Joint Close Air Support (JCAS) SME - Suffolk, VA

Are you ready to join Leidos all-star team? Through training, teamwork, and exposure to challenging technical work, let Leidos show how to accelerate your career path.

The National Security Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Joint Close Air Support (JCAS) SME to work at the Joint Staff Suffolk (Va.) Complex.  We will leverage your subject matter expertise in JCAS to evaluate US Service and Partner Nation Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) Training Programs for compliance with established standards.

Primary Responsibilities:  

• As a JCAS Standardization Team Member, support JTAC Training Program assessments at various CONUS and OCONUS locations.
  • Responsible for pre-trip planning and coordination.
  • Evaluate operational capabilities, applicable training curricula, documentation; and validate adherence to procedures.
  • Draft post evaluation reports that include recommendations regarding accreditation based on compliance with Joint Mission Task List and criteria in JCAS Memoranda of Understanding.

• Perform planning, coordination, execution, and general admin support for Joint Fire Support Fire Support Executive Steering Committee (JFS ESC) Meetings.
• Provide necessary knowledge and expertise to support development of the biennial JFS ESC Action Plan.
• Support the development and revision of Joint Fires-related Joint and NATO Doctrine, and similar Multiservice Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (MTTP) publications.

Basic Qualifications:

• BA or BS Degree and a minimum 10 years’ experience, with at least 5 years’ prior operational military experience in Joint Close Air Support or Joint Fire Support-related mission areas. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Must have a current SECRET Clearance and ability to obtain a Top Secret SCI security clearance.
• Current or previously qualified CAS aircrew (in aircraft such as A-10, F-16, F/A-18) or JTAC (USAF Weapons School Graduate or other Service equivalent)
• Experience planning, coordinating, and monitoring military operations, with an emphasis on force integration.
• Knowledge of staff planning and coordination.
• Highly developed abilities to research and prepare information papers, reports, briefing materials, and other products as directed.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• 10 years’ operational military experience; time in leadership positions a plus.
• Experience in Combatant Commands, Major Commands, and/or Joint Staff.
• MA or MS degree.
• Combat experience.

Original Posting Date:

2024-07-01

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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.