AOC Operations SME

Booz Allen Hamilton•Usa, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced Air Operations Center (AOC) Operations Subject Matter Expert to support the modernization, transformation, and operational optimization of complex C2 environments. This role blends deep operational expertise with an understanding of technical modernization efforts including architecture, data pathways, workflow automation, and mission-system integration as reflected in current AOC technical planning, architectural workstreams, and enablement activities documented across internal AOC project plans and technical tasking files. You’ll leverage expertise executing AOC battle rhythm activities and leading improvements across Strategy, Plans, Operations, ISR, and Air Mobility divisions, with the ability to shape requirements that drive enterprise-scale operational enhancement.

Requirements

8+ years of experience with AOC operations across one or more divisions such as Combat Plans, Combat Ops, ISR, Strategy, Air Mobility, AMD, COD, or ISRD
Experience in operational planning and execution processes including ATO or ACO production, Master Air Attack Plan development, dynamic targeting, ISR collection management, and real-time C2 operations
Experience supporting or leading modernization efforts for C2, ISR, or other mission-critical enterprise systems
Ability to articulate operational requirements to technical teams and translate technical changes back into mission impact
TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor’s degree

Nice To Haves

Experience with AOC enterprise modernization efforts, including architectural activities, digital engineering, KRADOS-related development, and workstreams captured in internal AOC project documentation
Experience supporting tech-enabled transformation for warfighter workflows, data integration, automation, or decision-support tooling
Experience with MBSE, workflow modeling, or operational thread analysis for C2 and ISR environments
Experience collaborating with AFLCMC or HBB, AFRL, or joint C2 modernization organizations
Ability to speak to tactical, operational, and technical audiences
Possession of strong briefing and stakeholder-engagement skills

Responsibilities

Serve as the operational SME for AOC processes, supporting mission threads spanning strategy development, MAAP or ATO production, targeting, ISR synchronization, and dynamic execution
Translate AOC operational needs into actionable system, workflow, and architectural requirements supporting modernization, automation, and performance improvements
Support operational planning and scenario development for modernization tasking areas aligned with AOC warfighter architecture, enablement, and acceleration workstreams
Collaborate with engineering and architecture teams to optimize mission workflows and ensure emerging capabilities align with operational needs
Identify inefficiencies, manual processes, and operational bottlenecks, and partner with technical teams to define improvements
Provide operational input into modernization planning, KRADOS-related capabilities, and C2 system enhancement activities
Support system evaluation, workflow analysis, and end-to-end mission thread assessments to ensure new capabilities enhance tempo, accuracy, and decision superiority
Brief senior government and military leadership on operational impacts, modernization priorities, and capability gaps
Facilitate collaboration across government, engineering, development, and operations teams to ensure alignment of mission needs and technical solutions