Operations SME - Langley AFB, VA

Position Description & Qualifications Serco seeks Operations SME (former Fighter Pilot or WSO / CSO / NFO) for Air Combat Command’s Combat Air Forces Distributed Training Center (CAF DTC) at Langley AFB, VA . Daily, the CAF DTC provides world-class integration training in large force and small team formats to combat units around the globe against cutting‑edge threats in a boundless virtual battlespace. An active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI and SAP/SAR. If selected, you will facilitate integration training for U.S. and allied military aircrew, air battle managers, and Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs) by role‑playing fighter aircraft in Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) events. You’ll learn and execute missions using Combat Environment Server (CES), Next Generation Threat System (NGTS), and/or Modern Air Combat Environment (MACE). You’ll stay current on threats, tactics, techniques, and procedures by reviewing tactics manuals, flash bulletins and tactics bulletins. In this role, you will: Support daily training by scheduling, mission planning, creating mission materials, briefing, executing, and debriefing the DTC’s Large Force Exercises (LFEs) and Small Team events. Attend CAF exercise planning conferences (e.g. RED FLAG), meetings, and sites to discuss unit training requirements. Then, you’ll help the DTC incorporate those unit training requirements into missions. Provide consulting expertise to military and/or defense clients to develop and evaluate military training and doctrine. You may provide specialized planning and/or execution expertise in specialized phases of military training exercises—including doctrinal development, scenario development, after action review and data analysis. The U.S. Air Force can only train to its full capability against modern threats in a virtual environment. Be a part of that environment and continue to make the USAF the best air force in the world, at the CAF DTC. To be successful in this role, you will have: An active Secret security clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI and SAP/SAR. A Bachelor’s Degree with 9 years’ experience or a Master’s degree with 7 years’ experience; or PhD with 4 years’ experience. Former Fighter Pilot, NFO, CSO, or WSO with any of the following aircraft: F‑15, F‑16, F/A‑18, EA‑18G, F‑22, F‑35. A thorough knowledge of AFTTP 3‑1 fighter employment or other service equivalent manual. Operationally relevant experience within the past 10 years (simulator experience considered). Ability to travel 10%. Additional desired experience and skills: Possessing an active DoD Top Secret security clearance. Mission Commander qualified. Instructor Pilot/WSO/CSO/NFO experience. Thorough knowledge of 5th gen fighter employment and/or integration. Please submit your application for immediate consideration. Pay Transparency Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well‑being and work‑life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time‑off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job‑related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long‑term incentive opportunities. Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract. 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds. Tuition reimbursement program. Life insurance and disability coverage. Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection. Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits. Employee Assistance Plan. Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Serco