Senior Fires & Effects Lead - Multi-Domain Targeting

Leidos; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Fires and Effects Subject Matter Expert in Suffolk, VA to provide expert leadership, analysis, and operational support across joint fires, effects integration, and multi-domain planning. The role supports senior leaders, Combatant Commands, and mission partners with authoritative fires expertise and rigorous assessments.

You will lead planning, execution, sustainment, and training activities to maintain precise fires processes, interoperability, and alignment with

Qualifications

• Active US Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years related experience or Master’s with 6+ years.
• Minimum 8 years supporting defense or military operations with targeting experience.
• Experience with C5ISRT and targeting processes.
• Experience with automated targeting tools and fire control systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interview military and civilian personnel.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level leadership and analysis across fires/ effects.
• Develop analytical reports and executive briefings.
• Conduct test planning and validate interoperability.
• Report progress to Senior Program Management Analysts and government leads.
• Deliver internal training aligned to Fires/Effects subject-matter expertise.
• Support sustainment and process improvement.
• Communicate complex Fires/Effects concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Coordinate fires positions and target selection in multi-domain operations.

Skills

Fires & Effects leadership

Analytical reporting

Joint Fires expertise

Test planning & execution

Interoperability & multi-domain ops

Operational planning

Clear communication

Targeting analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

JTT

MIDB

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Senior Fires and Effects Subject Matter Expert in Suffolk, VA to provide expert leadership, analysis, and operational support across joint fires, effects integration, and multi-domain planning. The role supports senior leaders, Combatant Commands, and mission partners with authoritative fires expertise and rigorous assessments.

You will lead planning, execution, sustainment, and training activities to maintain precise fires processes, interoperability, and alignment with