Scenario Developer for Joint Advanced Fires Course

Leidos•Fort Walton Beach, FL

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Minimum 12 years as a commissioned officer, warrant officer, or senior NCO.
Current Top Secret/SCI eligibility.
BA/BS required; equivalent operational experience may substitute.
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.
Familiarity with Road to War, MSELs, OPFOR campaign plans, and INTSUMs.
Deep understanding of Blue/Red force capabilities and employment at tactical and operational levels.
Minimum 1 year of formal platform instruction; completion of a formal instructor course (or willingness to attend prior to assuming duties).
Exceptional writing and briefing skills to support scenario, intelligence, and presentation requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Support senior faculty by conducting technical research, building realistic multi‑domain scenarios, and producing on‑demand intelligence assessments aligned to JAFQC learning objectives.
Produce weekly OSINT and classified (SIPR/JWICS) current‑events briefs to maintain global theater awareness for course faculty.
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).
Augment the JAFQC Evaluation Team as an advisor or technical SME during exercises and major events as required.