Campaign Planner SME

Position Overview

The Defense Group at Leidos is seeking a high‑impact Campaign Planner SME to join our team at Joint Base Elmendorf‑Richardson, Alaska.

This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your operational planning expertise in direct support of the PACAF C5

ISRO II mission, enabling critical IT and operational capabilities across the Pacific Theater.

• Develop CFACC air operations estimates and provide recommendations for Joint Force Commander (JFC) courses of action.
• Translate strategic and commander guidance into intermediate military objectives (IMOs), tasks, and assessment measures.
• Serve as the AOC liaison to JFC planners for contingency and campaign planning.
• Support development of the Area Air Defense Plan (AADP) and Joint Air Operations Plan (JAOP) in alignment with JFC guidance.
• Participate in cross‑functional planning efforts through the Joint Planning Process (JPP).

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience (additional experience may substitute for degree).
• SECRET clearance on Day 1.
• Demonstrated expertise with the Joint Planning Process for air operations.
• Proven ability to brief senior leaders on plans and operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience leading operational planning teams.

• Experience working within an Air Operations Center (AOC IFTU).
• Completion of advanced military education (e.g., Command and Staff College, SAAS, or equivalent).
• Deep understanding of campaign design and planning methodologies.
• TS/SCI eligibility.
• DABAOPP
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.