Senior Fires and Effects Subject Matter Expert

About the role

The Defense Sector at Leidos is currently looking for a Senior Fires and Effects Subject Matter Expert. The Senior Fires and Effects Subject Matter Expert provides expert‑level leadership, analysis, and operational support across the full spectrum of joint fires, effects integration, and multi‑domain operational planning. This role supports senior leaders, Combatant Commands, and mission‑partner organizations by delivering authoritative fires expertise, rigorous analytical products, and high‑impact 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.

Responsibilities

• Fires & Effects Operations Leadership — Provide senior‑level management of planning, preparation, research, coordination, and execution of Fires/Effects‑related tasks, delivering authoritative analysis and mission‑focused expertise.
• Analytical Product Development — Develop and deliver detailed analytical reports, workflow visualizations, mission‑thread products, and executive briefings that support operational decision‑making.
• Test Planning & Execution — Conduct structured testing activities to validate Fires/Effects processes, systems, and mission‑partner