Senior C2 Subject Matter Expert

The Defence Sector at Leidos is currently looking for a Senior Multi-Domain Command & Control (C2) Operations Analyst / Common Operational Picture (COP). In this position, you will provide expert-level leadership, operational analysis, and mission support across Joint, Combined, and Coalition Command and Control environments.

The successful candidate will leverage extensive experience operating and integrating Multi-Domain C2 capabilities, Common Operational Pictures (COPs), Tactical Data Link (TDL) networks, and Friendly Force Tracking (FFT) systems to support strategic, operational, and tactical missions.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide senior-level management of planning, preparation, research, coordination, and execution of Command and Control (C2)-related tasks, delivering expert analysis and operational guidance.
• Apply expert knowledge of Joint and Multi-Domain C2 doctrine, processes, and operational concepts to support mission planning, execution, and assessment activities.
• Develop and deliver detailed operational assessments, analytical reports, workflow visualization products, mission-thread analyses, and executive-level briefings.
• Facilitate effective communication and coordination to establish and maintain shared situational awareness across Joint, Coalition, Interagency, and mission-partner organisations.
• Operate, monitor, manage, and maintain Multi-Domain Joint, Combined, and Coalition Common Operational Pictures (COPs) supporting strategic, operational, and tactical decision-makers.
• Provide operational expertise within Joint Operations Centres (JOCs), Service-level Operations Centres, and comparable command-and-control environments, delivering combat coordination and time-sensitive operational recommendations to leadership.
• Conduct testing, assessment, and validation activities to evaluate C2 systems, information exchange capabilities, and mission effectiveness.
• Gather, process, and analyse operational data to assess performance, identify capability gaps, evaluate operational impacts, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Operate and assess Friendly Force Tracking (FFT) systems and tactical C2 devices to ensure accurate force visibility and operational coordination.
• Support planning, configuration, management, and assessment of Tactical Data Link (TDL) networks to ensure secure, resilient, and effective information exchange across mission partners and operational forces.
• Evaluate and improve interoperability between Joint, Coalition, and Service command-and-control systems to enhance operational effectiveness across multi-domain environments.
• Diagnose and resolve C2 connectivity issues, data exchange challenges, and information-sharing limitations that affect operational command and control capabilities.
• Interview operational and technical military, civilian, and contractor personnel to accurately gather requirements, identify challenges, and develop practical solutions.
• Conduct internal training sessions aligned with subject matter expertise to improve operational proficiency and organisational readiness.
• Provide timely task status updates and mission assessments to Senior Program Management Analysts, government leadership, and key stakeholders.
• Support sustainment activities ensuring consistent quality, efficiency, productivity, and mission effectiveness across all assigned efforts.

Basic Qualifications:

• US Citizen with an active Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years related experience or Master’s degree and 6+ years related experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience supporting Joint, Service, Coalition, or Combatant Command operations, command-and-control activities, or operational planning functions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Joint Planning Process (JPP), Joint Operations Planning Process (JOPP), Joint doctrine, and Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) concepts.
• Experience supporting Command and Control (C2) operations within Joint Operations Centres (JOCs), Service Operations Centres, watch floors, command centres, or comparable operational environments.
• Experience developing operational assessments, analytical reports, executive briefings, operational graphics, mission threads, workflows, and decision-support products for senior leadership.
• Knowledge of Common Operational Picture (COP) systems, operational data visualisation, and situational awareness management processes supporting military operations.
• Experience collecting, analysing, and interpreting operational data to identify trends, assess mission effectiveness, evaluate capability gaps, and develop recommendations for improvement.
• Familiarity with Friendly Force Tracking (FFT) systems, tactical command-and-control systems, and military operational information-sharing architectures.
• Knowledge of Tactical Data Links (TDLs), military communications networks, message standards, and information exchange requirements within Joint and Coalition environments.
• Experience conducting testing, validation, assessment, or interoperability evaluations of military systems, networks, or operational capabilities.
• Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve operational, technical, and information-sharing issues impacting mission execution and command-and-control effectiveness.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with military leaders, civilian personnel, contractors, and technical stakeholders to gather requirements and develop operational solutions.
• Experience preparing and presenting findings, recommendations, and mission assessments to senior military officers, government civilians, and program management personnel.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in dynamic operational environments.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in high-tempo, time-sensitive mission environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, collaboration tools, operational reporting systems, and data analysis applications.

Benefits:

• Pay Range: $92,300.00 - $166,850.00