Senior Executive Advisor to Royal Saudi Air Force

Description

Leidos is seeking a Senior Executive Advisor to support a U.S. Air Force Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This is a one‑year assignment with an option to renew. Assignment location:
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

• Provide superior consultation to the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) Commander and Commander's staff regarding strategic decisions related to RSAF Air & Space Operations.
• Provide graduate‑level papers, executive summaries, and briefings to the Commander and senior leadership, and facilitate timely and comprehensive coordination with external agencies.
• Provide advice on the operational procedures and transformation initiatives for the RSAF.
• Prepare recommendations for aircraft retrofit, recapitalization, sustainment, and disposal.
• Proactively prepare in‑depth, critical analyses, reports, studies, briefings and recommendations covering the full spectrum of the RSAF Programs.
• Conduct research and analyses on key topics from internal and external sources on selected topics regarding the RSAF strategic agenda and prepare input for the Commander.
• Promote RSAF objectives through active engagement at all levels of staff.
• Ensure relevant perspectives regarding RSAF Programs across all staff levels are articulated to the Commander.
• Prepare senior leadership team meetings, including agenda, content, and key messages.
• Facilitate management of Commander's information exchange to ensure effective communication across staff.
• Ensure urgent inquiries and emerging issues are brought to the Commander's attention.
• Participate actively in relevant ad‑hoc projects.
• Keep up to date on global military trends and innovations to enable 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 and within the scope, limitations and provisos, and restrictions of the CETS Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA).

• Master's degree and minimum 15 years of directly relevant experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.
• Retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier General or above (O‑7) strongly preferred; retired U.S. Air Force Colonel (O‑6) with exceptional aviation experience and international relations background would be considered.
• Graduate of senior‑level Professional Military Education (PME).
• Previous experience on United States 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 in international acquisition practices including arms control and high‑tech equipment.
• Ability to work long hours and travel as necessary and governed by contract provisions.
• Proven performance supporting all aspects of Base Operations, Sector Operations, and contractual compliance with demonstrated performance in program management and associated tools.
• Demonstrated communication ability adept at designing professional presentations and public speaking.
• Strategic and top‑down problem‑solving capabilities and able to think holistically with attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills able to translate data into easy‑to‑understand briefs that drive strategic decisions.
• Highly developed communication aptitude, both written and verbal, with an ability to prepare high‑level reports for the Commander and staff, and communicate complex issues and concepts clearly, succinctly.
• Solid leadership and professional maturity with demonstrated ability to collaborate, engage, build relationships and networks, and influence others regarding complex, conflicting and ambiguous issues.
• Intellectual acumen able to bring new ideas into strategic discussions and contribute to setting the agenda.
• Natural leadership with talent to gain buy‑in and inspire others to deliver exceptional results.
• Ability to identify opportunities for and influence change, and lead continuous improvement…