Senior C2 Subject Matter Expert

Leidos; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Multi-Domain Command & Control (C2) Operations Analyst / COP expert in Tampa, FL. The role requires a Secret clearance and provides leadership across Joint, Coalition, and mission-partner environments to enable effective C2, situational awareness, and decision-making.

You will leverage experience with COPs, FFT, and TDL networks to support strategic, operational, and tactical missions, interfacing with JOCs and Service Centers to deliver timely, actionable

Qualifications

• US Citizen with active Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years related experience or Master’s degree and 6+ years related experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience supporting Joint, Service, Coalition, or Combatant Command operations, command-and-control activities, or operational planning functions.
• Knowledge of Joint Planning Process (JPP), Joint Operations Planning Process (JOPP), Joint doctrine, and Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) concepts.
• Experience supporting C2 operations within JOCs, Service Operations Centers, watch floors, or equivalent environments.
• Experience developing operational assessments, reports, executive briefings, and mission-threads or workflows.

Responsibilities

• C2 Operations Leadership—Provide senior-level management of planning, preparation, and execution of C2 tasks with expert analysis.
• Multi-Domain C2 Integration—Apply doctrine and concepts to support mission planning and assessment.
• Analytical Product Development—Create detailed operational assessments and executive briefings.
• Situational Awareness Management—Maintain shared awareness across Joint, Coalition, and partner orgs.
• Common Operational Picture Operations—Operate COPs to support decision-makers at all levels.
• Operations Center Support—Provide expertise within JOCs and Service Centers.
• Testing & Validation Activities—Evaluate C2 systems and information exchange capabilities.
• Operational Data Analysis—Analyze data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Friendly Force Tracking Expertise—Operate FFT systems for accurate force visibility.
• TDL Management—Support planning and management of Tactical Data Link networks.
• C2 Interoperability Assessment—Improve interoperability across services and partners.
• Troubleshooting & Problem Resolution—Resolve C2 connectivity issues.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Information Collection—Interview personnel to gather requirements.
• Training & Knowledge Transfer—Conduct internal training for readiness.
• Progress Reporting & Mission Support—Provide statuses and assessments to leadership.
• Sustainment & Continuous Improvement—Support sustainment and optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Joint/Coalition operations knowledge

C2 systems proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

FFT systems

COPs

TDL networks

Data visualization

Job description

Description

Senior C2 Subject Matter Expert

Tampa, FL

Minimum of Secret clearance required

The Defense Sector at Leidos is currently looking for a Senior Multi-Domain Command & Control (C2) Operations Analyst / Common Operational Picture (COP). In this position you will provide expert-level leadership, operational analysis, and mission support across Joint, Combined, and Coalition Command and Control environments. This position supports Combatant Commands, Joint Staff organizations, Service Components, and mission partners by enabling effective command and control, situational awareness, operational decision-making, and information sharing across all warfighting domains.

The successful candidate will leverage extensive experience operating and integrating Multi-Domain C2 capabilities, Common Operational Pictures (COPs), Tactical Data Link (TDL) networks, and Friendly Force Tracking (FFT) systems to support strategic, operational, and tactical missions. This role combines operational expertise, technical acumen, and analytical rigor to enhance mission effectiveness and interoperability across the Joint Force.

Primary Responsibilities:

• C2 Operations Leadership — Provide senior-level management of planning, preparation, research, coordination, and execution of Command and Control (C2)-related tasks, delivering expert analysis and operational guidance.
• Multi-Domain C2 Integration — Apply expert knowledge of Joint and Multi-Domain C2 doctrine, processes, and operational concepts to support mission planning, execution, and assessment activities.
• Analytical Product Development — Develop and deliver detailed operational assessments, analytical reports, workflow visualization products, mission-thread analyses, and executive-level briefings.
• Situational Awareness Management — Facilitate effective communication and coordination to establish and maintain shared situational awareness across Joint, Coalition, Interagency, and mission-partner organizations.
• Common Operational Picture Operations — Operate, monitor, manage, and maintain Multi-Domain Joint, Combined, and Coalition Common Operational Pictures (COPs) supporting strategic, operational, and tactical decision-makers.
• Operations Center Support — Provide operational expertise within Joint Operations Centers (JOCs), Service-level Operations Centers, and comparable command-and-control environments, delivering combat coordination and time-sensitive operational recommendations to leadership.
• Testing & Validation Activities — Conduct testing, assessment, and validation activities to evaluate C2 systems, information exchange capabilities, and mission effectiveness.
• Operational Data Analysis — Gather, process, and analyze operational data to assess performance, identify capability gaps, evaluate operational impacts, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Friendly Force Tracking Expertise — Operate and assess Friendly Force Tracking (FFT) systems and tactical C2 devices to ensure accurate force visibility and operational coordination.
• Tactical Data Link Management — Support planning, configuration, management, and assessment of Tactical Data Link (TDL) networks to ensure secure, resilient, and effective information exchange across mission partners and operational forces.
• C2 Interoperability Assessment — Evaluate and improve interoperability between Joint, Coalition, and Service command-and-control systems to enhance operational effectiveness across multi-domain environments.
• Troubleshooting & Problem Resolution — Diagnose and resolve C2 connectivity issues, data exchange challenges, and information-sharing limitations that affect operational command and control capabilities.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Information Collection — Interview operational and technical military, civilian, and contractor personnel to accurately gather requirements, identify challenges, and develop practical solutions.
• Training & Knowledge Transfer — Conduct internal training sessions aligned with subject matter expertise to improve operational proficiency and organizational readiness.
• Progress Reporting & Mission Support — Provide timely task status updates and mission assessments to Senior Program Management Analysts, government leadership, and key stakeholders.
• Sustainment & Continuous Improvement — Support sustainment activities ensuring consistent quality, efficiency, productivity, and mission effectiveness across all assigned efforts.

Basic Qualifications:

• US Citizen with an active Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years related experience or Master’s degree and 6+ years related experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience supporting Joint, Service, Coalition, or Combatant Command operations, command-and-control activities, or operational planning functions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Joint Planning Process (JPP), Joint Operations Planning Process (JOPP), Joint doctrine, and Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) concepts.
• Experience supporting Command and Control (C2) operations within Joint Operations Centers (JOCs), Service Operations Centers, watch floors, command centers, or comparable operational environments.
• Experience developing operational assessments, analytical reports, executive briefings, operational graphics, mission threads, workflows, and decision-support products for senior leadership.
• Knowledge of Common Operational Picture (COP) systems, operational data visualization, and situational awareness management processes supporting military operations.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting operational data to identify trends, assess mission effectiveness, evaluate capability gaps, and develop recommendations for improvement.
• Familiarity with Friendly Force Tracking (FFT) systems, tactical command-and-control systems, and military operational information-sharing architectures.
• Knowledge of Tactical Data Links (TDLs), military communications networks, message standards, and information exchange requirements within Joint and Coalition environments.
• Experience conducting testing, validation, assessment, or interoperability evaluations of military systems, networks, or operational capabilities.
• Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve operational, technical, and information-sharing issues impacting mission execution and command-and-control effectiveness.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with military leaders, civilian personnel, contractors, and technical stakeholders to gather requirements and develop operational solutions.
• Experience preparing and presenting findings, recommendations, and mission assessments to senior military officers, government civilians, and program management personnel.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in dynamic operational environments.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in high-tempo, time-sensitive mission environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, collaboration tools, operational reporting systems, and data analysis applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS with eligibility for CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.
• Joint Interface Control Officer Course
• Joint Operations Center Courses
• Advanced Joint Operators Course
• Joint Data Networks Planners Course

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  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.

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