AOC Operations SME at Booz Allen in Rome, NY

Job description

• We are seeking a highly experienced Air Operations Center (AOC) Operations Subject Matter Expert to support the modernization, transformation, and operational optimization of complex C2 environments. This role blends deep operational expertise with an understanding of technical modernization efforts including architecture, data pathways, workflow automation, and mission‑system integration as reflected in current AOC technical planning, architectural workstreams, and enablement activities documented across internal AOC project plans and technical tasking files. You’ll leverage expertise executing AOC battle rhythm activities and leading improvements across Strategy, Plans, Operations, ISR, and Air Mobility divisions, with the ability to shape requirements that drive enterprise‑scale operational enhancement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the operational SME for AOC processes, supporting mission threads spanning strategy development, MAAP or ATO production, targeting, ISR synchronization, and dynamic execution
• Translate AOC operational needs into actionable system, workflow, and architectural requirements supporting modernization, automation, and performance improvements
• Support operational planning and scenario development for modernization tasking areas aligned with AOC warfighter architecture, enablement, and acceleration workstreams
• Collaborate with engineering and architecture teams to optimize mission workflows and ensure emerging capabilities align with operational needs
• Identify inefficiencies, manual processes, and operational bottlenecks, and partner with technical teams to define improvements
• Provide operational input into modernization planning, KRADOS‑related capabilities, and C2 system enhancement activities
• Support system evaluation, workflow analysis, and end‑to‑end mission thread assessments to ensure new capabilities enhance tempo, accuracy, and decision superiority
• Brief senior government and military leadership on operational impacts, modernization priorities, and capability gaps
• Facilitate collaboration across government, engineering, development, and operations teams to ensure alignment of mission needs and technical solutions
• Join us. The world can't wait.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience with AOC operations across one or more divisions such as Combat Plans, Combat Ops, ISR, Strategy, Air Mobility, AMD, COD, or ISRD
• Experience in operational planning and execution processes 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 efforts for C2, ISR, or other mission‑critical enterprise systems
• Ability to articulate operational requirements to technical teams and translate technical changes back into mission impact
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree
• Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.
• Experience with AOC enterprise modernization efforts, including architectural activities, digital engineering, KRADOS‑related development, and workstreams captured in internal AOC project documentation
• Experience supporting tech‑enabled transformation for 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 or HBB, AFRL, or joint C2 modernization organizations
• Ability to speak to tactical, operational, and technical audiences
• Possession of excellent briefing and stakeholder‑engagement skills

Skills

Required

• AOC operations expertise
• TS/SCI clearance

Preferred

• AOC enterprise modernization efforts

Benefits

• At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
• Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.