SAIC is seeking a former military aviator looking to shape the future of air dominance in the Pacific. We are hiring a Senior Principal Technical Advisor to embed directly within HQ Pacific Air Forces (HQ/PACAF) on Oahu, Hawaii. In this highly influential role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to the Commander, PACAF, steering the transition of cutting-edge Science and Technology (S&T) programs into the Combat Air Force (CAF). This is your opportunity to leverage your tactical aviation experience and staff expertise to field next-generation warfighting capabilities across the Department of the Air Force (DAF). This position is located in Hawaii and includes up to 15% travel to CONUS/OCONUS locations. Job Responsibilites: • Command Advisor: Directly advise PACAF leadership on advanced technologies, long-term continuity, and future warfighter requirements. • S&T Transition: Drive the integration of advanced technology programs into operational CAF and DAF portfolios. • Enterprise Collaboration: Bridge gaps between MAJCOMs, the Air Staff, AF TENCAP, FFRDCs, and Joint organizations to accelerate capability delivery. • Operational Requirements: Provide critical technical, analytical, and operational oversight to the USAF Requirements Process, specifically focusing on Special Access Program (SAP) portfolios. • Strategic Roadmap Developer: assist with concept of operations (CONOPS) development, platform integration, and program tradeoff analysis. Required Qualifications: • Active TS/SCI required to start (must be able maintain TS/SCI with polygraph). • US citizenship. • Previously rated military Pilot or Weapons System Officer (WSO), or 10+ years of dedicated CAF operational requirements experience. • Education & Experience: • Bachelor’s degree with 14+ years of military aerospace technology experience; OR • Master’s degree with 12+ years of experience; OR • PhD with 9+ years of experience. • At least 3 years of MAJCOM-level staff experience (or sister-service equivalent above Wing level). • Minimum of 5 years of Special Access Program (SAP) experience. • Domain Mastery: 10+ years of experience in Air-to-Air weapons, Air-to-Ground weapons, electronic warfare, or electronic countermeasure systems.