Operations Subject Matter Expert

Leidos•Suffolk, VA

About The Position

Leidos is seeking an Operations Subject Matter Expert to provide operational analysis and mission support across the full spectrum of military operations. The role supports Combatant Commands, Joint Staff organizations, mission partners, and operational assessment activities through expertise in planning, execution, testing, and evaluation of joint military capabilities. The successful candidate will use broad operational experience across warfighting domains to assess military capabilities, support mission planning, validate operational concepts, and recommend ways to improve readiness, interoperability, and mission effectiveness. The position calls for a seasoned military operations professional with knowledge of joint warfighting functions, operational planning, and deployed combat operations. The position is based in Suffolk, Virginia, and requires an active Secret clearance. The work includes joint operations support, assessment and analysis, development of analytical products, military mission planning, operational testing and validation, operational data analysis, stakeholder engagement, readiness and sustainment support, training, executive communications, cross-functional coordination, and support for special projects and strategic initiatives. Leidos states that the pay range is $73,450 to $132,775. The range is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation; offer factors may include responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable agreements, and law.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of related experience, or a master’s degree and at least 2 years of related experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
At least 4 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 and operational levels.
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 developing analytical reports, operational assessments, executive summaries, decision papers, briefing materials, and senior-leader presentations.
Knowledge of Joint Warfighting Functions: 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 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 and manage multiple priorities in fast-paced operational environments.

Nice To Haves

Active TS clearance with eligibility for CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI, and SAPs.
Experience with tactical-operational-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 and validation experience.
Operational assessment certification or training.
Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) or JADC2 training.
Tactical Data Link (Link-16) or C2 systems experience.

Responsibilities

Provide planning, preparation, research, coordination, and execution support for military operations-related tasks, including expert analysis and mission-focused recommendations.
Evaluate operational capabilities, identify limitations and risks, assess mission impacts, and recommend improvements to operational effectiveness.
Develop analytical reports, operational assessments, workflow visualizations, mission-thread products, and executive-level briefings.
Coordinate, plan, and support military operations and mission activities across operational environments and mission sets.
Apply expertise across Joint Warfighting Functions: Command and Control, Information, Intelligence, Fires, Movement and Maneuver, Protection, and Sustainment.
Plan, coordinate, and conduct operational testing, validation, and assessment activities to evaluate mission effectiveness, capability performance, and interoperability.
Gather, process, and analyze operational data, identify trends, assess performance, and provide decision-quality recommendations.
Provide subject matter expertise on Department of the Navy, Joint Force, and Defense organizations, operations, capabilities, tactics, techniques, and procedures across operational domains.
Apply experience from deployed and combat-support environments to assess tactical challenges, operational risks, and mission requirements.
Interview military, civilian, and contractor personnel to collect operational and technical information for assessments and recommendations.
Support sustainment efforts to maintain quality, efficiency, productivity, and operational effectiveness across assigned tasks and projects.
Conduct internal training, mentoring, and knowledge-transfer activities related to military operations expertise and organizational requirements.
Prepare and deliver reports, briefings, presentations, and other communications for senior military leaders, government officials, and technical stakeholders.
Coordinate with operations, technical, intelligence, fires, logistics, and command-and-control stakeholders to address mission requirements across the operational enterprise.
Support special studies, operational assessments, exercises, experimentation activities, and strategic initiatives as required.