Campaign Planner SME

The Defense Group at Leidos is seeking a high‑impact Campaign Planner SME to join our team at Joint Base Elmendorf‑Richardson, Alaska
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This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your operational planning expertise in direct support of the PACAF C5

ISRO II mission
, enabling critical IT and operational capabilities across the Pacific Theater. As part of the Strategy and Plans Division (SPD), you will help shape both near‑term and long‑range planning efforts that drive the Combined Force Air Component Commander’s (CFACC) air, space, and cyberspace strategy. Your work will directly influence campaign design, operational art, and execution planning across all phases of operations.

• Develop CFACC air operations estimates and provide recommendations for Joint Force Commander (JFC) courses of action.
• Translate strategic and commander guidance into intermediate military objectives (IMOs), tasks, and assessment measures.
• Serve as the AOC liaison to JFC planners for contingency and campaign planning.
• Support development of the Area Air Defense Plan (AADP) and Joint Air Operations Plan (JAOP) in alignment with JFC guidance.
• Participate in cross‑functional planning efforts through the Joint Planning Process (JPP).

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience (additional experience may substitute for degree).
• SECRET clearance on Day 1.
• Demonstrated expertise with the Joint Planning Process for air operations.
• Proven ability to brief senior leaders on plans and operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
  Experience leading operational planning teams.

• Experience working within an Air Operations Center (AOC IFTU).
• Completion of advanced military education (e.g., Command and Staff College, SAAS, or equivalent).
• Deep understanding of campaign design and planning methodologies.
• TS/SCI eligibility.

$92,300.00 - $

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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