Senior Operations Subject Matter Expert

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

Job summary

Leidos in Tampa, FL is seeking a Senior Joint Operations Analyst / Multi‑Domain Operations Lead to provide expert leadership, operational analysis, and mission support across military operations. The role supports Combatant Commands and Joint Staff, delivering strategic assessments and actionable recommendations for readiness and interoperability.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience planning and evaluating joint and multi-domain operations, with strong communication skills and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years related experience or Master’s degree and 6+ years related experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of military, government, or contractor experience supporting Joint, Service, Combatant Command, Defense Agency, or operational-level organizations.
• Demonstrated experience planning, coordinating, executing, or assessing military operations at the tactical, operational, or strategic level.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to brief senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Joint Operations Leadership — Provide senior-level management of planning, preparation, research, coordination, and execution of military operations-related tasks, delivering expert analysis, operational insight, and mission-focused recommendations.
• Operational Assessment & Analysis — Evaluate operational capabilities, identify limitations and risks, assess mission impacts, and develop recommendations to improve operational effectiveness.
• Analytical Product Development — Develop and deliver analytical reports, operational assessments, workflow visualizations, and executive-level briefings for senior leaders.
• Military Mission Planning Support — Coordinate, plan, and support the execution of military operations across multiple environments.
• Joint Warfighting Integration — Apply expertise across Joint Warfighting Functions, including C2, Information, Intelligence, Fires, Movement and Maneuver, Protection, and Sustainment.
• Testing & Validation Activities — Plan, coordinate, and conduct operational testing, validation, and assessment of mission effectiveness and interoperability.
• Operational Data Analysis — Gather, process, and analyze operational data to identify trends and provide decision-quality recommendations.
• Multi-Domain Operations Expertise — Provide SME on Navy, Joint Force, and Defense organizations across domains.
• Tactical Combat Operations Support — Assess tactical challenges, risks, and requirements.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Information Collection — Conduct interviews to extract operational and technical information for assessments.
• Mission Readiness & Sustainment Support — Support sustainment to ensure quality and effectiveness across tasks.
• Training & Knowledge Development — Conduct internal training and knowledge transfer.
• Executive Communications — Prepare and deliver reports, briefings, and presentations to senior leaders.
• Cross-Functional Coordination — Collaborate with operations, intelligence, logistics, and C2 stakeholders.
• Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives — Support special studies and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Joint Operations Leadership

Operational Analysis

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Communication

MS Office / Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 8+ years

Master’s degree + 6+ years

Tools

MS Office Suite

Collaboration Tools

Job description

Description

Senior Operations Subject Matter Expert

Tampa, FL

Minimum of Secret clearance required

The Defense Sector at Leidos is currently looking for a Senior Joint Operations Analyst / Multi‑Domain Operations Lead. In this position you will provide expert-level leadership, operational analysis, and mission support across the full spectrum of military operations. This position supports Combatant Commands, Joint Staff organizations, mission partners, and operational assessment activities by delivering comprehensive expertise in planning, execution, testing, and evaluation of joint military capabilities.

The successful candidate will leverage extensive operational experience across all warfighting domains to assess military capabilities, support mission planning, validate operational concepts, and provide actionable recommendations that enhance readiness, interoperability, and mission effectiveness. This role requires a seasoned military operations professional with a broad understanding of joint warfighting functions, operational planning, and deployed combat operations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Joint Operations Leadership — Provide senior-level management of planning, preparation, research, coordination, and execution of military operations-related tasks, delivering expert analysis, operational insight, and mission-focused recommendations.
• Operational Assessment & Analysis — Evaluate operational capabilities, identify limitations and risks, assess mission impacts, and develop focused, achievable recommendations to improve operational effectiveness.
• Analytical Product Development — Develop and deliver comprehensive analytical reports, operational assessments, workflow visualizations, mission-thread products, and executive-level briefings for senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Military Mission Planning Support — Coordinate, plan, and support the execution of military operations and mission activities across multiple operational environments and mission sets.
• Joint Warfighting Integration — Apply expertise across all Joint Warfighting Functions, including Command and Control, Information, Intelligence, Fires, Movement and Maneuver, Protection, and Sustainment.
• Testing & Validation Activities — Plan, coordinate, and conduct operational testing, validation, and assessment activities to evaluate mission effectiveness, capability performance, and interoperability.
• Operational Data Analysis — Gather, process, and analyze operational data to identify trends, assess performance, and provide decision-quality recommendations supporting operational objectives.
• Multi-Domain Operations Expertise — Provide subject matter expertise on Department of the Navy, Joint Force, and Defense organizations, operations, capabilities, tactics, techniques, and procedures across all operational domains.
• Tactical Combat Operations Support — Apply operational knowledge gained through deployed and combat-support environments to assess tactical challenges, operational risks, and mission requirements.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Information Collection — Conduct interviews with military, civilian, and contractor personnel to accurately extract operational and technical information required for assessments and recommendations.
• Mission Readiness & Sustainment Support — Support sustainment efforts to ensure consistent quality, efficiency, productivity, and operational effectiveness across all assigned tasks and projects.
• Training & Knowledge Development — Conduct internal training, mentoring, and knowledge-transfer activities aligned with military operations subject matter expertise and organizational requirements.
• Executive Communications — Prepare and deliver written reports, briefings, presentations, and other communication products tailored to senior military leaders, government officials, and technical stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Coordination — Collaborate with operational, technical, intelligence, fires, logistics, and command-and-control stakeholders to ensure mission requirements are effectively addressed across the operational enterprise.
• Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives — Support special studies, operational assessments, exercises, experimentation activities, and strategic initiatives as required.

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 military, government, or contractor experience supporting Joint, Service, Combatant Command, Defense Agency, or operational-level organizations.
• Demonstrated experience planning, coordinating, executing, or assessing military operations at the tactical, operational, or strategic level.
• Working knowledge of Joint doctrine, military planning processes, and operational concepts, including joint and multi-domain operations.
• Experience conducting operational assessments, capability evaluations, mission analysis, risk assessments, or operational effectiveness reviews.
• Ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and synthesize complex operational data into actionable recommendations for leadership decision-making.
• Experience in developing analytical reports, operational assessments, executive summaries, decision papers, briefing materials, and senior leader presentations.
• Knowledge of Joint Warfighting Functions, including Command and Control, Information, Intelligence, Fires, Movement and Maneuver, Protection, and Sustainment.
• Experience supporting operational test events, military exercises, experimentation activities, interoperability assessments, or validation efforts.
• Ability to facilitate interviews, meetings, workshops, and information-gathering sessions with military, government, and contractor personnel.
• Experience collaborating across diverse operational and technical organizations, including operations, intelligence, logistics, communications, and command-and-control stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief senior military officers, government civilians, and executive-level stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and collaboration tools used to develop reports, assessments, and presentations.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in fast-paced operational environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS with eligibility for CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.
• Experience with Operational-Strategic Level Planning efforts
• Advanced or Intermediate military level school graduate
• Operational and C5ISR Assessment Experience
• Mission Partner Environment Experience
• Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP) Course
• JITC Testing and Evaluation Experience
• Coalition Interoperability Assurance & Validation Experience
• Joint Staff, Combatant Command, or JTF Experience
• Operational Assessment Certification/Training
• Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) or JADC2 Training
• Tactical Data Link (Link-16) / C2 Systems Experience
• Operational Deployment Experience

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Original Posting:

October 21, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

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

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.

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.

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.