Campaign Planner SME

Leidos; Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (AK); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Alaska seeks a high‑impact Master Air Attack Planner and Air Tasking Order SME to join the Defense Group at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. You will apply air operational planning expertise to support PACAF C5ISRO II mission and CFACC air strategy.

As part of SPD, you will shape near‑term and long‑range air planning that drives campaign design. In this role you will publish daily MAAP/ATO, contribute to JPP efforts, and coordinate with JFC planners across all phases of operations to

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop CFACC air operations estimates and recommend JFC courses of action
• Develop a Daily Master Air Attack Plan (MAAP) for the Alaska NORAD Region
• Publish daily Air Tasking Orders derived from the MAAP
• Serve as AOC liaison to JFC planners for contingency planning
• Support development of the Area Air Defense Plan (AADP) and JAOP
• Participate in cross-functional planning through the Joint Planning Process (JPP)

Skills

Air ops planning

Joint Planning Process (JPP)

CFACC air ops estimates

Education

Advanced military education (Command and Staff College / SAAS / Weapons Instructor School)

Job description

Description

The Defense Group at Leidos is seeking ahigh‑impact Master Air Attack Planner and Air Tasking Order SME to join our team atJoint Base Elmendorf‑Richardson, Alaska. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your Air operational planning expertise in direct support of thePACAF C5ISRO II mission, enabling critical IT and operational capabilities across the Pacific Theater. As part of theStrategy and Plans Division (SPD), you will help shape both near‑term and long‑range, Air planning efforts that drive the Combined Force Air Component Commander’s (CFACC) air strategy. Your work will directly influence campaign design, operational art, and execution planning across all phases of operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop CFACC air operations estimates and provide recommendations for Joint Force Commander (JFC) courses of action.
• Develop a Daily Master Air Attack plan (MAAP) for the Alaska NORAD Region in line with CFACC intent and priorities
• Ability to publish daily Air Tasking Orders that are derived from the MAAP.
• Serve as the AOC liaison to JFC planners for contingency and campaign planning.
• Support development of theArea Air Defense Plan (AADP) andJoint Air Operations Plan (JAOP) in alignment with JFC guidance.
• Participate in cross-functional planning efforts through theJoint Planning Process (JPP).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previously Rated Officer or Experienced Weapons Director (1C5D) familiar with flying operations.
• Experience working within anAir Operations Center (AOC IFTU).
• Completion of advanced military education (e.g., Command and Staff College, SAAS, or equivalent, Weapons Instructor School).
• Deep understanding of campaign design and planning methodologies.
• TS/SCI eligibility.

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Original Posting:

September 3, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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