Cyber Exercise Program Lead

General Dynamics - IT

Arlington (VA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

General Dynamics - IT is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to lead a mission-critical DHS program delivering cyber exercise planning, execution, analysis, and operational support from Arlington, VA. You will design realistic cyber scenarios, coordinate with CISA and other agencies, and guide teams through full lifecycle while ensuring quality, schedules, and contractual obligations.

This role requires TS/SCI clearance, strong leadership, and exceptional communication to translate mission needs

Qualifications

Experience with DHS/CISA exercises and national cyber exercise programs.

Responsibilities

Manage lifecycle of cybersecurity exercise development from concept to post-exercise analysis.
Develop injects, scenarios, and materials for tabletop, functional, and full-scale cyber exercises.
Coordinate with DHS/CISA, federal agencies, SLTT governments, and critical infrastructure partners.
Facilitate exercise execution with briefings, data collection, and operational support.
Assess performance, analyze results, and develop after-action reports and improvement plans.
Provide recommendations to enhance cyber preparedness and response coordination.
Translate mission needs into functional, repeatable exercise constructs.
Support governance, documentation, reporting, and QA for exercise products and delivery.
Direct program activities and liaison with clients to coordinate tasks and allocate resources.
Ensure quality through reviews, audits, and site visits; prepare management reports.