optimization of complex systems.
In today’s dynamically changing world, DEFCON AI’s technology aligns outcomes with operational goals, better decision making, and empowers customers to anticipate assess, and mitigate the impacts of disruptions.

DEFCON AI is hiring a Subject Matter Expert to support the development of a modeling and simulation environment. 

We are seeking experienced professionals with deep expertise in U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM) programs to help model strategic capabilities, planning constructs, and operational decision frameworks. 

This role will support analysis across the nuclear deterrence mission set. 

We are open to candidates interested in this as full-time W2 or a 1099 contract opportunity.


QUALIFICATIONS 

CORE SKILLS (REQUIRED) 

  • Active Secret Clearance required (TS/SCI strongly preferred) 
  • Located in Omaha, NE  
  • 5+ years of experience supporting STRATCOM mission areas and programs 
  • 5+ years of DoD acquisition experience 

 

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE 

Strong candidates will bring: 

  • Comfort operating at the strategic/Combatant Command level 
  • The ability to work independently in a fast-paced, analytical environment 

What we offer: 

  • Top-of-market competitive salary, bonus, and equity package
  • 100% employer paid comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental and vision for you and your family
  • Unlimited PTO, with your manager's approval
  • 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave 
  • Opportunities for professional development and continued learning. 
  • Occasional travel to our offices in Washington D.C or alternative locations to collaborate with your team in person. 

Salary Range:$150,000-$250,000

#LI-RCP

 
We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer: You’ll receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. 
Applicant Data Disclosure   
By submitting an application, you acknowledge that Defcon AI uses third-party service providers to facilitate its recruitment and hiring processes. These providers include applicant tracking systems, candidate verification platforms, and fraud detection tools (collectively, "Hiring Platforms"). Your application materials, including your résumé, cover letter, work samples, responses to application questions, and any other information you submit, may be transmitted to and processed by these Hiring Platforms for the following purposes:  
  • Managing and administering your application throughout the hiring process; 
  • Verifying the accuracy and authenticity of application materials, including by cross-referencing information you provide against publicly available sources and proprietary databases; 
  • Identifying indicators of potentially fraudulent, fabricated, or materially misleading application content, including but not limited to discrepancies between submitted materials and publicly available professional profiles, geographic anomalies, and fabricated work histories. 
Applications that are flagged through this process as containing indicators of fraud or material misrepresentation may be declined from further consideration. If you have questions about the status of your application or the evaluation process, please contact [email protected].  
 
Defcon AI requires its Hiring Platform providers to process your information solely for the purposes described above and in accordance with applicable law. Your information will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill these purposes and any applicable legal obligations, after which it will be deleted in accordance with Defcon AI's data retention policies.
For more information about how your data is used, please refer to our Privacy Policy and Applicant Privacy Notice.  

 

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The Company
31 Employees
Year Founded: 2022

What We Do

RESILIENCE IN THE FACE OF DISRUPTION. DEFCON AI is a modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) company that provides cutting-edge technology solutions for the next generation of logistics and mobility decision making. An AI-driven software incorporating an intelligent agent within a simulation environment — DEFCON AI is the next driving force in defining how logistics disruptions are handled

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