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The Defense Sector within Leidos develops and produces advanced space, aerial, surface, and sub-surface manned and un-manned capabilities. Our Business Area delivers smart, integrated, mission-ready solutions that enhance military intelligence operations and accelerate decision advantage for the warfighter. We achieve this through advanced platform and systems integration, rapid systems modernization, repeatable mission software offerings, and intelligence and data rationalization that turns information into actionable insight.
Leidos is seeking a Joint Force Air Component Command (JFACC) Exercise Operations Specialist to support the United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Joint Exercises, Training, and Assessment Directorate (J7) at Offutt Air Force Base. In this role, the selected candidate will provide senior-level operational expertise supporting the planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of strategic-level joint exercises and training events. These efforts directly support USSTRATCOM's strategic deterrence and global operations missions. The position requires extensive knowledge of air component operations, command and control processes, and the integration of airpower within live, virtual, constructive, and simulated training environments.
Note: This position is part of a prospective contract, contingent upon final award. Anticipated award date: August 2026.
Key Responsibilities:
Exercise Planning and Execution
Support the design, planning, coordination, execution, and assessment of joint and strategic-level exercises and training events.
Contribute to the development of operational timelines, exercise objectives, mission execution products, and training materials.
Participate in planning conferences, mission rehearsals, after-action reviews, and lessons-learned activities.
Assist in evaluating exercise performance and identifying opportunities to improve operational readiness.
JFACC and Air Component Operations
Serve as a subject matter expert on Joint Force Air Component Command (JFACC) operations and air component integration.
Provide operational expertise regarding Air Operations Center (AOC) functions, processes, and command-and-control activities.
Support the synchronization of national-level decision-making processes with tactical and operational mission execution.
Advise planners and stakeholders on airpower employment, command relationships, and operational integration.
Scenario Development and Operational Realism
Develop and refine realistic operational training scenarios that replicate contemporary strategic and global operations environments.
Support exercise activities involving:
Air mission planning and execution
Aircraft deployment and force projection operations
Force generation and readiness activities
Air refueling planning and coordination
Airfield, runway, and air traffic control operations
Intelligence integration and support
Weapons system employment and tactical execution
Ensure exercise scenarios accurately reflect operational conditions and strategic objectives.
Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement
Coordinate with joint planners, battle staffs, operational units, and other stakeholders to achieve exercise objectives.
Facilitate collaboration among participating organizations to enhance operational realism and training effectiveness.
Support the integration of joint and service-specific capabilities within exercise environments.
Required Qualifications:
TS/SCI clearance required on day one with eligibility for NC2/ESI and Special Access Program (SAP) access (or ability to obtain access within required timeframe).
9 years of experience supporting military air operations, joint doctrine, and operational planning activities.
Bachelor’s degree or additional experience in lieu of degree.
Prior experience working within, or directly supporting, a Joint Force Air Component Command (JFACC) organization.
Demonstrated expertise in:
Joint operational planning processes
Air component operations
Mission planning and execution
Operational order development
Weapons system operations and employment
Deployment planning and force generation activities
Air Operations Center (AOC) functions and processes
Experience supporting Combatant Command, Joint Staff, MAJCOM, or operational-level exercises.
Experience participating in large-scale military exercises, operational training events, or readiness assessments.
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June 8, 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 $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.
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
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