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Tampa, FL · On-site

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How much do war zone jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for war zone in the United States is $74,297.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,000.00 and $83,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a war zone?

A War Zone job refers to employment in areas affected by conflict, war, or severe instability. These roles can include military positions, humanitarian aid work, security contracting, journalism, and medical response. Workers in these jobs often face high-risk environments but are critical for operations such as emergency relief, infrastructure rebuilding, and security enforcement. Due to the dangers involved, these roles typically require specialized training, experience, and risk management.

What are some common challenges faced by journalists reporting from war zones, and how do they typically manage these risks?

Journalists in war zones often face significant challenges, such as physical danger, restricted access to information, and emotional stress from witnessing conflict firsthand. To manage these risks, they usually undergo specialized safety training, work with local fixers or security teams, and follow strict protocols established by their employers. They also rely on protective equipment and may coordinate closely with humanitarian organizations or military personnel to ensure their safety. Balancing timely reporting with personal safety is a constant priority in this demanding environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a war zone journalist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a War Zone Journalist, you need a background in journalism or communications, strong reporting skills, and experience working in high-risk environments. Familiarity with satellite phones, secure communication tools, and hostile environment safety training certifications are typically required. Exceptional resilience, situational awareness, and effective interpersonal communication help journalists manage stress and build trust in volatile settings. These skills and qualities are critical for ensuring personal safety, accurate reporting, and ethical coverage under dangerous and unpredictable conditions.

What is the difference between War Zone vs Combat Zone?

AspectWar ZoneCombat Zone
DefinitionAn area of active conflict, often used in military or security contexts.A designated area where military or law enforcement engage in combat operations.
Work EnvironmentHigh-risk, unpredictable, often outdoors or in conflict zones.Structured, tactical, with specific operational objectives.
Required CredentialsMilitary or security training, certifications in conflict management.Military or law enforcement training, combat skills.
Industry UsageMilitary, security, emergency response.Military, law enforcement, security services.

While both terms refer to areas of conflict, a War Zone is a broad, often uncontrolled area of active conflict, whereas a Combat Zone is a specific operational area designated for military or law enforcement combat activities. Understanding these distinctions helps clarify job roles and safety considerations in these high-risk environments.

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Infographic showing various War Zone job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 56% In-person, and 44% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,297 per year, or $35.7 per hour.

Paramedic Medical Instructor - Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)

Leidos

Aldie, VA • On-site

$92K - $166K/yr

Part-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

New


Leidos rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 152 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Description

The Leidos Intelligence Sector is seeking experienced and fully cleared Medical Instructors to support an exciting and rewarding opportunity for an Intelligence Community customer on a mid-sized occupational healthcare program.  Personnel will work full time direct at client sites, primarily based in Chantilly, VA with occasional local travel to other buildings in the region.  Top Secret SCI security clearance with polygraph is required – we are seeking both fully cleared candidates and candidates interested in obtaining or upgrading their security clearance.

Primary Responsibilities

The Medical Instructor’s primary responsibility is to teach a one-day Trauma Responder Workshop multiple times per week.  This includes preparing for the Workshops, maintaining Workshop equipment and materials, conducting lecture and interactive skills stations/training scenarios, and post-Workshop activities.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Preparing materials and equipment for Trauma Responder Workshops,

  • Delivering course content via lecture, interactive activities, skills stations, and training scenarios, tailored towards non-medical adult learners,

  • Supervise skills stations and training scenarios, providing guidance and correction as needed,

  • Maintaining Workshop materials and equipment,

  • Conducting post-Workshop reviews and activities,

  • Performing logistical and administrative duties in support of Workshops or other client classes/requirements, to include providing backup support to the Workshop Registrar as needed,

  • Applying advanced medic skills to support training of personnel deploying to potentially austere environments,

  • Supporting high-risk, high-stress training, staff sustainment training, and direct medical training with a focus on medical quality assurance,

  • Educating and training non-medical personnel with a specific focus on primary care techniques,

  • Maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and staying abreast of effective teaching and adult learning strategies,

  • Developing solutions which may require analysis and understanding of possible solutions/scenarios,

  • Working independently as needed to achieve day-to-day objectives,

  • Coordinating with other team members and medical staff as needed,

  • Providing surge supports to other areas of the program/department as needed, and

  • Deploying for short duration TDYs as needed to deliver Workshops.

Basic Qualifications

  • Top Secret SCI security clearance with polygraph is required – we are seeking both fully cleared candidates and candidates interested in obtaining or upgrading their security clearance,

  • National certification in respective field (NREMT-P, combat medic, or equivalent),

  • At least four years of teaching experience,

  • Ability to develop lesson plans and create course data as needed,

  • Enthusiasm for teaching and the subject matter,

  • Ability to deliver course content according to the established time allotments,

  • Strong prehospital emergency medicine clinical skills (EKG, phlebotomy, triage, trauma assessments, etc.),

  • Firm knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and patient education,

  • Experience in providing high-stress training to include various medical trainings,

  • Excellent organizational and communication skills,

  • Foundational understanding of and ability to apply best practices and broad understanding of other related specialty areas,

  • Current CPR certification,

  • Highly organized and detail oriented, and

  • Ability to meet client’s deployment fitness for duty standards.

  • BS and 12+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10+ years of prior relevant experience. Four (4) years of experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) certification

  • Experience working in a war zone or austere environment

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:August 21, 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 $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.


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