Bachelor's degree or 15 years of relevant experience
10 years of experience in HSEEP-aligned exercise planning
Expertise in designing and executing Full-Scale Exercises (FSEs)
Knowledge of all HSEEP exercise types
Experience with discussion- and operations-based exercises
Proximity within 50 miles of Arlington, VA
Responsibilities
Lead exercise planning for CISA's Infrastructure Security Exercise Branch
Facilitate discussion-based exercises as the primary planner
Act as senior exercise controller for operations-based exercises
Supervise junior personnel and review their work
Develop supporting products for government exercise planners
Assist in creating strategic reports and standard operating procedures
Track metrics related to exercise performance
Benefits
Opportunity to work with CISA and contribute to national security
Engagement in high-stakes exercises for critical infrastructure
Collaboration with experienced professionals in the field
Potential for professional development and certifications
Work in a dynamic environment focused on cybersecurity and physical security
Full Job Description
Dynamis is seeking an experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) Exercise Planner to lead exercise planning, conduct, and evaluation for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's (CISA) Exercises Subdivision's Infrastructure Security Exercise Branch (ISEB). Dynamis provides full-spectrum exercise support services to CISA Exercises in accordance with Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) guidelines for discussion- and operations-based exercises addressing all hazards threat scenarios for critical infrastructure owners and operators. While the focus of the Infrastructure Security Exercise Support Services contract is to conduct exercises to test and validate plans and capabilities against physical security and natural hazard threats to critical infrastructure, Dynamis also supports exercises demonstrating the interplay of cybersecurity and physical security as they relate to critical infrastructure as well as the National Cyber Exercise Program (NCEP).
Location: Dynamis HQ in Falls Church, VA and client offices in Arlington, VA.
Responsibilities:
Serve as the primary contract planner for exercises
Serve as exercise facilitator for discussion-based exercises
Serve as senior exercise controller for operations-based exercises with a focus on safety and public security
Supervise and review work conducted by more junior contract personnel
Develop products in support of lead government exercise planners
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 10 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, 15 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: $125,000-145,000
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.
