Description

The Defense Group at Leidos is seeking a high-impact Campaign Planner SME to join our team at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your operational planning expertise in direct support of the PACAF C5ISRO II mission, enabling critical IT and operational capabilities across the Pacific Theater. As part of the Strategy and Plans Division (SPD), you will help shape both near-term and long-range planning efforts that drive the Combined Force Air Component Commander’s (CFACC) air, space, and cyberspace strategy. Your work will directly influence campaign design, operational art, and execution planning across all phases of operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop CFACC air operations estimates and provide recommendations for Joint Force Commander (JFC) courses of action.
• Translate strategic and commander guidance into intermediate military objectives (IMOs), tasks, and assessment measures.
• Serve as the AOC liaison to JFC planners for contingency and campaign planning.
• Support development of the Area Air Defense Plan (AADP) and Joint Air Operations Plan (JAOP) in alignment with JFC guidance.
• Participate in cross-functional planning efforts through the Joint Planning Process (JPP).

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience (additional experience may substitute for degree).
• SECRET clearance on Day 1.
• Demonstrated expertise with the Joint Planning Process for air operations.
• Proven ability to brief senior leaders on plans and operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience leading operational planning teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within an Air Operations Center (AOC IFTU).
• Completion of advanced military education (e.g., Command and Staff College, SAAS, or equivalent).
• Deep understanding of campaign design and planning methodologies.
• TS/SCI eligibility.

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Original Posting:
June 12, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

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.

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. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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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.

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