Senior Air Transportation Planner
 LMI Consulting, LLC | |||||||||
 United States, Illinois, Scott Air Force Base | |||||||||
| 703 Seibert Road (Show on map) | |||||||||
 Mar 14, 2026 | |||||||||
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Senior Air Transportation Planner Job Locations
US-IL-Scott AFB
Overview LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed. Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors-helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value. Responsibilities LMI is seeking a Senior Air Transportation Planner to provide subject matter expertise to the United States Space Force (USSF) Installation, Logistics, and Product Support Directorate, Space Systems Command (SSC/S4L), located at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, and the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) Strategic Plans, Policy and Logistics Directorate (TCJ5/4), located at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The primary objective of this role is to support the integration of spacelift as a fully recognized fourth mode of cargo transportation within the Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise (JDDE). This role will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of subject matter experts to integrate spacelift point-to-point (P2P) delivery of cargo into USTRANSCOM's JDDE. In-depth knowledge and demonstrated experience with the Joint Planning Process is required for success. This role requires comprehensive operational-level planning experience, including demonstrated expertise in air mobility operations and airlift requirements planning supporting Air Operations Centers (AOC). The selected candidate will bridge conventional airlift planning and emerging rocket cargo/spacelift capabilities to ensure feasibility, interoperability, and operational credibility within joint and combined operations. This is an onsite position at Scott AFB, Illinois however remote/hybrid work may be considered for exceptionally well-qualifed candidates. Travel may be required at client discretion. This position is contingent upon contract award. Responsibilities may include:
Collaborate with USTRANSCOM directorates, Air Mobility Command, U.S. Space Force elements, Joint Staff planners, and commercial launch providers
Qualifications
EEO Statement LMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. LMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. LMI is committed to the fair treatment of all and to our policy of providing applicants and employees with equal employment opportunities. LMI recruits, hires, trains, and promotes people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, protected veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please contact accommodations@lmi.org Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you!
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