Are you ready to make a direct impact on operational-level decision-making within the Marine Corps?

We are seeking a skilled Requirements and Program Analyst - Plans to join our team at Mac Dill AFB, FL, where you’ll play a critical role in shaping requirements, strategies, and priorities that support deployed forces across the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside senior planners and leaders, contribute to high-level councils such as the Marine Requirements Oversight Council (MROC), and help close capability gaps that directly affect mission success. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel at research and analysis, and want to support the Marine Corps at the strategic level, we want to hear from you.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide program analysis services to process emerging requirements in support of deployed forces at the operational level.
• Assist planners with staffing, development, and recommendations of MARCENT positions to COMUSMARCENT in support of MROC and MRB processes.
• Support the development of the MARCENT Integrated Priority List (IPL) by researching and analyzing theater capability gaps and identifying potential resources to mitigate risk.
• Prepare assessments, information papers, and briefs; coordinate across staff sections and action officers to support the Commander’s participation in MROC deliberations.
• Contribute to the development of MARCENT strategy, policy, campaign plans, posture plans, programs, requirements, decision papers, assessments, presentations, and other staffing requirements for a service component headquarters.
• Participate in and support internal MARCENT working groups as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, or High School diploma/GED with 10+ years of experience.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Minimum 3 years of experience serving on a Marine Forces (MARFOR) or Combatant Command-level staff
• Strong understanding of Componency, including the relationships between MARCENT, CENTCOM, and HQMC staffs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of Headquarters Marine Corps requirements process, including the Marine Requirements Oversight Council (MROC).
• Strong understanding of U.S. Central Command requirements process, including the Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC).
• At least 3 years of experience in a requirements and programs role at a Combatant Command, Component Command, or Service Headquarters.

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Original Posting:

March 2, 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 $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

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.