Air Mobility Operations​/AOC & AFFOR Subject Matter Expert; SME

Air Mobility Operations / 618 AOC & AFFOR Staff Subject Matter Expert (SME)

This role works directly with a multi-discipline team supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory and AMC senior leaders to modernize and strengthen enterprise mobility processes. It is an opportunity to apply real-world operational experience to have strategic impacts at the strategic level.

Work is primarily on-site at AMC Headquarters with limited telework based on mission needs.

C5T Corporation is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business headquartered at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Founded in 2005 by three veterans, C5T values practical, innovative-minded professionals with a passion for mission success. We specialize in bridging the gap between operational and technical domains to support critical Department of Defense missions.

Core Values:
Integrity, Excellence, Patriotism

C5T is seeking an Air Mobility Operations / 618 AOC & AFFOR Staff Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a multi-disciplinary action research team working with the Air Force Research Laboratory and Air Mobility Command. This position supports transformation initiatives at AMC Headquarters and contributes to complex organizational research efforts. The SME applies deep operational and staff expertise to ensure research outcomes and innovative solutions are grounded in current DoD and USAF doctrine, concepts, and tactics.

This role involves close daily collaboration with senior government civilian and military leaders, contractor teammates, and C5T colleagues.

Location:

Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Work will primarily take place in government work spaces, with some time in company offices and occasional telework as mission needs allow.

• Provide expert insight into AMC operational constructs and 618 AOC processes
• Advise on MAJCOM Headquarters and AFFOR staff integration
• Assess staff coordination mechanisms, recommend practical improvements, and support their implementation
• Translate operational challenges into actionable leadership recommendations
• Support enterprise-level organizational research and modernization initiatives
• Collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data
• Participate in research project design, planning, and execution
• Support research project management actions as needed
• Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings and written products
• Ensure compliance with security and documentation requirements
• Maintain current understanding of DoD, USAF, and AMC doctrine and policies

• 10+ years of uniformed experience in airlift, air refueling, or global mobility operations
• 2+ years of MAJCOM-level staff or 618 AOC experience
• Strong understanding of AFFOR staff roles and AMC Headquarters processes
• Completion of Intermediate or Senior Developmental Education
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to engage senior leaders effectively
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance

• Experience with AFFOR staff processes at AMC
• Current or recent Headquarters AMC experience, especially within A3
• Project Management Professional Training and/or certification
• Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt training and/or certification
• Familiarity with AMC transformation initiatives
• Experience with Palantir Foundry platform, especially related to Maven or Envision

Former Air Mobility aviators are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental benefits including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Responsible Paid Time Off aligned with mission needs

C5T is a merit-based employer committed to affirmative action and nondiscrimination for all qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 and VEVRAA.