Cyber Exercise Program Lead

General Dynamics Information Technology; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks a Deputy Program Manager to drive cyber exercise planning, execution, and analysis for a DHS program. You will design realistic scenarios, coordinate with federal partners, and produce insights to strengthen national cybersecurity readiness.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on quality and deliverables for senior management.

Qualifications

• Experience with DHS/CISA exercises and national cyber exercise programs.
• Ability to design, execute, and analyze cyber exercise scenarios and injects.
• Strong writing and verbal skills with customer focus.
• Proven leadership in fast-paced program environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end cyber exercise development from concept to post‑exercise analysis.
• Coordinate with DHS, CISA, and partner agencies to align content with threats.
• Develop exercise materials for tabletop and functional exercises.
• Prepare after‑action reports and improvement plans for stakeholders.
• Direct program activities to meet client objectives and monitor performance.
• Maintain quality, audits, and reviews of exercise products.

Skills

DHS/CISA exercises

HSEEP knowledge

Executive communication

Leadership

Multitasking

Time management

Rapid-paced environment

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power

Education

BS/BA Degree

TS/SCI clearance

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks a Deputy Program Manager to drive cyber exercise planning, execution, and analysis for a DHS program. You will design realistic scenarios, coordinate with federal partners, and produce insights to strengthen national cybersecurity readiness.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on quality and deliverables for senior management.