Scenario Developer for Joint Advanced Fires Course

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Sector seeks an experienced Joint Advanced Fires Instructor/Scenario Developer to support the JAFQC. You will design and execute multi-domain exercises focused on All-Domain Operations, preparing students for assignments within Combatant Command and Joint Fires Elements.

The role operates under JFID oversight, contributing to modernizing Joint Targeting Cycle C2 for Globally Integrated All-Domain Fires. Strong instructional background and security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of military leadership experience or equivalent.
• Current Top Secret/SCI eligibility required.
• BA/BS degree or equivalent operational experience.
• At least 24 months in a Joint Force HQ performing intelligence or target analysis.
• Familiarity with Road to War, MSELs, OPFOR campaigns and INTSUMs.
• Strong knowledge of Blue/Red force capabilities at tactical and operational levels.
• At least 1 year of formal platform instruction; instructor course preferred.
• Excellent writing and briefing skills for scenario, intelligence and presentations.

Responsibilities

• JAFQC Scenario Development - build multi-domain scenarios and intel assessments.
• Current Operations Intelligence Updates - weekly OSINT/SIPR/JWICS briefs.
• Intelligence Product Creation - OPLAN/OPORD estimates, B-rated analysis, JWC alignment.
• Exercise Evaluation Support - advise as SME during exercises and events.

Skills

Military Experience

Security Clearance

Joint Headquarters Experience

Scenario Development Expertise

Force Structure Knowledge

Instructional Experience

Communication Skills

Education

BA/BS

Job description

The Defense Sector at Leidos is seeking an experienced Joint Advanced Fires Instructor/Scenario Developer to support the Joint Advanced Fires Qualification Course (JAFQC). In this role, you will apply deep expertise in designing and executing military exercises-from tabletop to full-scale events-focused on All-Domain Operations. Your work will directly prepare students for follow-on assignments within Combatant Command (CCMD) and Service Component Joint Fires Elements.

This position operates under the oversight of the Joint Staff J6 Joint Fires Integration Division (JFID), which leads Department of War efforts to modernize Joint Targeting Cycle C2 for Globally Integrated All-Domain Fires and Effects at speed and scale.

Primary Responsibilities

• JAFQC Scenario Development - Support senior faculty by conducting technical research, building realistic multi-domain scenarios, and producing on-demand intelligence assessments aligned to JAFQC learning objectives.
• Current Operations Intelligence Updates - Produce weekly OSINT and classified (SIPR/JWICS) current-events briefs to maintain global theater awareness for course faculty.
• Intelligence Product Creation - Develop high-fidelity intelligence products for Part Task Training, including OPLAN/OPORD Annex B estimates, Order of Battle assessments, MLCOA/MDCOA analysis, and executive-level strategic summaries. Ensure all scenarios reflect the Joint Warfighting Concept (JWC).
• Exercise Evaluation Support - Augment the JAFQC Evaluation Team as an advisor or technical SME during exercises and major events as required.

Basic Qualifications

• Military Experience - Minimum 12 years as a commissioned officer, warrant officer, or senior NCO.
• Security Clearance - Current Top Secret/SCI eligibility.
• Education - BA/BS required; equivalent operational experience may substitute.
• Joint Headquarters Experience - At least 24 months (within the last 6 years) in a Joint Force HQ performing intelligence or target system analysis. Relevant MOS/AFSC: 0231, 35F, IS, 1N0 and officer equivalents.
• Scenario Development Expertise - Familiarity with Road to War, MSELs, OPFOR campaign plans, and INTSUMs.
• Force Structure Knowledge - Deep understanding of Blue/Red force capabilities and employment at tactical and operational levels.
• Instructional Experience - Minimum 1 year of formal platform instruction; completion of a formal instructor course (or willingness to attend prior to assuming duties).
• Communication Skills - Exceptional writing and briefing skills to support scenario, intelligence, and presentation requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Education - MA/MS or graduation from a senior-level Service college.
• Advanced Warfighting Schools - Graduate of SAMS, SAASS, SAWS, MAWS, or JAWS.
• Elite Tactics Programs - Completion of TOPGUN, WTI, USAF Weapons School, or equivalent programs producing advanced-tactics SMEs.
• STO Experience - Prior involvement in planning/executing Special Technical Operations at JTF, CCMD, or Service Component (Echelon 2)

Pay Range:

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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 .

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.