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Scenario Developer for Joint Advanced Fires Course

Leidos


Job Location:

Fort Walton Beach, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 92300 - 166850
Posted: 22 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Joint Advanced Fires Instructor & Scenario Developer Defense Sector Leidos

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 exercisesfrom tabletop to fullscale eventsfocused on AllDomain Operations. Your work will directly prepare students for followon 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 AllDomain Fires and Effects at speed and scale.

Primary Responsibilities

  • JAFQC Scenario Development Support senior faculty by conducting technical research building realistic multidomain scenarios and producing ondemand intelligence assessments aligned to JAFQC learning objectives.
  • Current Operations Intelligence Updates Produce weekly OSINT and classified (SIPR/JWICS) currentevents briefs to maintain global theater awareness for course faculty.
  • Intelligence Product Creation Develop highfidelity intelligence products for Part Task Training including OPLAN/OPORD Annex B estimates Order of Battle assessments MLCOA/MDCOA analysis and executivelevel 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 seniorlevel 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 advancedtactics SMEs.
  • STO Experience Prior involvement in planning/executing Special Technical Operations at JTF CCMD or Service Component (Echelon 2)

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Original Posting:
May 20 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $92300.00 - $166850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.


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