Site Lead – PACAF Technical Liaison

Description Leidos is currently seeking a highly adaptable and experienced Site Lead to serve as our on-site technical and operational liaison at PACAF Headquarters. This individual will be the single point of contact, fostering strong relationships with on-site customers while representing our program and ensuring alignment with operational priorities. The ideal candidate possesses a unique blend of Air Force/DoD operational knowledge (wing & AOC/C2), familiarity with software development lifecycles, and proven ability to translate mission needs into prioritized, implementable requirements for software teams.Core Responsibilities:Serve as the primary on-site technical/operational lead and customer liaison.Maintain a deep understanding of Air Force operations, including wing and AOC command-and-control processes.Elicit, refine, and document operational requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria.Collaborate with software teams to prioritize development based on operational impact and technical feasibility.Provide on-site status reporting and coordinate with remote engineering and PMO teams.Maintain professionalism and adhere to security protocols in a secure environment.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of experience or a master’s degree with 10+ years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.Progressive experience in DoD/Air Force operational environments, systems engineering, requirements development, and/or software programs.Demonstrated understanding of Air Force operational constructs (wing operations and AOC/C2 processes).Working knowledge of software and database design principles (sufficient to discuss tradeoffs with software engineers).Experience working with Agile software development teams (Scrum/Kanban).Strong communication and interpersonal skills; experience interacting with senior leaders.Currently hold and maintain a Secret clearance and comply with on-site security procedures.U.S. Citizen with at least an active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to maintain your clearance during your employment.Desired Qualifications:Prior service in the U.S. Air Force or direct experience embedded at a DoD/Air Force headquarters or AOC.Experience with command and control software.Understanding of mandatory access control principles in the context of Intelligence Community Information Security Manual (IC ISM) standards and data tagging practices.Working knowledge of the Air Tasking Order (ATO) cycle, including how wing operations interact with and utilize the ATO.Knowledge of DoD acquisition/requirements processes.Experience with requirements management and software development lifecycle tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).Competencies & Soft Skills:Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.Analytical mindset with the ability to quickly understand operational processes and translate them into concise requirements.Collaborative and able to interface effectively across product management, engineering, QA, and operations.Strong judgment in prioritization under resource constraints.If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.Original Posting:December 15, 2025For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.Pay Range:Pay Range $116,350.00 - $210,325.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.About LeidosLeidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit .Pay and BenefitsPay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. 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Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected] you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.Commitment to Non-DiscriminationAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. 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