Senior Operations Subject Matter Expert

Senior Operations Subject Matter Expert Tampa, FL Minimum of Secret clearance required The Defense Sector at Leidos is currently looking for a Senior Joint Operations Analyst / Multi-Domain Operations Lead. In this position you will provide expert-level leadership, operational analysis, and mission support across the full spectrum of military operations. This position supports Combatant Commands, Joint Staff organizations, mission partners, and operational assessment activities by delivering comprehensive expertise in planning, execution, testing, and evaluation of joint military capabilities.

The successful candidate will leverage extensive operational experience across all war fighting domains to assess military capabilities, support mission planning, validate operational concepts, and provide actionable recommendations that enhance readiness, interoperability, and mission effectiveness. This role requires a seasoned military operations professional with a broad understanding of joint war fighting functions, operational planning, and deployed combat operations.

• Joint Operations Leadership
  - Provide senior-level management of planning, preparation, research, coordination, and execution of military operations-related tasks, delivering expert analysis, operational insight, and mission-focused recommendations.
• Operational Assessment & Analysis
  - Evaluate operational capabilities, identify limitations and risks, assess mission impacts, and develop focused, achievable recommendations to improve operational effectiveness.
• Analytical Product Development
  - Develop and deliver comprehensive analytical reports, operational assessments, workflow visualizations, mission-thread products, and executive-level briefings for senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Military Mission Planning Support
  - Coordinate, plan, and support the execution of military operations and mission activities across multiple operational environments and mission sets.
• Joint Warfighting Integration
  - Apply expertise across all Joint Warfighting Functions, including Command and Control, Information, Intelligence, Fires, Movement and Maneuver, Protection, and Sustainment.
• Testing & Validation Activities
  - Plan, coordinate, and conduct operational testing, validation, and assessment activities to evaluate mission effectiveness, capability performance, and interoperability.
• Operational Data Analysis
  - Gather, process, and analyze operational data to identify trends, assess performance, and provide decision-quality recommendations supporting operational objectives.
• Multi-Domain Operations Expertise
  - Provide subject matter expertise on Department of the Navy, Joint Force, and Defense organizations, operations, capabilities, tactics, techniques, and procedures across all operational domains.
• Tactical Combat Operations Support
  - Apply operational knowledge gained through deployed and combat-support environments to assess tactical challenges, operational risks, and mission requirements.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Information Collection
  - Conduct interviews with military, civilian, and contractor personnel to accurately extract operational and technical information required for assessments and recommendations.
• Mission Readiness & Sustainment Support
  - Support sustainment efforts to ensure consistent quality, efficiency, productivity, and operational effectiveness across all assigned tasks and projects.
• Training & Knowledge Development
  - Conduct internal training, mentoring, and knowledge-transfer activities aligned with military operations subject matter expertise and organizational requirements.
• Executive Communications
  - Prepare and deliver written reports, briefings, presentations, and other communication products tailored to senior…