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Joint Air-Ground Integration Specialist

Joint Air-Ground Integration Specialist

CompanyLeidos
LocationWashington, DC, USA, Hampton, VA, USA
Salary$89700 – $162150
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelExpert or higher

Requirements

  • 15+ years of relevant experience: Demonstrated expertise in U.S. Air Force, Army, or Marine Corps combat arms specialties.
  • 10+ years in Joint Air-Ground operations: A deep, operational background in integrated air and ground tactics.
  • Active TOP SECRET SCI clearance: A prerequisite for operating at the highest levels of national security.
  • Professional military education: Graduation from an intermediate or senior-level professional military education program is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Develop cutting-edge TTPs: Pioneer enhancements for the Joint Air Ground Integration Cell (JAGIC) to elevate operational effectiveness.
  • Modernize key operations: Spearhead the evolution of the Air Support Operations Center (ASOC) to meet emerging challenges head-on.
  • Enhance interoperability: Forge seamless collaboration between Combat Air Force and Special Operations Forces, ensuring unified, synchronized missions.
  • Analyze and integrate lessons learned: Delve into operational experiences from joint exercises and real-world scenarios to fine-tune tactical approaches.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies: Stay ahead of the curve by identifying and integrating technologies that enhance operational performance.
  • Shape doctrine and policy: Contribute to the development and refinement of Joint and service-specific doctrines, ensuring they reflect modern operational realities.
  • Serve as a bridge: Act as the crucial liaison between Air Force and Army units, fostering clear communication and effective cross-domain coordination.
  • Drive integration initiatives: Support the harmonization of Joint C2 and Mission Command systems, ensuring interoperability across all echelons.
  • Conduct capability gap analyses: Inform acquisition strategies with targeted analyses that pinpoint and resolve current and future operational needs.
  • Champion coalition efforts: Enhance multinational and coalition interoperability, strengthening combined operational effectiveness.
  • Support risk management: Identify and mitigate potential risks in air-ground operations to secure mission success.
  • Participate in key reviews and assessments: Provide critical insights during after-action reviews, training exercises, and operational assessments that inform senior leadership decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

  • JPME Phase II or Joint Qualified Officer: Completion of advanced military education or equivalent designation.
  • Experience on Joint or Combined Command staffs: Prior roles in Joint, Combined, or Combatant Command environments will be a significant advantage.