Fire and Effects Subject Matter Expert

Leidos Inc; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Fire and Effects Subject Matter Expert in Suffolk, VA to provide expert-level leadership across joint fires, effects integration, and multidomain operational planning. You will support senior leaders, Combatant Commands, and mission partner organizations with rigorous analytical products and high-impact assessments.

The role involves leading planning, execution, sustainment, and training activities to ensure Fires/Effects processes remain precise and interoperable with

Qualifications

• US Citizen with an active Secret clearance.
• Experience supporting military operational activities; minimum 4 years Targeting experience.
• Experience with automated targeting tools (e.g. JTT, MIDB) and Service specific fire control systems.
• Understanding of the F2T2EA Cycle and data tools used for targeting.

Responsibilities

• Fires & Effects Operations - plan, prepare, research, coordinate, and execute Fires/Effects tasks with authoritative analysis.
• Analytical Product Development - deliver detailed analytical reports and executive briefings for decisionmaking.
• Test Planning & Execution - conduct testing to validate Fires/Effects processes and interoperability.
• Progress Reporting - provide status updates to leadership and government leads.
• Internal Training Delivery - provide training to strengthen team proficiency in Fires/Effects.
• Sustainment & Process Improvement - support sustainment and efficiency improvements across tasks.
• Advanced Communication Skills - communicate complex Fires/Effects concepts clearly in reports and briefings.
• Operational Interviewing - interview military, civilian, and contractor personnel to extract information.
• Operational Impact Assessment - analyze capabilities and impacts and provide actionable recommendations.
• MultiDomain Fires Expertise - possess expert understanding of joint fires and effects across domains.
• Joint Fires Execution - prep fire support plans, identify targets, coordinate positions, and execute fires.

Skills

Security clearance

Operational planning

Analytical reporting

Targeting experience

Multi-domain fires

Education

Bachelor's degree + 4+ years

Master's degree + 2+ years

Job description

Description

Fire and Effects Subject Matter Expert

Suffolk, VA

Minimum of Secret clearance required

The Defense Sector at Leidos is currently looking for a Fire and Effects Subject Matter Expert. In this position you will provide expertlevel leadership, analysis, and operational support across the full spectrum of joint fires, effects integration, and multidomain operational planning. This role supports senior leaders, Combatant Commands, and missionpartner organizations by delivering authoritative fires expertise, rigorous analytical products, and highimpact operational assessments.

You will lead planning, execution, sustainment, and training activities that ensure Fires/Effects processes remain precise, interoperable, and aligned with evolving operational requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Fires & Effects Operations - Provide planning, preparation, research, coordination, and execution of Fires/Effectsrelated tasks, delivering authoritative analysis and missionfocused expertise.
• Analytical Product Development - Develop and deliver detailed analytical reports, workflow visualizations, missionthread products, and executive briefings that support operational decisionmaking.
• Test Planning & Execution - Conduct structured testing activities to validate Fires/Effects processes, systems, and missionpartner interoperability.
• Progress Reporting - Report task progress to Senior Program Management Analysts and government leads, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and timely updates.
• Internal Training Delivery - Conduct internal training aligned to Fires/Effects subjectmatter expertise, strengthening team proficiency and operational readiness.
• Sustainment & Process Improvement - Support sustainment efforts to ensure consistent quality, efficiency, and productivity across all assigned tasks.
• Advanced Communication Skills - Communicate clearly and effectively in written reports and verbal presentations, tailoring complex Fires/Effects concepts for diverse audiences.
• Operational Interviewing - Interview military, civilian, and contractor personnel to efficiently extract operational and technical information required for Fires/Effects analysis.
• Operational Impact Assessment - Apply advanced analytical skills to identify capabilities and limitations, assess operational impacts, and provide focused, achievable recommendations.
• MultiDomain Fires Expertise - Provide expertlevel understanding of MultiDomain Joint Fires and Effects, including weapons systems, fires coordination, and tactical fires integration.
• Joint Fires Execution - Demonstrate experience preparing fire support plans, identifying targets, coordinating fires positions, directing fires, processing tactical battlefield information, integrating data across networks, operating fires databases, processing firing solutions, executing precision missions, and controlling tactical fires.

Basic Qualifications:

• US Citizen with an active Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years related experience or Master's degree and 2+ years related experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 4 years supporting military operational activities; minimum 4 years Targeting experience.
• C5ISRT (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) and Targeting Experience.
• Experience developing target packages and target list with detailed intelligence, capabilities and vulnerabilities.
• Experience in supporting multi-domain mission planning and effects-based targeting.
• Experience with automated targeting tools (e.g. JTT, MIDB) and Service specific fire control systems.
• Understanding of the F2T2EA Cycle and the data tools and techniques utilized for each phase of targeting.
• Analyze the operational effectiveness of targeting systems in various scenarios and environments.
• Evaluate the impact of emerging technologies and trends on Targeting systems.
• Working knowledge of U.S, NATO, and coalition partner targeting processes, procedures, and systems.
• Apply analytical tools and methodologies to assess targeting system performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Must possess skills to communicate effectively and clearly in written reports and verbal presentations.
• Must possess skills to interview operational and technical military, civilian, and contractor to efficiently and accurately extract information.
• Must possess analytical skills to identify capabilities and limitations, assess operational impacts and provide focused, achievable recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret with eligibility for CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.
• Weapons School; Joint Targeting Course or Target Development Course
• Combat Assessment
• Weapons Application Course
• Joint Targeting Applications
• Battle Damage Course
• Data Analyst background
• Experience with Tactical to Operational Level Planning efforts
• Operational and C5ISR Assessment Experience
• Familiarity with one or more of: Service and component fires enterprises
• Familiarity with Maven Smart System (MSS) and its associated tool suites

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About Leidos

Leidos 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 www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay 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. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All 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. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.