Senior Cyber Exercise Planner

Strategic Growth Partners

• $140K — $155K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience with the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) and Joint Training System (JTS).
  • Proven background in a CCMD or '3-4 star' level headquarters environment.
  • Deep understanding of Joint Level Operational Planning (OPLANS/CONPLANS).
  • Expertise in Cyberspace Operations, including Offensive and Defensive Cyber Operations.
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
  • Willingness to travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning, execution, and assessment of major joint and CCMD exercises.
  • Serve as the primary technical contact for Cyberspace Operations exercises.
  • Develop strategic, operational, and tactical training objectives and scenarios.
  • Facilitate development of Cyberspace Operations Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs).
  • Manage the Cyber Exercise Coordination Working Group (CECWG).
  • Analyze exercise results and provide recommendations to leadership.
  • Prepare and present high-level information papers and briefs to senior leadership.

Benefits

  • Company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • Additional employee-paid health insurance options available.
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance.
  • 401k retirement savings plan with employer match.
  • 11 company-paid holidays per year.
  • Paid time off.
Full Job Description
They are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Cyber Exercise Planner to join their USSOUTHCOM J38 Cyber Exercise Branch team onsite in Doral, FL. This position requires an active TS/SCI or Top Secret with SCI eligibility. In this role as the prime technical expert, you will design challenging, realistic, and relevant exercise scenarios that meet strategic and operational objectives. You will interact with senior personnel and guide the development of high-level training and contingency operations.

Location: USSOUTHCOM Headquarters, Doral, FL

Workplace Type: Onsite

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $140,000 - 155,000 per year.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, and assessment of major joint and CCMD exercises (e.g., PANAMAX, FUSED RESPONSE, SOUTHERN DEFENDER).
  • Serve as the primary technical point of contact for Cyberspace Operations exercises, representing the organization and coordinating with senior external personnel.
  • Develop strategic, operational, and tactical training objectives, scenarios, and MSEL injects.
  • Facilitate the development of Cyberspace Operations Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and Concept of Operations (CONOPS).
  • Lead and manage the Cyber Exercise Coordination Working Group (CECWG).
  • Analyze exercise results, draw conclusions, and devise recommended solutions for executive-level leadership.
  • Develop and present "4-star" level information papers, executive summaries, and briefs to senior leadership.

Qualifications:
  • Extensive experience and a complete understanding of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC), Joint Training System (JTS), and varying exercise constructs (LFX, TTX, CPX, etc.).
  • Proven experience in a CCMD / "3-4 star" level headquarters environment, with a strong background in Staff Action Officer planning.
  • Deep understanding of Joint Level Operational Planning (OPLANS/CONPLANS) and Crisis Action Planning.
  • Expertise in Cyberspace Operations, including Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO), Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO), and DoD Information Network Operations (DODIN OPS).
  • Must possess the required security clearance to work in a classified environment.
  • Ability and willingness to travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations as required.

Our client provides a variety of benefits including company-paid health, dental & vision insurance coverage, as well as additional employee-paid health insurance options; company-paid life and disability insurance; 401k retirement savings plan with employer match; 11 company paid holidays per year, and paid time off.

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