Airspace Policy & Mission Planning Analyst

Qualis LLC; Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off and Holidays

Educational, professional development,

Certification reimbursement

Disability and Life Insurance

Job summary

Qualis LLC seeks an Airspace Management Program Analyst to support PACAF from Hickam AFB, Hawaii. The role provides SME guidance on airspace requirements, environment coordination and mission sustainment for DoD operations.

The candidate will analyze policies, coordinate with Air Staff, MAJCOMs and international partners, and help manage sUAS programs while maintaining documentation and compliance with DoD directives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in aviation, aeronautics, public policy or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in airspace management, operations planning or mission sustainment in a DoD/government setting.
• Knowledge of airspace policy, environmental coordination, and regulatory frameworks (FAA, DoD, USAF).
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with senior military and civilian stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Active Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Support development and advocacy of airspace proposals to enable DAF and PACAF missions.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including Air Staff, MAJCOMs, FAA, DoD and international partners.
• Analyze DAF, DoW and international airspace policies to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Track and assess impacts from airspace encroachment using MCAT and other tools.
• Assist in PACAF guidance to mitigate risks to airspace access.
• Represent PACAF in interagency forums and public hearings on negotiations and coordination.
• Provide SME support to PACAF’s Mission Sustainment Working Group and sUAS programs.
• Assist units in establishing, maintaining and operating sUAS programs per AFMAN and FAA guidance.
• Coordinate counter-UAS efforts with PACAF/A4S.
• Maintain program documentation, status reports and compliance tracking per DoD requirements.

Skills

Airspace management

Policy analysis

Stakeholder interfacing

Project coordination

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation/Aeronautics/Public Policy or related field

Tools

MCAT

SharePoint

Confluence

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Qualis LLC seeks an Airspace Management Program Analyst to support PACAF from Hickam AFB, Hawaii. The role provides SME guidance on airspace requirements, environment coordination and mission sustainment for DoD operations.

The candidate will analyze policies, coordinate with Air Staff, MAJCOMs and international partners, and help manage sUAS programs while maintaining documentation and compliance with DoD directives.