COOP SME – TT&E Team Lead

SHR CONSULTING GROUP, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Paid time off

Federal holidays

Job summary

SHR is seeking a COOP SME – Test, Training and Exercise Team Lead to strengthen DoW information systems at the Pentagon. You will direct TT&E activities, validate ISCPs, and coordinate RMF/contingency efforts across systems.

The role requires active Secret clearance with potential upgrade to Top Secret/SCI, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and DoD RMF/AAR deliverables. Onsite in Arlington, VA with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of relevant experience.
• DoW 8570.01-M / DoW 8140 certification before start.
• Secret minimum clearance; TS/SCI as required by environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead TT&E program execution across all systems, ensuring RMF/compliance.
• Validate contingency plans by testing recovery procedures and security controls.
• Update ISCPs, Contingency Plans, and POA&Ms within RMF lifecycle.
• Coordinate and update DRP for consolidated facilities and mission-critical systems.
• Develop, schedule, and execute TT&E events including tabletop and full-scale exercises.
• Train personnel on contingency roles and recovery procedures; conduct realistic simulations.

Skills

TT&E leadership

RMF knowledge

ISCP management

Contingency planning

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/MIS

Tools

SharePoint

Power Platform

Teams

Job description

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Full Time Arlington, VA, US

Salary Range: $125,000.00 To $150,000.00 Annually

SHR– Software Hardware Re-engineered

SHR is a premier technology integrator solving our nation’s most complex modernization and readiness challenges across the defense, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. We offer high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration, enterprise IT, including cloud services, cyber, software, advanced analytics, and AI. With an intimate understanding of our customers’ challenges and deep expertise in existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions.

We are seeking a COOP SME – Test, Training and Exercise (TT&E) Team Lead to lead the resilience, survivability, and rapid-recovery posture of critical DoW information systems by directing the design, execution, and assessment of Test, Training, and Exercise (TT&E) activities. This Team Lead will validate ISCPs as part of the Implement step of the NIST Risk Management Framework and serve as the primary advisor bridging security compliance (RMF) and operational resilience (Disaster Recovery/COOP). The person in this position will provide team leadership for the ISCP/DR TT&E function onsite at the Pentagon. To be considered, you must reside within a commutable distance and have an active Secret clearance with the ability to upgrade to Top Secret/SCI.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead ISCP TT&E program execution across all assigned systems, ensuring compliance with DoW, NIST, and federal continuity standards.
• Validate contingency plans by testing recovery procedures against system security controls, threat models, and mission dependencies.
• Maintain ISCPs within the RMF lifecycle, including updates to System Security Plans, Contingency Plans, and POA&Ms, and coordinate with RMF teams on the CP control family.
• Coordinate and update the DISA J6 DRP for consolidated computer facilities and mission-essential systems.
• Develop and execute TT&E events — tabletop exercises, functional tests, and full-scale recovery exercises — and evaluate system components such as backups and security controls.
• Train system personnel on contingency roles, responsibilities, and recovery procedures and conduct realistic simulations to validate continuity plans.
• Develop, schedule, and execute annual ISCP testing, training, and exercises to meet FISMA requirements.
• Assess recovery readiness; document gaps, risks, and corrective actions; and map system recovery requirements to MEFs and operational priorities.
• Advise senior leadership on contingency readiness, risk mitigation, and system survivability, and support DR/COOP program integration.
• Produce AARs and improvement plans following TT&E events; provide meeting minutes and ITSCM updates.
• Working knowledge of SharePoint Online/on-premises administration, including site collections, permissions, and content management.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps) and Teams integration.
• Continuity operations awareness in an IT environment comparable in scope to this order.
• Effective oral and written communication and the ability to support users and document procedures.

Education and Certification Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Telecommunications, or Management Information Systems; or five (5) recent years of documented experience relevant to the position.
• DoW 8570.01-M / DoW 8140 (IAT/IAM as applicable) certification in place prior to start of the order.

Clearance Requirements:

• Secret minimum; Top Secret/SCI as required by portal environment and site access.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans with company match.
• Paid time off and federal holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law. EEO/AA Employer/Veteran/Disabled.