Job Number: R0248191 AOC Operations SME The Opportunity: 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 missionsystem integration as reflected in currentAOC 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 toshape requirements that drive enterprisescale operational enhancement. How You'll Contribute: 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, KRADOSrelated capabilities, and C2 system enhancement activities Support system evaluation, workflow analysis, and endtoend 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 solutionsJoin us. The world can't wait. You Have: 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 realtime C2 operations Experience supporting or leading modernization efforts for C2, ISR, or other missioncritical enterprise systems Ability to articulate operational requirements to technical teams and translate technical changes back into mission impact TS/SCI clearance Bachelor's degree Nice If You Have: Experience with AOC enterprise modernization efforts, including architectural activities, digital engineering, KRADOSrelateddevelopment, and workstreams captured in internal AOC project documentation Experience supporting techenabled transformation for warfighter workflows, data integration, automation, or decisionsupport 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 strong briefing and stakeholderengagement skills Clearance: 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.CompensationAt Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributio