Senior Executive Advisor to Royal Saudi Air Force

Senior Executive Advisor – Leidos, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Full‑time, on‑site). This one‑year assignment, with option for renewal, supports a U.S. Air Force Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program in Saudi Arabia.

• Provide strategic consultation to the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) Commander and staff on air & space operations.
• Produce graduate‑level papers, executive summaries, and briefings for senior leadership.
• Coordinate timely and comprehensive engagement with external agencies.
• Advise on operational procedures and transformation initiatives for the RSAF.
• Recommend aircraft retrofit, recapitalization, sustainment, and disposal options.
• Prepare in‑depth analyses, reports, studies, briefings, and recommendations covering the full spectrum of RSAF programs.
• Conduct research on key topics supporting the RSAF strategic agenda and provide input to the Commander.
• Promote RSAF objectives through active engagement at all staff levels.
• Articulate relevant perspectives on RSAF programs across all staff levels to the Commander.
• Prepare senior‑leadership meetings, including agenda, content, and key messages.
• Manage the Commander’s information exchange to ensure effective communication across staff.
• Ensure urgent inquiries and emerging issues are brought to the Commander’s attention.
• Participate in relevant ad‑hoc projects.
• Stay current on global military trends and innovations for robust input and analysis.
• Write occasional “think pieces” examining larger trends and implications for the RSAF portfolio.
• Serve as a role model and representative for the Commander, Commander's staff, and the RSAF.
• Adhere to all RSAF policies, procedures, standards, and practices.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Commander within the scope and limitations of the CETS Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA).

• Master’s degree and a minimum of 15 years of directly relevant experience (advanced degree may be considered in lieu of experience).
• Retired USAF Brigadier General (O-7) strongly preferred; retired USAF Colonel (O-6) with exceptional aviation and international relations experience will be considered.
• Graduate of senior‑level Professional Military Education (PME).
• Previous experience on the U.S. Air Force or U.S. Joint Staff delivering support to senior leadership.
• Demonstrated knowledge of air and space combat operations, planning, communications, and training.
• Experience with international acquisition practices, including arms control and high‑tech equipment.
• Ability to work long hours and travel as necessary, governed by contract provisions.
• Proven performance supporting Base Operations, Sector Operations, and contractual compliance—including program management and associated tools.
• Strong communication skills, adept at designing professional presentations and public speaking.
• Strategic, top‑down problem‑solving capabilities with holistic thinking and attention to detail.
• High‑level analytical skills translating data into clear, decision‑driving briefs.
• Professional, reliable, trustworthy, with a capacity for confidentiality, discretion, and tact.
• Dynamic, lateral thinker capable of managing multiple difficult tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Critical thinker with analytical competence comfortable in dialogue with senior leaders.
• Exhibits high personal integrity, sound judgment, honesty, and ethics.
• Excellent organization skills and strong learning agility.

• Accomplished writer and public speaker.
• Knowledge of and experience with the Royal Saudi Air Force and Air Defense Operations.
• Understanding of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Vision 2030, Ministry of Defense transformation, and key national defense strategy documents.
• Familiarity with unclassified, open‑source partner‑nation strategic master plans, military strategies, and readiness benchmarks.
• Experience with international business agreements, including arms control and acquisition processes.
• Project management experience and ability to accomplish complex tasks within specified time frames.
• Experience with change management processes and procedures.

$ – $ (annual)

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement plans.

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.