Job Description

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The Defense Sector of Leidos is thrilled to announce an upcoming opportunity for an Exercise Planning Specialist supporting the cutting‑edge mission of the 16 AF/A34/7 Exercise and Wargames Branch This role is based at Lackland AFB and plays a key part in a major program driving Air Combat Command’s (ACC) ISR mission and USCYBERCOM’s cyberspace operations If you’re a TS/SCI‑cleared professional looking to make a real operational impact, this is a chance to be at the center of some of the Air Force’s most critical planning and exercise efforts.

Primary Responsibilities

This Exercise Planning candidate provides subject matter expertise on Intelligence, Cyber and Space Planning for the 16AF/A34/7 Exercise and Wargames Branch. This candidate is responsible for furnishing expertise, guidance, and direct support to exercise activities. The candidate will rely on their breadth of experience in the Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and cyberspace community to plan and execute wargames and exercises, at the Component and Service levels. The candidate will be expected to create or contribute to CONOPs, EXORDs, and storylines for Combatant Command exercises and wargames. This candidate will be a key member to cyber and intelligence planning syndicates, where they will be required to speak to the capabilities of the 16 AF, and ensure identified exercise and training objectives are developed and included in the planning events. The candidate may be required to participate and contribute to GO-level informational briefings and In-Progress Reviews within 16AF/AFCYBER/JFHQ-C AF. This candidate’s technical expertise will support US Space Command, US Indo-Pacific Command, US European Command, US Strategic Command, United States Space Force, and Joint Force Headquarters DODIN.

Basic Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance

• Bachelor’s and 15+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s and 10+ years. Comparable experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.

• Previous assignments/work in intelligence and cyberspace mission areas in support of Cyber and C4ISR exercises

• Familiarization with the Joint Trainer Tool, MAVEN, and JCO desired

• Must be available for travel 35%

• Shift work will be required periodically in support of exercise events

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting the ACC ISR enterprise

• Prior experience assigned to HHQ (NAF and above)

• Demonstrated experience with Combatant Command Structure, Authorities and Responsibilities

• Experience briefing Senior Civilians and Military Officers and building tactical and strategic briefing packages, as well as chairing meetings, working groups and operations planning teams

• Experience with exercise planning tools, mission essential tasks, and exercise scripting

• Ability to attain SAR/SAR/STO Access

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Original Posting:

March 31, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.