Cyber Operations Training & Exercise Lead

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 115,000 - 155,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits
401(k) plan with company match
Paid time off

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Training and Exercise Specialist to develop and deliver training and exercises ensuring a DHS national cyber operations center workforce remains qualified and mission-ready for 24/7 operations.

The role manages training programs, conducts hands-on instruction, tracks qualifications, and supports readiness and modernization across the organization.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
  • 8+ years in developing and delivering training programs.
  • 3+ years designing or conducting exercises.
  • Experience with ADDIE and HSEEP.
  • Experience training technical/operational audiences.
  • Active Top Secret clearance; eligibility for TS/SCI.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct needs assessments for operations center roles and develop curricula, materials, and onboarding programs.
  • Deliver instructor-led, virtual, and on-the-job training and coordinate schedules for distributed teams.
  • Design, conduct, and evaluate tabletop and functional exercises using HSEEP methodology.
  • Maintain and verify training records, track certifications, and support readiness reporting.
  • Refine procedures and playbooks; manage training repositories and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Training and development
Training coordination
Training delivery
Training needs assessment
Top Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Emergency Management, Cybersecurity, or a related field

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Training and Exercise Specialist to develop and deliver training and exercises ensuring a DHS national cyber operations center workforce remains qualified and mission-ready for 24/7 operations.

The role manages training programs, conducts hands-on instruction, tracks qualifications, and supports readiness and modernization across the organization.

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