Mission Defense SME

Mission Defense SME

Ensure operational war fighting needs for long‑range precision fires are fully represented by providing subject matter expertise in employment concepts, capability development, and system‑of‑systems integration, supported by deep expertise in Department of Defense acquisition processes. Lead the integration of long‑range fires into multi‑domain chain constructs, operational plans, and future force design, while synchronizing delivery of long‑range strike capabilities across platforms, sensors, command and control (C2), and targeting processes in coordination with mission partners.

Utilize experience across the full acquisition lifecycle, from requirements development through contract award and execution, while shaping, qualifying, and capturing new business opportunities within DoD and federal agencies. Serve as a program office subject‑matter expert for weapons integration across Air Force platforms, delivering technical and operational analysis while reviewing and aligning weapons integration roadmaps, sustainment challenges, and mission planning system development.

Conduct system‑of‑systems assessments to evaluate long‑range strike employment concepts, supporting modeling, simulation, and operational analysis events to assess performance in future combat scenarios. Provide senior leader recommendations on investment priorities, risk mitigation, and capability development to enhance long‑range strike effectiveness.

• Lead integration of long‑range fires into multi‑domain operational plans and future force design.
• Synchronize delivery of long‑range strike capabilities across platforms, sensors, C2, and targeting processes.
• Utilize full acquisition lifecycle experience to shape, qualify, and capture new business opportunities.
• Serve as program‑office subject‑matter expert for weapons integration across Air Force platforms.
• Conduct system‑of‑systems assessments and support modeling, simulation, and operational analysis events.
• Provide recommendations on investment priorities, risk mitigation, and capability development.

• Experience in full lifecycle Department of Defense acquisition processes.
• Experience aligning aviation capabilities with advanced weapons systems, electronic warfare, or integrated mission systems.
• Experience in USAF operational planning, targeting, or weapons employment.
• Knowledge of tactical datalinks, including Link 16 and Common Data Link (CDL).
• Knowledge of standoff munitions employment, integration, or program management.
• Ability to translate operational needs into formal requirements and coordinate across multiple organizations.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree.

• Experience at the MAJCOM or Air Staff level.
• Experience in advanced weapons integration, program management, acquisition, or system‑of‑systems planning.
• Experience with CAF platforms that employ related standoff weapons.
• Excellent communication skills.

Salary range: $86,800.00 to $ (annualized USD). Benefits include health, life, disability, financial, retirement, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for the benefit programs. The posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.