Theater Air and Missile Defense Planner

Location: Shaw AFB, SC, US | Schedule: Full‑Time, Day shift | Travel: Yes – 25% of the time (including limited overseas travel) | Clearance: Active Secret required; TS/SCI highly preferred (US citizenship required).

About the role

SAIC is seeking a Theater Air and Missile Defense Planner to join the team supporting United States Army Central (USARCENT) at Shaw AFB in South Carolina. The position may involve limited overseas travel to austere locations. This immediate, ongoing need supports the CENTCOM AOR with an initial six‑month period of performance and potential add‑on support.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal advisor and subject‑matter expert for the integration and employment of joint and multinational, lethal and non‑lethal fires at the Army Service Component Command (ASCC) level.
• Analyze Operational Orders (OPORDs), messages, and intelligence to drive and develop Theater Air and Missile Defense tasks.
• Continuously assess the operational environment—including friendly forces and enemy activities—to adapt strategies as needed.
• Conduct long‑term planning, lead mission analysis, and develop concepts into actionable operations.
• Integrate and synchronize with all warfighting functions.
• Coordinate with intelligence sections.
• Apply knowledge of basic, intermediate, and advanced air‑defense planning processes and procedures.
• Plan and deliver dynamic air‑defense support using a variety of weapon systems.
• Develop detailed operational plans to support the defense mission, ensuring alignment with the Commander’s Intent.
• Create briefings and Course of Action analyses to facilitate decision‑making; prepare After Action Reviews to ensure goals and objectives are met.
• Participate in and provide expertise to Joint Theater Air Missile Defense Board meetings, working groups, and other planning sessions.
• Work closely with staff and senior‑level Service Component commands to synchronize efforts and ensure plans and logistical requirements are executable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and ten (10) years of relevant experience; an additional four (4) years of experience may be considered in lieu of the degree.
• Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI highly preferred.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated experience in dynamic and deliberate planning.
• Technical expertise, operational experience, and strategic insight in an operational environment.
• Understanding of force packaging, force monitoring, and combat assessment.
• Knowledge of air‑defense concepts and various air‑defense weapon systems.
• Ability to operate independently, executing the commander’s intent with limited oversight.
• Experience serving at an operational‑level headquarters with a working understanding of Army operations.