Fighter Planning Subject Matter Expert; SME

MTSI is seeking Fighter Planning SME to support the USAF Warfare Center team at Nellis AFB.

Candidate will be responsible for work in a multitasking, quick-paced, dynamic environment supporting USAF Warfare Center Large Force Exercises, Operational Test and Tactics Development. Candidate will support planning and execution of Chairman, Joint Chief of Staff (CJCS), Combatant Command (COCOM), and Major Command (MAJCOM)-level exercises and events.

• Provide coordination, execution, management, risk factor identification and mitigation for exercises/demonstrations/experiments on behalf of the USAFWC.
• Support planning and execution of Chairman, Joint Chief of Staff (CJCS) and Combatant Command (COCOM)-level exercises.
• Provide expertise in fighter aircraft systems (F-22, F-35, F-16, F-15), operations, academics and exercise/experiment coordination and facilitation.
• Assist in the development of exercise tasks to include concept development, scenario development, main exercise objectives, joint exercise control group operations, overall execution management, and after-action review.
• Advise and assist operational and strategic planners in the development of current and future contingency plans and assist in development of contingency requirements based on current operations.
• Provide advice, recommendations, and briefings to staff principals, agency chiefs, and external organizations on OPLAN or exercise design activities.
• Assist, as required, in conduct of theater level STRAT/TET/MAAP processes resulting in development of on the shelf Air Tasking Orders and/or Air Battle Plans for contingency and deliberate planning efforts.
• Coordinate with HHQ and other commands to develop and manage long-range exercise schedules with ACC, USAFWC, and supported staffs.
• Familiar with exercise policies, practices, and procedures; experience with exercise interpretation/analysis and translation into operational recommendations.
• Facilitate coordination and exercise planning and control with appropriate USAFWC and external/partner agencies including DOE, NRO, and NTTR.
• Have extensive current knowledge of NTTR threat, surrogate, and command and control capabilities.
• Participate in range infrastructure working groups, design reviews, and technical interchange meetings, defining requirements and CONOPS.
• Participate in surveys/visits with exercise participants and infrastructure owners to identify infrastructure shortfalls and required workarounds.
• Provide results and lessons learned briefings to exercise participants at an instructional level.
• Assist in developing and publishing formal exercise after-action reports in coordination with the supported mission partner.
• Serve as subject matter expert for the respective exercises with military service component and joint partners for assigned exercises.
• Remain abreast of latest joint tactics, techniques, procedures and emerging technology.
• Collaborate with and lead multidisciplinary teams of industry, government, and military personnel consisting of engineers, analysts, scientists, and operational participants.
• May also be tasked to advise and assist on additional USAFWC initiatives.

• At least 10 years of experience in tactics, operations, and analysis including 5 years with fighter aircraft (F-22, F-35, F-16, or F-15).
• Experience in exercise management and operational planning.
• Familiarity with exercise policies, practices, and procedures; experience with exercise interpretation/analysis and translation into operational recommendations.
• Familiarity with Nellis AFB operations, USAFWC organizations, NTTR infrastructure, and range/flight scheduling processes.
• Ability to organize, conduct, and lead meetings, conferences, briefings, and site surveys in support of Combatant Commander objectives; strong leadership and customer interface skills.
• Expertise conducting liaison with national-level agencies, DoD services, Combatant Commands, and intelligence agencies.
• Good analytic skills and capability to operate in a multitasking environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to provide briefings to CAF warfighters and staff officers at a…