Master Air Attack Planner ATO SME

Leidos; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos in Alaska seeks a Master Air Attack Planner and Air Tasking Order SME to advance CFACC air operations planning for PACAF missions. The role focuses on developing MAAPs and daily Air Tasking Orders, supporting AADP/JAOP, and coordinating with JFC planners within the SPD framework at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

The candidate will leverage experience in air operations centers and campaign design to influence CFACC guidance and campaign execution across operations.

Qualifications

• Experience with Air Operations Center planning and operations.
• Familiar with campaign design and planning methodologies.
• TS/SCI eligibility.
• Prior Rated Officer (1C5D) or Weapons Director experience.
• Completion of advanced military education.

Responsibilities

• Develop CFACC air operations estimates and JFC COA recommendations.
• Develop MAAP for the Alaska NORAD Region.
• Publish daily Air Tasking Orders derived from the MAAP.
• Liaise as AOC liaison to JFC planners.
• Support development of the Area Air Defense Plan (AADP) and JAOP.
• Participate in the Joint Planning Process (JPP).

Skills

Air operations planning

Campaign design

Joint planning process

JFC liaison

TS/SCI eligibility

Education

Staff college or equivalent

Job description

The Defense Group at Leidos is seeking a high-impact Master Air Attack Planner and Air Tasking Order SME to join our team at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your Air operational planning expertise in direct support of the PACAF C5ISRO II mission, enabling critical IT and operational capabilities across the Pacific Theater. As part of the Strategy 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 the Area Air Defense Plan (AADP) and Joint Air Operations Plan (JAOP) in alignment with JFC guidance.
• Participate in cross-functional planning efforts through the Joint Planning Process (JPP).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previously Rated Officer or Experienced Weapons Director (1C5D) familiar with flying operations.
• Experience working within an Air 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.
• DABAOPP1

Pay Range

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

Employment Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement

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Commitment and Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.