Mission Planning Analyst

Leidos; Marysville (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Mission Planning Analyst at Beale Air Force Base to provide expert guidance on mission planning, survivability, and threat assessment. The role leverages aviation and EW experience to develop tactics and procedures for current and future objectives, coordinating with DoD entities to advance product development.

The ideal candidate will have extensive aviation experience, be able to work in a dynamic environment, and hold an active TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years aviation experience or Master's degree and 6+ years aviation experience as a Pilot, Combat Systems Officer, Electronic Warfare Officer, Weapon Systems Officer, or Navigator.
• TS/SCI security clearance is required; candidates without this clearance will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support program management reviews, human machine interface reviews, and mission planning working groups.
• Identify threats and survivability factors to inform decision making and meet client objectives.
• Liaise with SPO, staff and other DoD organizations to stay current on system capabilities and initiatives.
• Advise on mission planning processes, procedures, efficiency, and training requirements.
• Review and prepare mission plans for test, peacetime, and wartime operations.

Skills

Mission planning systems

ISR operations

Combat mission planning

Aircraft survivability

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8+ years aviation experience

Master's degree + 6+ years aviation experience

Job description

Description

The Mission Planning Analyst (MPA) is a Subject Matter Expert working in a small, close-knit team environment providing expertise in support of Common Mission Control Center requirements. The MPA leverages their aviation, electronic warfare experience, and critical-thinking prowess to develop tactics, techniques, and procedures to counter emerging threats. The MPA will also work and coordinate with DoD entities and agencies to facilitate cutting-edge product development to ensure client capabilities meet current and future objectives. The MPA must possess an in-depth understanding of the key factors in aircraft survivability and combat mission planning to ensure client objectives are met by finding both time-critical and long-term solutions to challenging and unconventional problems. The work schedule may be dynamic in nature. No overseas deployment is required.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Providing support to program management reviews, human machine interface reviews, mission planning and other working groups/conferences.
• Identifying threats and survivability for proper decision making to best meet client objectives.
• Liaise with the System Program Office (SPO), staff, other DoD organizations, and mission planning experts to remain current on system capabilities, developments and initiatives to best advise unit leadership, tacticians, test directors, program managers and mission planners on policies, plans and execution.
• Providing advice and recommending options to manage and improve mission planning processes and procedures, efficiency and effectiveness, equipment capabilities and training requirements.
• Review, develop, and prepare mission plans for test, peacetime and wartime operations.

Required Education & Experience

• This position offers a qualified candidate the unique opportunity to make good use of years of military training and aviation experience. Bachelor's degree and 8+ years aviation experience or Master's degree and 6+ years aviation experience as a Pilot, Combat Systems Officer, Electronic Warfare Officer, Weapon Systems Officer, or Navigator.
• TS/SCI security clearance is required in order to be considered. Candidates who do not possess this level of clearance will not be considered.

Desired Skills

• Strong knowledge of mission planning systems, ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) operations, military aircraft combat mission planning, and the key factors in aircraft survivability. Recent operational experience. Must be comfortable with managing multiple tasks in a dynamic environment and an ability to complete assignments with little or no supervision. Experienced military aviators (pilot or flight officer) of manned and unmanned vehicles. RPA/UAV/UAS mission commanders / mission planners.

Location: Beale Air Force Base

Pay Range

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

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.