Air Defense Control SME

Booz Allen Hamilton; Boswell's Corner (VA); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Air Defense Control SME to lead tactical air defense planning, integration, and execution for DoD missions. You will apply DOTMLPF-P concepts and provide expert analysis on systems across MACCS and air warfare domains.

The role requires extensive experience in tactical air operations, advanced C2 capabilities, and a TS/SCI clearance, working within a dynamic defense environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating within a TAOC to direct aircraft and air-defense assets.
• Familiarity with C2 systems and air defense planning procedures.
• Ability to integrate intelligence for targeting and fire support planning.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate air defense operations and battle management in complex environments.
• Evaluate and apply air and missile defense concepts for DoW missions.
• Provide guidance on C2 integration and mission effectiveness.

Skills

TAOC ops

Link-16

MUM-T

MACCS

Fire control

Radar integration

3D battlespace

Marine aviation

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Air Defense Control SME

The Opportunity: As a defense mission professional, you ask questions others don’t. You understand the nuances of complex situations. You use your skills to think bigger and push further, solving complex problems. We’re looking for an expert like you to create solutions for missions that keep our nation safe. As a defense mission professional, you’ll bring your DOTMLPF‑P expertise to work on projects for DoW. You’ll research, develop, analyze, assess, plan, and support exercises and experiments. You’ll be a trusted advisor to our clients, and we’ll look to you to identify, analyze, and evaluate complex systems, policies, and processes as part of service missions. You’ll guide the work we do for DoW and the solutions we deliver for military missions and national defense strategy. Further your career with us as you help solve complex design, integration, and analytical problems for DoW. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• Experience operating within a Tactical Air Operations Center (TAOC) to direct aircraft and air‑defense assets, integrate intelligence for targeting, prosecute deep air support missions, and identify and classify aircraft
• Experience with emerging aviation capabilities such as aviation C2, MAGTF aviation integration, Link‑16, MUM‑T, and kill webs
• Experience evaluating Marine aviation command and control personnel in the employment of the Marine Air Command and Control System (MACCS) for aviation operations in support of the Marine Air Ground Task Force
• Experience analyzing and implementing fire control procedures to provide accurate deployment of missiles and fire support systems
• Experience with Operational aviation
• Experience with MAWTS‑1, ACEs, MALS, MAGs, or fleet aviation units
• Knowledge of current Marine Corps aviation concepts, TTPs, modernization efforts and kill web architecture
• Ability to apply fixed‑wing sensor management, radar integration, and weapons‑employment principles to generate accurate 3D battlespace awareness and support coordinated air‑and‑surface track operations
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• 12+ years of experience planning, organizing, and directing tactical air operations, managed radar networks, and integrated surface and airborne fires within the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) or joint force
• 5+ years of experience in working with senior executive‑level officials
• 2+ years of experience in a joint or Service Headquarters organization
• Possession of excellent research, analytic, and writing skills
• Graduate of the Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS‑1) Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course, the U.S. Navy Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor Program (TOPGUN), or USAF Weapons School Clearance

Compensation

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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Work Model

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