C2 Operational SME (Warfighter / Mission Integration)

As a Command and Control (C2) Operational Subject Matter Expert , you will serve as the critical bridge between operational warfighters, mission planners, and technical development teams supporting next-generation digital modernization and mission systems initiatives. You will translate real-world operational experience into actionable requirements, inform digital transformation efforts, and ensure emerging C2 capabilities are aligned with warfighter needs across air, space, cyber, and joint domains. This role supports mission integration, operational architecture development, capability fielding, and modernization initiatives aligned with Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) concepts and evolving DoD digital ecosystem strategies. Responsibilities: Serve as the operational voice of the warfighter across C2 modernization programs. Translate operational concepts, TTPs, and mission workflows into system requirements, user stories, and integration priorities. Advise program leadership on mission impacts, operational risk, and capability gaps. Support development and refinement of CONOPS, operational architectures, and mission threads. Participate in mission engineering efforts, digital twin environments, modeling & simulation activities, and operational assessments. Lead or support operational test events, exercises, and experimentation campaigns. Facilitate collaboration between operators, acquisition professionals, systems engineers, and software development teams. Provide subject matter expertise for digital transformation initiatives, including cloud-enabled C2, data integration, edge processing, and AI/ML-enabled decision support. Support briefings to senior DoD stakeholders and flag-level leadership. Contribute to strategic planning, roadmapping, and capability transition efforts. Required Qualifications: 15+ years of operational experience in Air Force, Space Force, Joint, or Combatant Command environments. Direct experience in Command & Control (C2), battle management, mission planning, or operational integration roles. Experience supporting operational exercises, wargames, or real-world contingency operations. Demonstrated ability to translate operational needs into technical requirements. Strong understanding of joint operations and multi-domain integration. Desired Qualifications: Experience supporting next-generation mission systems initiatives. Familiarity with digital engineering, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), or mission thread analysis. Experience working within DoD acquisition or program office environments. Exposure to cloud-enabled architectures, DevSecOps, or AI/ML-enabled decision support tools. Graduate degree in Systems Engineering, Operations Research, National Security, or related field. Location: Flexible, with priority posting in Ohio (OH), Virginia (VA), and Alabama (AL). Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree with 15 years' related experience; Master's degree preferred. Required Security Clearance: Must have an Active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility. Due to clearance requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required. Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security. Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. Great Benefits – Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year Flexible schedules 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December) Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – a separate qualified retirement account Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide. For more information about MTSI, please visit We embrace nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.