Senior Pilot & S&T Strategy Advisor, PACAF

SAIC; Hawaii; On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a Senior Principal Technical Advisor to embed with HQ Pacific Air Forces (HQ/PACAF) on Oahu, Hawaii. You will guide the transition of cutting-edge S&T programs into the Combat Air Force, leveraging your tactical aviation background and staff expertise to field next-generation warfighting capabilities across the DAF.

The role requires a former military aviator with extensive CAF experience, active TS/SCI clearance, and willingness to travel up to 15% to CONUS/OCONUS locations.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required to start.
• US citizenship required.
• Previously rated military Pilot or WSO, or 10+ years CAF operational requirements experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise PACAF leadership on advanced technologies and future warfighter requirements.
• Drive integration of S&T programs into CAF and DAF portfolios.
• Bridge gaps between MAJCOMs, Air Staff, AF TENCAP, FFRDCs and Joint organizations to accelerate capability delivery.
• Provide technical and operational oversight to USAF Requirements Process, focusing on SAP portfolios.
• Assist with CONOPS development, platform integration, and program tradeoff analysis.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Military aviation experience

Staff experience

Education

Bachelors in Aerospace/related field

Masters in related field

PhD in related field

Job description

SAIC seeks a Senior Principal Technical Advisor to embed with HQ Pacific Air Forces (HQ/PACAF) on Oahu, Hawaii. You will guide the transition of cutting-edge S&T programs into the Combat Air Force, leveraging your tactical aviation background and staff expertise to field next-generation warfighting capabilities across the DAF.

The role requires a former military aviator with extensive CAF experience, active TS/SCI clearance, and willingness to travel up to 15% to CONUS/OCONUS locations.