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

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Omaha, NE, USA
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The Role
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Red Cell Partners is an incubation firm building and investing in rapidly scalable technology-led companies that are bringing revolutionary advancements to market in three distinct practice areas: healthcare, cyber, and national security. United by a shared sense of duty and deep belief in the power of innovation, Red Cell is developing powerful tools and solutions to address our Nation’s most pressing problems.

About DEFCON AI

DEFCON AI, an insights company, is developing a next-generation modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) toolset tailored for mobility and logistics operations across various environments. Leveraging our extensive expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), mathematical optimization, analytics, and world-class software engineering, we are poised to revolutionize the industry. Our technology, accompanied by a diverse array of optimization algorithms, empowers planners and leaders to formulate strategies for mobility, sustainment, and logistics operations, and equips them with tools to visualize, assess, and mitigate the potential 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 a full-time W2 or 1099 contract capacity.

 

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

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Our Red Cell Partners Benefits:

For full-time roles

  • Career track opportunity with potential for rapid advancement with strong performance as the firm grows 
  • 100% employer paid, comprehensive health care including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
  • Paid maternity and paternity for 14 weeks at employees' normal pay.
  • Unlimited PTO, with management approval.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
  • Optional 401K, FSA, and equity incentives available.
  • Mental health benefits are available through Tara Mind. 
  • Cost effective GLP-1 solutions available through Crux. 

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 Red Cell Partners, LLC ("Red Cell") 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 talent@redcellpartners.com 

Red Cell 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 Red Cell'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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