Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Analyst

Position Description & Qualifications

Looking for a Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Planning and Interoperability Analyst opportunity at a place you can make a difference every day? Discover this great opportunity in our Shaw AFB, SC location. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact toward our military defense and safety of our sailors by discovering your new role supporting this critical mission.

Join our team supporting the  9th Air Force, United States Air Force Central Command (9 AF AFCENT) as the Air Force Service Component of United States Central Command (USCENTCOM), a joint Department of Defense combatant command responsible for U.S. security interests in 27 nations that stretch from the Horn of Africa through the Persian Gulf region, into Central Asia. This position supports 9 AF AFCENT Requirements and Plans (A5).

You will as the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Planning and Interoperability analyst provide expertise in all aspects of 9AF AFCENT operational requirements associated IAMD operations to develop and maintain joint surface-to-air and fixed-wing weapons integration and employment within a theater-wide system with potential to expand to coalition forces. Key aspects range from initiation, through mission analysis, course of action development, course of action analysis, course of action comparison, course of action approval and plan development. Your expertise will be leveraged to develop and generate standard joint operational planning products to include: Operational Guides, CONPLANS and Appendices, and Campaign Plans.

In this role you will:

- Assist in the development of overall concept-of-operations and rules-of engagement for effective joint/combined air-and-missile defense operations.
- As directed, coordinate with Service components, higher headquarters (HHQ), and coalition partners to successfully implement an integrated defense plan. This includes active participation in all phases of regional IAMD exercises (primarily as planners, control group members or role players).
- Develop Fiscal Year operational engagement proposals to support USAFCENT and USCENTCOM.
- Develop assessment plans for evaluating IAMD Program and exercises.
- Organize and conduct meetings, conferences, briefings, site surveys in support of operational planning and IAMD operations.

To be successful, you will have:

- High School Diploma/GED.
- An active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain TS/SCI clearance.
- Experience in US DoD Integrated Air and Missile Defense mission sets.
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications/e-mail systems or the equivalent.
- Ability to attend the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) Staff Officer Course within 1 year of employment if not already completed in military or contractor status. Cost will be covered by USAFCENT.
- Ability to obtain a US Passport and meet visa requirements for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
- Ability to travel 25% CONUS and OCONUS.

Additional desired experience and skills:

- A bachelor’s degree in any subject.
- DoD Top Secret Clearance & SCI prescreen
- 1year AOC (or equivalent) officer experience in IAMD related role.

If you are interested in working with a passionate Serco team - then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [email protected] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identity during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [email protected] .

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.

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 – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

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

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us .

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [email protected] .