What are the responsibilities and job description for the Joint Force Air Component Command (JFACC) Exercise Operations Speciaist position at Leidos?
Description
Join a mission where your contributions count!
At Leidos, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Powered by a team as diverse as it is talented, we're driven by a shared passion for delivering bold solutions that fuel our customers' success. We believe in empowering our people, giving back to our communities, and leading with sustainability. Every action we take is grounded in integrity and a steadfast commitment to doing what’s right—for our customers, our teams, and the world around us. Our Mission, Vision, and Values aren't just words—they're the compass guiding our journey toward a brighter future.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
The Defense Sector within Leidos develops and produces advanced space, aerial, surface, and sub-surface manned and un-manned capabilities. Our Business Area delivers smart, integrated, mission-ready solutions that enhance military intelligence operations and accelerate decision advantage for the warfighter. We achieve this through advanced platform and systems integration, rapid systems modernization, repeatable mission software offerings, and intelligence and data rationalization that turns information into actionable insight.
Leidos is seeking a Joint Force Air Component Command (JFACC) Exercise Operations Specialist to support the United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Joint Exercises, Training, and Assessment Directorate (J7) at Offutt Air Force Base. In this role, the selected candidate will provide senior-level operational expertise supporting the planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of strategic-level joint exercises and training events. These efforts directly support USSTRATCOM's strategic deterrence and global operations missions. The position requires extensive knowledge of air component operations, command and control processes, and the integration of airpower within live, virtual, constructive, and simulated training environments.
Note: This position is part of a prospective contract, contingent upon final award. Anticipated award date: August 2026.
Key Responsibilities
Exercise Planning and Execution
TS/SCI clearance required on day one with eligibility for NC2/ESI and Special Access Program (SAP) access (or ability to obtain access within required timeframe). 9 years of experience supporting military air operations, joint doctrine, and operational planning activities. Bachelor’s degree or additional experience in lieu of degree. Prior experience working within, or directly supporting, a Joint Force Air Component Command (JFACC) organization. Demonstrated expertise in:
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting
June 8, 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 onlyand 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.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
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.
Join a mission where your contributions count!
At Leidos, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Powered by a team as diverse as it is talented, we're driven by a shared passion for delivering bold solutions that fuel our customers' success. We believe in empowering our people, giving back to our communities, and leading with sustainability. Every action we take is grounded in integrity and a steadfast commitment to doing what’s right—for our customers, our teams, and the world around us. Our Mission, Vision, and Values aren't just words—they're the compass guiding our journey toward a brighter future.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
The Defense Sector within Leidos develops and produces advanced space, aerial, surface, and sub-surface manned and un-manned capabilities. Our Business Area delivers smart, integrated, mission-ready solutions that enhance military intelligence operations and accelerate decision advantage for the warfighter. We achieve this through advanced platform and systems integration, rapid systems modernization, repeatable mission software offerings, and intelligence and data rationalization that turns information into actionable insight.
Leidos is seeking a Joint Force Air Component Command (JFACC) Exercise Operations Specialist to support the United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Joint Exercises, Training, and Assessment Directorate (J7) at Offutt Air Force Base. In this role, the selected candidate will provide senior-level operational expertise supporting the planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of strategic-level joint exercises and training events. These efforts directly support USSTRATCOM's strategic deterrence and global operations missions. The position requires extensive knowledge of air component operations, command and control processes, and the integration of airpower within live, virtual, constructive, and simulated training environments.
Note: This position is part of a prospective contract, contingent upon final award. Anticipated award date: August 2026.
Key Responsibilities
Exercise Planning and Execution
- Support the design, planning, coordination, execution, and assessment of joint and strategic-level exercises and training events.
- Contribute to the development of operational timelines, exercise objectives, mission execution products, and training materials.
- Participate in planning conferences, mission rehearsals, after-action reviews, and lessons-learned activities.
- Assist in evaluating exercise performance and identifying opportunities to improve operational readiness.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on Joint Force Air Component Command (JFACC) operations and air component integration.
- Provide operational expertise regarding Air Operations Center (AOC) functions, processes, and command-and-control activities.
- Support the synchronization of national-level decision-making processes with tactical and operational mission execution.
- Advise planners and stakeholders on airpower employment, command relationships, and operational integration.
- Develop and refine realistic operational training scenarios that replicate contemporary strategic and global operations environments.
- Support exercise activities involving:
- Air mission planning and execution
- Aircraft deployment and force projection operations
- Force generation and readiness activities
- Air refueling planning and coordination
- Airfield, runway, and air traffic control operations
- Intelligence integration and support
- Weapons system employment and tactical execution
- Ensure exercise scenarios accurately reflect operational conditions and strategic objectives.
- Coordinate with joint planners, battle staffs, operational units, and other stakeholders to achieve exercise objectives.
- Facilitate collaboration among participating organizations to enhance operational realism and training effectiveness.
- Support the integration of joint and service-specific capabilities within exercise environments.
- Joint operational planning processes
- Air component operations
- Mission planning and execution
- Operational order development
- Weapons system operations and employment
- Deployment planning and force generation activities
- Air Operations Center (AOC) functions and processes
- Experience supporting Combatant Command, Joint Staff, MAJCOM, or operational-level exercises.
- Experience participating in large-scale military exercises, operational training events, or readiness assessments.
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting
June 8, 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 onlyand 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.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
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.
Salary : $92,300 - $166,850