C2 Subject Matter Expert Suffolk, VA Minimum of Secret clearance required The Defense Sector at Leidos is currently looking for a Multi-Domain Command & Control (C2) Operations Analyst / Common Operational Picture (COP). In this position you will provide expert-level leadership, operational analysis, and mission support across Joint, Combined, and Coalition Command and Control environments. This position supports Combatant Commands, Joint Staff organizations, Service Components, and mission partners by enabling effective command and control, situational awareness, operational decision-making, and information sharing across all war fighting domains.
The successful candidate will leverage extensive experience operating and integrating Multi-Domain C2 capabilities, Common Operational Pictures (COPs), Tactical Data Link (TDL) networks, and Friendly Force Tracking (FFT) systems to support strategic, operational, and tactical missions. This role combines operational expertise, technical acumen, and analytical rigor to enhance mission effectiveness and interoperability across the Joint Force.
- C2 Operations Support — Provide support to planning, preparation, research, coordination, and execution of Command and Control (C2)-related tasks, delivering expert analysis and operational guidance.
- Multi-Domain C2 Integration — Apply expert knowledge of Joint and Multi-Domain C2 doctrine, processes, and operational concepts to support mission planning, execution, and assessment activities.
- Analytical Product Development — Develop and deliver detailed operational assessments, analytical reports, workflow visualization products, mission-thread analyses, and executive-level briefings.
- Situational Awareness Management — Facilitate effective communication and coordination to establish and maintain shared situational awareness across Joint, Coalition, Interagency, and mission-partner organizations.
- Common Operational Picture Operations — Operate, monitor, manage, and maintain Multi-Domain Joint, Combined, and Coalition Common Operational Pictures (COPs) supporting strategic, operational, and tactical decision-makers.
- Operations Center Support — Provide operational expertise within Joint Operations Centers (JOCs), Service-level Operations Centers, and comparable command-and-control environments, delivering combat coordination and time-sensitive operational recommendations to leadership.
- Testing & Validation Activities — Conduct testing, assessment, and validation activities to evaluate C2 systems, information exchange capabilities, and mission effectiveness.
- Operational Data Analysis — Gather, process, and analyze operational data to assess performance, identify capability gaps, evaluate operational impacts, and develop actionable recommendations.
- Friendly Force Tracking Expertise — Operate and assess Friendly Force Tracking (FFT) systems and tactical C2 devices to ensure accurate force visibility and operational coordination.
- Tactical Data Link Management — Support planning, configuration, management, and assessment of Tactical Data Link (TDL) networks to ensure secure, resilient, and effective information exchange across mission partners and operational forces.
- C2 Interoperability Assessment — Evaluate and improve interoperability between Joint, Coalition, and Service command-and-control systems to enhance operational effectiveness across multi-domain environments.
- Troubleshooting & Problem Resolution — Diagnose and resolve C2 connectivity issues, data exchange challenges, and information-sharing limitations that affect operational command and control capabilities.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Information Collection — Interview operational and technical military, civilian, and contractor…
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