Strategic Bomber SME

Description

Join a mission where your contributions count! At Leidos, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Our diverse and talented team drives bold solutions that fuel our customers' success. We empower our people, give back to our communities, and lead with sustainability. Every action we take is grounded in integrity and a steadfast commitment to doing what’s right.

About the role

Leidos is seeking a dynamic Strategic Bomber Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the critical mission of USSTRATCOM/J7 at Offutt AFB, on Omaha, NE. This is a unique opportunity to bring your operational bomber expertise to a high-impact role shaping strategic deterrence, global strike readiness, and joint force integration.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-depth analysis of USSTRATCOM core mission areas, with a primary focus on strategic bomber operations, force posture, and employment concepts.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on bomber aircraft platforms, the B-1, B-2, B-52, and B-21.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of strategic deterrence initiatives and the integration of bomber capabilities across nuclear and conventional mission sets.
• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of joint exercises, training activities, and operational assessments in alignment with Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) processes.
• Aid in the development of operational plans and strategic documents, including campaign plans, and related assessments.
• Provide senior leaders with informed recommendations regarding bomber force readiness, operational risk, and capability shortfalls.
• Support the integration of bomber operations within broader NC2/NC3 architectures and global strike operations.
• Participate in wargaming activities, scenario design, and post-exercise/operation analysis efforts.
• Collaborate with Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, Military Services, and interagency stakeholders to ensure operational alignment and mission integration.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with eligibility for NC2/ESI and Special Access Program (SAP) access (or ability to obtain within required timeframe).
• Minimum of 15 years of operational experience as a commissioned officer supporting B-1, B-2, B-52, and/or B-21 bomber missions.
• At least 3 years of experience supporting the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, Combatant Command, Service Headquarters, MAJCOM, or a comparable headquarters-level organization.
• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Graduate of Joint Professional Military Education Phase II.
• Graduate of a Senior Service School (e.g., Air War College, Naval War College, Army War College, or equivalent institution).
• Graduate of an advanced weapons school program (e.g., USAF Weapons School or equivalent).
• Proven experience within an Air Operations Center (AOC).

Qualifications

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.

Skills

Our team thrives on innovation and collaboration. We value individuals who bring fresh perspectives and ideas to our projects. We encourage you to apply if you have a passion for advancing the field of strategic bomber operations and supporting the nation's defense.

Benefits

At Leidos, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and financial security. This includes competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement benefits. Learn more about our benefits at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $92,300.00 - $166,850.00. Additional factors such as responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law, will be considered in extending an offer.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with standard working hours. However, due to the nature of the work, there may be occasional evening and weekend work required.