Tactical C2 Operations SME - Langley AFB, VA

Serco; Al Bihouth; On-site; AED 441,000 - 661,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. seeks a Tactical Command and Control (C2) Operations SME for the CAF DTC at Langley AFB, VA. You will facilitate distributed training for U.S. and allied aircrews by role-playing ABM, AOC, ADAFCO, ISR assets, and aircraft in DMO events using ASCOT, CES, NGTS, and MACE.

The role requires an active DoD Secret clearance (with ability to obtain TS/SCI and SAP/SAR), plus experience as ABM/AIC/WD and a relevant degree with years of experience. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI and SAP/SAR.
• Experience as Air Battle Manager (ABM), Air Intercept Controller (AIC) or Weapons Director (WD).
• Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years’ C2 experience; advanced degrees acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, plan, brief, execute, and debrief Large Force Exercises and Small Team events.
• Attend exercise planning conferences and translate unit training requirements into missions.
• Provide consulting to military clients to develop and evaluate training and doctrine.

Skills

Active DoD Secret clearance

ABM/AIC/WD experience

Travel willingness 10%

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with 9 years in C2

Master’s Degree with 7 years

PhD with 4 years

Tools

ASCOT

CES

NGTS

MACE

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

Serco seeks a Tactical Command and Control (C2) Operations SME for Air Combat Command’s Combat Air Forces Distributed Training Center (CAF DTC) at Langley AFB, VA. Daily, the CAF DTC provides world-class integration training in large force and small team formats to combat units around the globe against cutting-edge threats in a boundless virtual battlespace.

An active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance with ability to obtain to TS/SCI and SAP/SAR is required.

If selected, you will facilitate integration training for U.S. and allied military aircrew, air battle managers, and Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs) by role-playing various positions in Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) events, including Air Battle Manager (ABM), Air Operations Center (AOC), Air Defense Artillery Fire Control Officer (ADAFCO), ISR assets (RC-135V/W, P-8A, etc.), military aircraft, etc. You’ll learn and execute missions using Advanced Simulation Combat Operations Trainer (ASCOT), Combat Environment Server (CES), Next Generation Threat System (NGTS), and/or Modern Air Combat Environment (MACE). You’ll stay current on threats, tactics, techniques, and procedures by reviewing tactics manuals, flash bulletins and tactics bulletins.

In this role, you will:

• Support daily training by scheduling, mission planning, creating mission materials, briefing, executing, and debriefing the DTC’s Large Force Exercises (LFEs) and Small Team events.

• Attend CAF exercise planning conferences (e.g. RED FLAG), meetings, and sites to discuss unit training requirements. Then, you’ll help the DTC incorporate those unit training requirements into missions.

• Provide consulting expertise to military and/or defense clients to develop and evaluate military training and doctrine. You may provide specialized planning and/or execution expertise in specialized phases of military training exercises--including doctrinal development, scenario development, after action review and data analysis.

The U.S. Air Force can only train to its full capability against modern threats in a virtual environment. Be a part of that environment and continue to make the USAF the best air force in the world, at the CAF DTC.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• An active Secret security clearance with ability to obtain to TS/SCI and SAP/SAR

• To be a former Air Battle Manager (ABM), Air Intercept Controller (AIC) or Weapons Director (WD) with any of the following: E-3 (AWACS), E-2, CRC, TAOC, or BMCS

• A Bachelor’s Degree with 9 years’ experience in command and control,

• or a Master’s degree with 7 years’ experience,

• or PhD with 4 years’ experience

• A thorough knowledge of applicable AFTTP 3-1 or other service equivalent manual

• A thorough knowledge of ALSSA Brevity and ALSSA Air Control Communication

• Operationally relevant experience within the past 10 years (simulator experience considered)

• To be able to travel 10%.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Possessing an active DoD Top Secret security clearance

• Graduate of USAF Weapons School (WIC), TOPGUN, Marine Aviation Weapons & Tactics Squadron (MAWTS), Carrier Airborne Early Warning Weapons School (CAEWWS), or Advanced Weapons Director Course (AWD)

• Mission Commander qualified

• Instructor experience

• Thorough knowledge of 5th gen fighter employment and/or integration

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [e-mail] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well‑being and work‑life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time‑off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job‑related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long‑term incentive opportunities.Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full‑time employees (part‑time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract

• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

• Employee Assistance Plan

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us .

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [e-mail] .