Campaign Planner SME
Anchorage, AK - USA
Job Summary
The Defense Group at Leidos is seeking a highimpact Campaign Planner SME to join our team at Joint Base ElmendorfRichardson Alaska. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your operational planning expertise in direct support of the PACAF C5ISRO II mission enabling critical IT and operational capabilities across the Pacific Theater. As part of the Strategy and Plans Division (SPD) you will help shape both nearterm and longrange planning efforts that drive the Combined Force Air Component Commanders (CFACC) air space and cyberspace strategy. Your work will directly influence campaign design operational art and execution planning across all phases of operations.
Primary Responsibilities
Develop CFACC air operations estimates and provide recommendations for Joint Force Commander (JFC) courses of action.
Translate strategic and commander guidance into intermediate military objectives (IMOs) tasks and assessment measures.
Serve as the AOC liaison to JFC planners for contingency and campaign planning.
Support development of the Area Air Defense Plan (AADP) and Joint Air Operations Plan (JAOP) in alignment with JFC guidance.
Participate in crossfunctional planning efforts through the Joint Planning Process (JPP).
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree and 8 years of relevant experience (additional experience may substitute for degree).
SECRET clearance on Day 1.
Demonstrated expertise with the Joint Planning Process for air operations.
Proven ability to brief senior leaders on plans and operations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience leading operational planning teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working within an Air Operations Center (AOC IFTU).
Completion of advanced military education (e.g. Command and Staff College SAAS or equivalent).
Deep understanding of campaign design and planning methodologies.
TS/SCI eligibility.
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Original Posting:
June 12 2026For 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 $92300.00 - $166850.00The 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 Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.