Combat Collaborative Aircraft; CCA Operational Expert

Overview

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Combat Collaborative Aircraft (CCA) Operational Expert to support the 53d Test and Evaluation Group (TEG) Experimental Operations Unit (EOU) at Creech AFB, NV. Candidate will work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment supporting the initial stand‑up and follow‑on experimental operations of the Air Force's first Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) unit. The primary responsibility is to advise and assist the EOU initial cadre with development of doctrine, organization, experimentation, test, training, material, leadership/personnel construct, facilities, and policy concepts related to CCA.

The position provides warfighter input to drive effective acquisition, test, experimentation, tactics development, and fielding of CCA inside the Next‑Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) family of systems. The successful candidate will work effectively with cross‑functional teams, including engineers, operators, maintainers, and analysts, and will have strong problem‑solving, adaptability, communication, leadership, and attention to detail skills.

THIS IS A SENIOR POSITION. Candidate will apply in‑depth operational expertise, technical knowledge, and leadership in assisting and advising the Experimental Operational Unit (EOU) with development of doctrine, organization, experimentation, test, training, material, leadership/personnel construct, facilities, and policy concepts related to CCA.

• Responsible for coordination, execution, management, risk factor identification and mitigation for experiments, technical demonstrations, and tests on behalf of the EOU.
• Provide operational support for experimental operations event preparation, planning, working groups, execution, and post‑event reports.
• Provide expertise in 5th Gen Fighter operations, academics, unit coordination, and integration with CCA/6th Gen assets.
• Provide advice, recommendations, and briefings to staff principles, agency chiefs, and external organizations on program or experimental operations activities.
• Coordinate with outside agencies including OSD, CJCS, HAF/SAF, ACC, AFMC, 53d WG, 53d TEG, 432d WG, Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), and multiple Intelligence Community (IC) agencies to facilitate planning efforts.
• Assist in developing test plans including concept/scenario development, test objectives and points, overall execution, debrief, and after action/test reports.
• Have extensive current knowledge of NTTR threat, surrogate, test, and Command and Control (C2) capabilities.
• Participate in range infrastructure working groups, design reviews, and technical interchange meetings, resulting in the definition of requirements and CONOPS.
• Participate in surveys/visits with experimental operations participants and infrastructure owners to identify infrastructure shortfalls and required workarounds.
• Serve as subject matter expert for the respective experimental operations activity with military service component and joint partners if required.
• Remain abreast of the latest in joint Tactics, Techniques, Procedures (TTPs) and emerging technology, including US strategies and tactics to address current, emerging, and future threats. Candidate will collaborate with and lead multidisciplinary teams of industry, government and military personnel consisting of engineers, analysts, maintainers, scientists, and operational participants.
• Should be prepared to travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations to support the EOU. Candidate may also be tasked to advise and assist on additional TEG initiatives.

• At least 20 years' experience in tactics, operations, and analysis, including 10 years' experience with 5th generation / stealth aircraft such as the F‑22 and F‑35.
• Experience in test management/execution as well as operational planning. Familiarity with operational test policies, practices, and procedures.
• Familiarity with Nellis AFB operations, including USAFWC organizations and NTTR infrastructure, and range/flight scheduling processes.
• Ability to organize, conduct, and lead meetings, conferences, briefings and site surveys in support of Program Office…