AOC Operations SME

About the role

Booz Allen is seeking an experienced Air Operations Center (AOC) Operations Subject Matter Expert to support the modernization, transformation and operational optimization of complex command and control (C2) environments. The role combines deep operational expertise with an understanding of technical modernization, including architecture, data pathways, workflow automation and mission-system integration, and covers improvements across Strategy, Plans, Operations, ISR and Air Mobility divisions.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the operational SME for AOC processes, covering strategy development, MAAP or ATO production, targeting, ISR synchronization and dynamic execution.
• Translate operational needs into system, workflow and architectural requirements for modernization, automation and performance improvement.
• Support operational planning and scenario development for modernization tasking areas aligned with AOC warfighter architecture and enablement workstreams.
• Collaborate with engineering and architecture teams to optimize mission workflows and emerging capabilities.
• Identify inefficiencies and manual processes, and partner with technical teams to define improvements.
• Provide input into modernization planning, KRADOS-related capabilities and C2 system enhancements, and support system evaluation and workflow analysis.
• Brief senior government and military leadership on operational impacts, modernization priorities and capability gaps, and facilitate collaboration across government, engineering, development and operations teams.

Required profile

• 8+ years of experience with AOC operations across divisions such as Combat Plans, Combat Ops, ISR, Strategy, Air Mobility, AMD, COD or ISRD.
• Experience in operational planning and execution, including ATO or ACO production, Master Air Attack Plan development, dynamic targeting, ISR collection management and real-time C2 operations.
• Experience supporting or leading modernization of mission-critical enterprise systems such as C2 or ISR.
• Ability to articulate operational requirements to technical teams and translate technical changes back into mission impact.
• TS/SCI clearance; applicants are subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for classified information access.
• Bachelor's degree.

Nice to have

• Experience with AOC enterprise modernization, architectural activities, digital engineering, KRADOS-related development and workstreams in internal AOC project documentation.
• Experience with tech-enabled transformation of warfighter workflows, data integration, automation or decision-support tooling.
• Experience with MBSE, workflow modeling or operational thread analysis for C2 and ISR environments.
• Experience collaborating with AFLCMC, HBB, AFRL or joint C2 modernization organizations.
• Ability to speak to tactical, operational and technical audiences, with strong briefing and stakeholder-engagement skills.

What we offer

• Health, life, disability, financial and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs and dependent care (full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week regularly).
• A recognition awards program for exceptional performance.
• Projected annual salary range of $112,800 to $257,000, depending on location, qualifications and contract specifics.