Theater Air and Missile Defense (TAMD) Planner
VivSoft Technologies
Tampa, FL Posted November 3, 2026
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Salary Range
$90,000 - $115,000
Job Description
Title: Theater Air and Missile Defense (TAMD) Planner Location: MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL (Onsite; CONUS/AOR TDY as directed) Type:
Full-time, W2 Salary: $90,00 - $110,000 Clearance: Active TS/SCI required WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON Shape how U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) defends against air, missile and drone threats. Working for the Operations directorate's planning division (CCJ38), you'll represent USCENTCOM Theater Air and Missile Defense (TAMD) equities across current operations, steady-state and contingency planning, supporting Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD), Counter-UAS (C-UAS) and security cooperation efforts across the Area of Responsibility (AOR).
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Represent USCENTCOM TAMD equities in working groups, boards and operational planning teams, and facilitate the USCENTCOM Air and Missile Defense working group to synchronize TAMD efforts with the Theater Campaign Plan Provide SME planning support for current operations, steady-state and contingency TAMD, applying knowledge of AEGIS, THAAD and Patriot systems and BMD doctrine, capabilities, limitations and planning factors Track emerging and fielded C-UAS systems, monitor force laydown across the AOR, and manage staffing and resourcing of new C-UAS capabilities against threat-informed requirements Analyze UAS threats to U.S. and partner nation forces, and develop and coordinate IAMD and C-UAS solutions for OPLANs and CONPLANs Support national, Service and partner nation integration of C-UAS assets into the USCENTCOM command and control architecture, including C2 Interoperability Working Groups and Boards held in CONUS and OCONUS Support updates to OPLANs, CONPLANs, Theater Campaign Plans and Country Security Cooperation Plans; serve as focal point for TAMD RFIs/RFAs and prepare products for Night Orders and Execution Orders Monitor, coordinate and report on Joint Staff requirements processes for testing, deploying and employing C-UAS systems in the AOR MUST-HAVES Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of relevant experience, or 15+ years of experience in lieu of a degree Active TS/SCI clearance at start of work (interim not accepted) and U.S. citizenship Expert knowledge of theater air and missile defense planning and operations, including AEGIS, THAAD and Patriot capabilities and planning factors Ability to lead projects independently and take direction in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Strong writing, editing and briefing skills for GO/FO, executive and national agency audiences, plus proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Ability to safeguard classified information Able to support 24/7/365 surge manning and travel to domestic and international locations NICE-TO-HAVES Prior service as an air defense artillery, missile defense or C-UAS officer or senior NCO
- Combatant Command staff experience
- Security cooperation and partner IAMD integration in the USCENTCOM AOR
- IBCS and NASAMS
- Adversary UAS TTP analysis
- IAMD operational planning and assessments
- C-UAS planning, systems integration, testing and programmatic experience
- Joint Staff requirements processes and the Joint Planning Process (JPP)
- Intelligence and Operations experience, including ISR PED
- Coordinating with government and industry partners on technical solutions WHY VIVSOFT 100% employer-paid medical, dental and vision for employees 401(k) with employer match Flexible PTO plus 11 paid holidays Training and certification reimbursement Long-term role on a 4+ year program, shaping air, missile and drone defense planning across the USCENTCOM AOR ABOUT VIVSOFT VivSoft solves complex federal problems with emerging and open technologies. We build secure software factories based on DoD reference designs and NIST frameworks, delivering AI/ML, data science, and microservices for DoD, healthcare, and civilian agencies.
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