Secret Cleared Tactical Aviation Mission Planner

Insight Global

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Des Moines, Iowa

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PERMANENT

$80-$100/hr

Updated 08/30/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

Insight Global is seeking a highly skilled fixed-wing air-to-air tactics professional with a strong Live, Virtual, Constructive (LVC) simulation background to support advanced, distributed training operations. This role focuses on integrating manned simulators with live aircraft to execute realistic, real-time training scenarios for operational units across the United States. This is a single-position role with high visibility and impact. The ideal candidate is a jack-of-all-trades, combining tactical aviation credibility, simulation expertise, and strong communications/networking skills, who can operate seamlessly between pilots, engineers, and technical teams.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Integrating simulators with live aircraft for real‑time LVC training events

Working directly with operational units to execute air‑to‑air training scenarios

Supporting nationwide distributed training (CONUS, Hawaii, AF/ANG assets)

Creating realistic scenarios where simulator pilots play wingmen, adversaries, or C2/ATC roles

Troubleshooting communications, networking, and system integration issues during live events

Translating operational training needs into executable mission scenarios

Serving as the primary tactical + integration SME (single‑seat, high‑visibility role)

Requirements

Active Secret Clearance (Top Secret or TS/SCI preferred)

Tactical fixed‑wing aviation background with direct air‑to‑air mission experience.

F-22, F-35

(5th Generation) or F/A-18 experience preferred

Fighter experience strongly preferred; non‑tactical fixed‑wing backgrounds alone are not sufficient

Hands‑on experience in military

LVC / DMO

environments, specifically supporting operational or air combat training

Must have experience integrating manned simulators with live aircraft for real‑time training events

Strong understanding of air‑to‑air tactics, training realism, and operational mission execution in a military context

Working knowledge of communications systems, networking concepts, and system integration, with the ability to troubleshoot issues live during training events

Experience translating operational training requirements into executable mission scenarios (CONOPS, mission plans, event execution)

Ability to work directly with pilots, operational units, engineers, and technical teams in fast‑paced, real‑time environments

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