Aspiring Homeland Security Exercise Planner

Cadmus

Topeka (KS)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 65,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Cadmus seeks candidates to support homeland security exercise programs for public and private sector clients. You will assist in designing, executing, and evaluating exercises covering terrorism, cybersecurity, and natural disasters, with opportunities to support policy assessment, analysis, and strategic planning.

Some travel is likely. Join Cadmus to contribute to mission-critical projects and collaborate with experts delivering transformative solutions.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in emergency management, homeland security, national security, public policy, political science, cybersecurity, or a related field.
Minimum of at least two (2) years of professional experience, with relevant professional supporting projects related to exercise planning, emergency management, homeland security, cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, or a related field; preference given to those with experience in homeland security, emergency management, and exercises.
Foundational knowledge of emergency management, homeland security, or exercise planning principles.
Strong research, analytical, organizational, and professional writing skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments, follow established processes, and meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and ability to review and correct one’s own work.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
Ability to support occasional domestic travel.
U.S. Citizen with ability to earn a favorable Public Trust clearance and/or DHS Suitability.

Responsibilities

Support the planning, design, conduct, and evaluation of Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program exercises for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
Assist with the development of exercise objectives, scenarios, meeting materials, participant communications, facilitator materials, evaluation materials, and exercise reports.
Conduct background research and analyze information related to homeland security, cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, emergency management, and exercise scenarios.
Coordinate scheduling, participant tracking, document management, meeting support, and exercise logistics.
Support planning meetings, exercise delivery, facilitation, evaluation, and after-action activities with government and private-sector stakeholders.
Capture meeting notes, decisions, action items, participant feedback, and exercise observations accurately and consistently.
Draft and revise reports, presentations, briefing materials, and other client deliverables using established templates and style requirements.
Perform quality-control reviews for grammar, formatting, consistency, completeness, and adherence to project requirements.
Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary project teams and complete assigned tasks within established schedules.