Strategic Bomber SME

Qualis LLC; Bellevue Second IV Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualis LLC is searching for a full-time Strategic Bomber Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support USSTRATCOM operations. Candidates should possess over 15 years of relevant operational experience and hold a Master’s degree. Responsibilities include operational planning and training involvement for strategic bombers. The position demands expertise in Air Operations Centers and proficiency in communication and teamwork skills. A commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment is emphasized. The role is contingent on contract award.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of practical B‑1, B‑2, B‑52, and/or B‑21 operational experience as an officer.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in relevant operational environments.
• Air Operations Center experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Support USSTRATCOM operational planning, training, exercise, and assessment activities.
• Coordinate with government personnel, operational planners, and training personnel.
• Analyze operational requirements and support exercise planning activities.

Skills

Operational planning

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Master’s degree or higher

Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) Phase II

Senior Service School graduate

Weapons School graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Qualis LLC is seeking a full‑time Strategic Bomber Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support USSTRATCOM operational planning, training, exercise, and assessment activities. This position requires extensive practical strategic bomber operational experience supporting B‑1, B‑2, B‑52, and/or B‑21 operations. The Strategic Bomber SME shall support operational planning, coordination, training, and exercise activities involving strategic bomber operations and mission requirements. The position requires experience working within Office of the Secretary of War, Joint Staff, Combatant Command (CCMD), Service, MAJCOM, or equivalent operational environments. Air Operations Center experience is required. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Education and Experience

At a minimum, the ideal candidate will meet the following experience requirements (candidates that exceed these requirements are strongly preferred):

• Minimum 15 years of practical B‑1, B‑2, B‑52, and/or B‑21 operational experience as an officer.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working at the Office of the Secretary of War, Joint Staff, Combatant Command (CCMD), Service, MAJCOM, or equivalent operational environment.
• Air Operations Center experience required.
• Master’s degree or higher required.
• Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) Phase II graduate required.
• Senior Service School graduate required.
• Weapons School graduate required.
• Experience supporting operational planning, coordination, training, or exercise activities.

Supervision

This position may coordinate with Government personnel, operational planners, air operations personnel, training personnel, and operational support teams in support of mission and planning activities.

Additional Qualifications

• Knowledge of strategic bomber operations and operational planning processes
• Knowledge of Joint operational and training activities
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong organizational and communication skills

System Knowledge

Microsoft Office Suite and standard operational planning and collaboration tools.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret operational guidance, exercise planning documents, operational orders, and Joint doctrine publications. Ability to write reports, briefing materials, and operational support documentation in support of exercise planning and execution activities.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply analytical and operational reasoning techniques in support of exercise planning and operational coordination activities.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to analyze operational requirements, support Joint exercise planning activities, and coordinate with multiple organizations in support of training objectives and operational requirements.

Travel Requirements

Domestic temporary duty (TDY) travel may be required in support of planning conferences, meetings, and exercise activities.

Security Requirements

• Final Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance required
• Must comply with all USSTRATCOM and Department of Defense security requirements
• Must be able to work within classified operational environments and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs).

Physical Demands

The employee may be required to work extended hours during exercises, crisis response operations, and short‑notice production deadlines. Specific vision abilities required include close vision for detailed intelligence analysis. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs periodically.

Work Environment

Work is performed in secure government facilities supporting USSTRATCOM missions, exercises, and training activities. Position may require support during exercise execution periods and operational planning events.

Qualis LLC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and talented workforce who can contribute to the mission and vision of the Company. Our employees are our greatest asset and we promote a positive work environment, teamwork, professional growth, innovation, community involvement, flexible scheduling and a family‑friendly work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled and a Participant in E‑Verify