Mission Partner Liaison [Pacific Air Force (PACAF)]

Leidos; Hawaii; On-site; USD 105,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Mission Partner Liaison to support PACAF at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii as part of the ILS2 contract. The MPL will translate operational requirements into effective logistics and sustainment solutions in support of the Indo-Pacific mission.

The role requires senior-level liaison work with PACAF leadership, coordinating with government personnel on planning, exercises, technology integration, and contingency operations, while shaping ACE logistics concepts and SOPs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years in a PACAF or joint/multi-service environment.
• Strong executive communication, interpersonal, and coordination abilities.
• Experience managing large technical programs with development, logistics, and sustainment.
• Experience supporting large federal or DoD programs with multiple task orders.
• Clearance: Active TS/SCI to start.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Leidos ILS2 PM and PACAF leadership and directorates.
• Build and maintain relationships with PACAF stakeholders across requirements, logistics and planning.
• Coordinate logistics and sustainment solutions with government personnel.
• Maintain situational awareness of joint logistics operations with Leidos MPLs.
• Coordinate on initial requirements through solution execution for PACAF-supported efforts.

Skills

Executive-level communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Coordination

Strategic planning

Relationship building

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Active TS/SCI clearance

Job description

Description

Leidos is seeking a Mission Partner Liaison to support Pacific Air Force (PACAF) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii as part of the Indo-Pacific Logistics and Sustainment Services (ILS2) contract. This position serves as a senior liaison between the Leidos program team and PACAF stakeholders, helping translate operational requirements into effective logistics and sustainment solutions in support of the joint Indo-Pacific mission.

This senior-level position serves as the primary liaison between the Leidos ILS2 Program Manager and Pacific Air Force (PACAF), fostering strategic partnerships that enable mission success across the Indo-Pacific region. The Mission Partner Liaison (MPL) works directly with PACAF leadership and key staff directorates to identify operational requirements, coordinate logistics and sustainment solutions, and align mission needs with ILS2 capabilities. The MPL serves as a trusted advisor and integrator, connecting government stakeholders with Leidos technical and operational teams to support planning, exercises, technology integration, and contingency operations. This role requires exceptional relationship-building skills, operational planning expertise, and the ability to operate effectively with senior military leaders in a dynamic joint special operations environment.

Primary Responsibilities.

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Leidos ILS2 Program Manager (PM) and PACAF leadership and directorates.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with PACAF stakeholders, including organizations responsible for requirements, logistics and sustainment support, planning, exercises, and experimentation.
• Act as a logistics subject matter expert to help plan, coordinate, and execute sustainment activities in close collaboration with government personnel.
• Maintain situational awareness of on-going joint logistics and sustainment operations in collaboration with Leidos MPLs to ensure a cohesive approach to concept and solution development.
• Support coordination of PACAF-supported efforts from initial requirement development through solution execution.
• Identify emerging requirements and communicate them to the Program Manager in a timely manner.
• Help deconflict and prioritize requests against contract scope and mission needs.
• Contribute to SOP development, documentation, reporting, and briefing materials in direct coordination with PACAF’s subject matter experts, as needed.
• Provide real-time support for on-going operations, monitoring performance and ensuring timely issue resolution, while simultaneously conducting strategic planning for future needs and anticipating evolving threats and technological advancements.
• Strategic thinker with a deep understanding of Agile Combat Employment (ACE) logistics and sustainment requirements and support solutions.

Basic Qualifications.

• Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of experience, or a master’s degree and 10+ years of experience, in a PACAF operational, joint, or multi-service environment. Additional experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Strong background in senior staff and/or command-level roles.
• Deep understanding of PACAF operations, logistics and sustainment support, and the USPACOM area of operations in expeditionary settings.
• At least 5 years of experience managing large technical programs involving development, logistics, manufacturing, and sustainment of complex systems.
• Demonstrated experience supporting large federal or DoW programs with multiple concurrent task or delivery orders.
• Exceptional executive-level communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and coordination skills.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required to start.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a logistics planer.
• Background in supply chain management, business administration, operations, or national security.

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Original Posting:

August 17, 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 $105,300.00 - $190,350.00

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

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.