Senior Army Aviation Recon & Maneuver Planner

Saic; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks an Army Recon Attack Aviation & Maneuver Support Planner to join USARCENT support at Shaw Air Force Base, SC. Travel to austere locations may be required. The role focuses on design, coordination, and SME analysis to enable Army Aviation operations across multiple theaters.

The candidate will develop CONOPs, assess risks, and provide expert input for mission planning and government briefings, working with joint and coalition planners and government liaisons.

Qualifications

• Military aviation schooling or PME (Officer/Warrant) or equivalent experience.
• 8–10 years in Army reconnaissance, attack aviation, UAS, or maneuver planning.
• Experience supporting aviation mission planning and concept development.

Responsibilities

• Provide conceptual design, coordination, and analytical support for Army Aviation missions.
• Offer SME analysis and recommendations to Government decision-makers.
• Coordinate with planners across Warfighting Functions and liaison with USARCENT, CFLCC, and joint planners.
• Draft mission concepts and draft CONOPs for specific aviation missions.
• Analyze the operating environment to identify opportunities and risks.
• Provide SME input on employment of Army Aviation platforms.
• Develop briefings, reports, and documentation for Government review.

Skills

Aviation PME

Army aviation experience

Recon/attack aviation

Maneuver planning

UAS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree + 10y experience

Job description

SAIC seeks an Army Recon Attack Aviation & Maneuver Support Planner to join USARCENT support at Shaw Air Force Base, SC. Travel to austere locations may be required. The role focuses on design, coordination, and SME analysis to enable Army Aviation operations across multiple theaters.

The candidate will develop CONOPs, assess risks, and provide expert input for mission planning and government briefings, working with joint and coalition planners and government liaisons.