Joint Force Air Component Command (JFACC) Exercise Operations Specialist

Leidos Holding$92K — $166K *
Omaha, NE 68104In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • TS/SCI clearance required from day one with eligibility for NC2/ESI and SAP access.
  • 9 years of experience in military air operations and joint doctrine.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
  • Experience directly supporting a Joint Force Air Component Command (JFACC) organization.
  • Demonstrated expertise in joint operational planning, air component operations, and mission execution.

Responsibilities

  • Support design, planning, coordination, execution, and assessment of joint exercises.
  • Contribute to development of operational timelines and training materials.
  • Participate in planning conferences, mission rehearsals, and after-action reviews.
  • Evaluate exercise performance and identify areas for operational improvement.
  • Advise stakeholders on airpower employment and operational integration.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on high-impact strategic military exercises.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Position supports critical US military operations and strategic objectives.
  • Chance to leverage deep expertise in air component operations.
  • Involvement in real-world defense initiatives with national-level implications.
Full Job Description
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. AMSOPP1 If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: June 8, 2026 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.

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