Bachelor's degree or 10 years of relevant experience
7 years in HSEEP-aligned exercise planning and execution
Expertise in designing and executing Full-Scale Exercises (FSEs)
Knowledge of all HSEEP exercise types
Experience with discussion- and operations-based exercises
Located within 50 miles of Arlington, VA
Responsibilities
Assist SME Exercise Planners and lead contract planning for exercises
Develop all required exercise documentation
Facilitate exercise planning meetings
Conduct discussion-based exercises as needed
Support planning and design of operational exercises, serving as an exercise controller
Supervise and review work of junior personnel
Develop strategic reports and standard operating procedures
Benefits
Opportunity to work at Dynamis HQ and client offices
Engagement in high-impact exercises and planning
Collaboration with experienced professionals in the field
Potential for career advancement in emergency management
Access to training and certification opportunities
Full Job Description
Location: Dynamis HQ in Falls Church, VA and client offices in Arlington, VA.
Responsibilities:
Assist SME Exercise Planners and serve as a support contract planning lead for exercises
Lead initial development of all required exercise documentation
Facilitate exercise planning meetings
Facilitate discussion-based exercises when required
Support the planning and design of operational exercises, specifically FSEs, to include serving as an exercise controller for key exercise functions
Supervise and review work conducted by more junior contract personnel
Assist in the development of strategic reports and standard operating procedures
Assist in the development and tracking of metrics
Respond to Executive Secretariat Tasks as needed
Assist with exercise scheduling and staffing as needed
Assist with meeting support
Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship (must be able to obtain and maintain client suitability)
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 7 years' experience in designing, planning and executing HSEEP-aligned, Joint Exercise Lifecycle, or other Federally recognized exercise planning doctrine exercises, including the design and execution of operational exercises, specifically Full-Scale Exercises (FSEs)
In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, 10 years of experience, of which a minimum of 5 years must be specialized in the designing, planning and executing HSEEP-aligned or Department of Defense comparable exercises, to include the design and execution of operational exercises specifically FSEs
Knowledgeable in all applicable HSEEP exercise types
Experience with the design, facilitation, and execution of both discussion- and operations-based exercises, specifically Tabletop Exercises (TTXs), Functionals, and FSEs
Located within 50 miles of Arlington, VA
Preferred:
DHS/CISA suitability
HSEEP certification
MEP certification
Knowledge of the CISA mission and organization
Experience as an emergency manager, first responder, or similar field
Experience with critical infrastructure owners and/or operators
Experience facilitating senior-level federal workshops, planning meetings, or exercises
Salary range: $90,000-120,000
The salary range for this position represents the anticipated hiring range. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and potential contract funding.
