PROJECT MANAGER

Air Combat Command; Nellis Air Force Base Census-Designated Place (NV); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Combat Command at Nellis AFB seeks a Project Manager and Defensive Space SME to oversee initiatives in the Shadow Operations Center-Nellis (ShOC-N). You will coordinate ACC- and industry-sponsored technologies through cybersecurity, network and data configuration, and cross-domain integration for mission-ready solutions.

The role emphasizes scenario design, JADC2/ABMS app assessment, and multi-domain modeling within a live/synthetic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Battlelab/USAF projects and coordinating with HQ Air Force and Air Combat Command.
• Ability to assess JADC2/ABMS software and TTPs for integration into battlelab environments.
• Experience with live, synthetic environment (LSE) modeling and multi-domain simulations.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and directs Battlelab activities at 805 CTS as a Project Manager.
• Serve as Defensive Space SME to assess and integrate JADC2/ABMS applications.
• Develop multi-domain scenarios and execute simulations to support LSE capabilities.

Skills

Project management

Defensive Space SME

Cybersecurity coordination

Multi-domain integration

Scenario design

Job description

• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

Key Responsibilities

The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as the Project Manager and Defensive Space Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the Shadow Operations Center-Nellis (805 CTS) with a responsibility for providing project management duties to navigate Headquarters Air Force and Air Combat Command sponsored technologies and/or industry partners through processes to include coordinating for cybersecurity, network and data configuration, multi-domain integration, scenario design, execution, and assessments.

Duties: Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of United States Air Force Warfare (USAFWC) Shadow Operation Center (ShOC-N) Battlelab at the 805 Combat Training Squadron (CTS) as a Battlelab Project Manager. Serve as Defensive Space Subject Matter Expert (SME) to functionally and operationally assess JADC2/ABMS applications, software and TTPs for integration into the Battlelab.

Conduct multi-domain modeling and simulation execution and scenario development to support the organic Battlelab live, synthetic environment (LSE) capability for the 805 CTS.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air Combat Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $108719 – $141337/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-15.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.