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Air Battle Management Operations Analyst

Full Time Remote

Summary

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking an Air Battle Management Operations Analyst to support the US Air Force Collaborative Operations for Battlespace Resilient Architecture (COBRA) program at the US Air Forces Europe / Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA) Warfare Center (UAWC) in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

COBRA provides for the implementation, integration, development, and delivery of Modeling and Simulation (M&S) solutions to support the US Air Force, Department of Defense, and mission partner multi-domain operations (MDO) within the Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) strategy.

The role of this position is to provide Air Battle Manager (ABM) operations expertise to facilitate the delivery of live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) training to US, allied, and partner-nation warfighters spanning the United States European Command (USEUCOM) and United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM) Areas of Responsibility (AOR) at the of tactical and operational levels of war.

The Air Battle Management Operations Analyst will:

  • Provide ABM support to Tier 1-4 exercises. This includes, but is not limited to, large force employment exercises integrating USAF, Joint Force, and Allied forces in the air, land, sea, space, and cyberspace domains, as well as smaller events exercising specific capabilities.
  • Prepare, coordinate, and present USAF, Joint Force, and Allied air warfare briefings, support academic development and instruction, and lead air warfare discussions with a wide range of audiences as requested by the US Government.
  • Design relevant scenarios informed by knowledge of US, Joint Force, Allied, and adversary real-world systems, capabilities, and tactics for integration into UAWC-sponsored and supported training and exercise events, with supporting presentations, briefings, and other exercise products.
  • Develop exercise documents including Master Scenario Event List (MSEL), Air Operations Directives (AOD), Air Tasking Orders (ATO), Airspace Control Plans (ACP), Airspace Control Orders (ACO), Area Air Defense Plans (AADP), Special Instructions (SPINs), and mission execution products.
  • Facilitate the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC) of various exercises with warfighters by participating in exercise scenario development, mission planning, mass briefs, mission briefs, execution, debriefs, analysis, and after-action reports.
  • Conduct simulated ABM operations replicating the AOC and other C2 agencies during LVC exercises for missions that include: 5th generation fighter employment, Fighter Integration (FI), Offensive Counterair (OCA), Defense Counterair (DCA), Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD), Suppression of Enemy Air Defense (SEAD), Air Interdiction (AI), Close Air Support (CAS), Strike Coordination and Reconnaissance (SCAR), Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR), and Dynamic Targeting (DT).

Qualifications

Required Experience/Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's and Nine (9) or relevant years of experience in lieu of degree.
  • ABM (or rated equivalent) with CRC, AWACS, C2ISR, and/or AOC operational experience, with the most recent operational tour within the last 5 years.
  • At least one past assignment on an AOC, JOC, NATO CAOC, or similar staff directly managing operational-level C2.
  • Minimum of 200 instructor / evaluator hours.
  • Expert knowledge of USAF and Joint Force doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
  • Experience with the Joint Air Operations Planning (JAOP) or the Joint Operations Planning Process for Air (JOPPA) at the AOC, Component, COCOM, or Joint Staff level.
  • US Citizen and active U.S. Secret security clearance, plus eligibility for Top Secret / SCI.

Desired Experience/Qualifications:

  • AOC experience within the past 5 years.
  • USAF C2 Warrior Advanced Course graduate.
  • USAF Weapons School graduate (or equivalent).
  • USMC Weapons Instructor Course graduate.
  • USAF AWACS, JSTARS, Rivet Joint, or CRC mission crew commander.
  • Knowledge of NATO doctrine and tactics, techniques, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of USAF and US Joint doctrine for upper-tier and lower-tier IAMD.
  • Familiarity with the following systems: Next Generation Threat System (NGTS), Modern Air Combat Environment (MACE), Air Warfare Simulation (AWSIM), and Battlespace Command and Control Center (BC3).

Additional Benefits (dependent on personal eligibility and / or meeting length of employment requirements):

  • Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) Individual Logistics Support, including:
    • German tax exemption.
    • Base Exchange and Commissary privileges.
    • Motor vehicle registration.
    • Access to VAT-free vehicle fuel.
    • Armed Forces Post Office (APO) services.
  • Reimbursement for minor dependent education at the duty location and access to the DoD Education Activities (DoDEA) school system on a space-A basis.
  • Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) at the Group 3 rate.
  • Relocation to / from Germany.
  • Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (US Federal Income Tax Exclusion).

About SAIC

SAIC

SAIC (Science Applications International Corporation) is one of the largest technology integrators supporting the U.S. Department of Defense, intelligence community, and federal civilian agencies. The company delivers mission-critical services across engineering, IT modernization, cybersecurity, intelligence, and systems integration, helping government customers operate and secure complex national security infrastructure at scale.

For job seekers, SAIC offers a wide range of career opportunities in software engineering, cybersecurity, cloud computing, systems engineering, data analytics, intelligence analysis, program management, and mission support. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and technologists seeking stable, long-term roles embedded in high-impact government programs across defense and intelligence missions.

Unlike defense manufacturers that build physical platforms, SAIC focuses on integrating, modernizing, and operating the digital and information systems that support government missions. Employees often work on large-scale federal programs involving network modernization, space and satellite systems support, cyber defense operations, and advanced data-driven decision-making tools used across defense and intelligence agencies.

As federal agencies continue investing heavily in cybersecurity, AI, cloud infrastructure, and digital transformation, SAIC remains one of the most important employers in the government services sector. For professionals seeking mission-driven work with strong stability and exposure to complex national security programs, SAIC continues to stand out as a leading destination in defense and federal technology services.

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