Strategic Bomber SME

Job Summary

• Perform in-depth analysis of USSTRATCOM core mission areas, with a primary focus on strategic bomber operations, force posture, and employment concepts.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on bomber aircraft platforms, the B-1, B-2, B-52, and B-21.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of strategic deterrence initiatives and the integration of bomber capabilities across nuclear and conventional mission sets.
• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of joint exercises, training activities, and operational assessments in alignment with Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) processes.
• Assist in the development of operational plans and strategic documents, including campaign plans, and related assessments.
• Provide senior leaders with informed recommendations regarding bomber force readiness, operational risk, and capability shortfalls.
• Support the integration of bomber operations within broader NC2/NC3 architectures and global strike operations.
• Participate in wargaming activities, scenario design, and post-exercise/operation analysis efforts.
• Collaborate with Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, Military Services, and interagency stakeholders to ensure operational alignment and mission integration.

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with eligibility for NC2/ESI and Special Access Program (SAP) access (or ability to obtain within required timeframe).
• Minimum of 15 years of operational experience as a commissioned officer supporting B-1, B-2, B-52, and/or B-21 bomber missions.
• At least 3 years of experience supporting the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, Combatant Command, Service Headquarters, MAJCOM, or a comparable headquarters-level organization.
• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Graduate of Joint Professional Military Education Phase II.
• Graduate of a Senior Service School (e.g., Air War College, Naval War College, Army War College, or equivalent institution).
• Graduate of an advanced weapons school program (e.g., USAF Weapons School or equivalent).
• Proven experience within an Air Operations Center (AOC).

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.