AOC Operations SME

Booz Allen Hamilton; City of Rome (NY); On-site; USD 113,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an experienced Air Operations Center (AOC) Operations Subject Matter Expert to support modernization and optimization of complex C2 environments. The role blends operational acumen with architecture, data pathways, workflow automation, and mission-system integration, shaping enterprise planning and enablement activities.

You will lead improvements, translate operational needs into system and workflow requirements, and brief senior government leaders on priorities and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in AOC operations and related divisions such as Combat Plans, Combat Ops, ISR, Strategy, Air Mobility, AMD, COD, or ISRD.
• Experience in operational planning and execution processes including ATO/ACO production, Master Air Attack Plan development, dynamic targeting, ISR collection management, and real-time C2 operations.
• Experience supporting or leading modernization efforts for C2, ISR, or other mission-critical enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the operational SME for AOC processes, supporting mission threads spanning strategy development, MAAP or ATO production, targeting, ISR synchronization, and dynamic execution.
• Translate AOC operational needs into actionable system, workflow, and architectural requirements supporting modernization, automation, and performance improvements.
• Support operational planning and scenario development for modernization tasking areas aligned with AOC warfighter architecture, enablement, and acceleration workstreams.
• Collaborate with engineering and architecture teams to optimize mission workflows and ensure emerging capabilities align with operational needs.
• Identify inefficiencies, manual processes, and operational bottlenecks, and partner with technical teams to define improvements.
• Provide operational input into modernization planning, KRADOS-related capabilities, and C2 system enhancement activities.
• Support system evaluation, workflow analysis, and end-to-end mission thread assessments to ensure new capabilities enhance tempo, accuracy, and decision superiority.
• Brief senior government and military leadership on operational impacts, modernization priorities, and capability gaps.
• Facilitate collaboration across government, engineering, development, and operations teams to ensure alignment of mission needs and technical solutions.

Skills

AOC operations

Operational planning

Mission systems integration

C2 modernization

Stakeholder briefing

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Number: R0248191

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly experienced Air Operations Center (AOC) Operations Subject Matter Expert to support the modernization, transformation, and operational optimization of complex C2 environments. This role blends deep operational expertise with an understanding of technical modernization efforts including architecture, data pathways, workflow automation, and mission‑system integration as reflected in current AOC technical planning, architectural workstreams, and enablement activities documented across internal AOC project plans and technical tasking files. You’ll leverage expertise executing AOC battle rhythm activities and leading improvements across Strategy, Plans, Operations, ISR, and Air Mobility divisions, with the ability to shape requirements that drive enterprise‑scale operational enhancement.

How You’ll Contribute

• Serve as the operational SME for AOC processes, supporting mission threads spanning strategy development, MAAP or ATO production, targeting, ISR synchronization, and dynamic execution
• Translate AOC operational needs into actionable system, workflow, and architectural requirements supporting modernization, automation, and performance improvements
• Support operational planning and scenario development for modernization tasking areas aligned with AOC warfighter architecture, enablement, and acceleration workstreams
• Collaborate with engineering and architecture teams to optimize mission workflows and ensure emerging capabilities align with operational needs
• Identify inefficiencies, manual processes, and operational bottlenecks, and partner with technical teams to define improvements
• Provide operational input into modernization planning, KRADOS‑related capabilities, and C2 system enhancement activities
• Support system evaluation, workflow analysis, and end‑to‑end mission thread assessments to ensure new capabilities enhance tempo, accuracy, and decision superiority
• Brief senior government and military leadership on operational impacts, modernization priorities, and capability gaps
• Facilitate collaboration across government, engineering, development, and operations teams to ensure alignment of mission needs and technical solutions

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have

• 8+ years of experience with AOC operations across one or more divisions such as Combat Plans, Combat Ops, ISR, Strategy, Air Mobility, AMD, COD, or ISRD
• Experience in operational planning and execution processes including ATO or ACO production, Master Air Attack Plan development, dynamic targeting, ISR collection management, and real‑time C2 operations
• Experience supporting or leading modernization efforts for C2, ISR, or other mission‑critical enterprise systems
• Ability to articulate operational requirements to technical teams and translate technical changes back into mission impact
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have

• Experience with AOC enterprise modernization efforts, including architectural activities, digital engineering, KRADOS‑related development, and workstreams captured in internal AOC project documentation
• Experience supporting tech‑enabled transformation for warfighter workflows, data integration, automation, or decision‑support tooling
• Experience with MBSE, workflow modeling, or operational thread analysis for C2 and ISR environments
• Experience collaborating with AFLCMC or HBB, AFRL, or joint C2 modernization organizations
• Ability to speak to tactical, operational, and technical audiences
• Possession of strong briefing and stakeholder‑engagement skills

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well‑being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

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 $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (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.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in‑person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people‑first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.