Exercise Planner

Idsinternational; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

IDS is seeking an Exercise Planner to support cyber training event planning, coordination, and execution. You will work with stakeholders to meet objectives, manage resources, and ensure timely delivery of training activities.

The role emphasizes strong project management and collaboration within the DoD cybersecurity training community. The position is based at Muscatatuck, Indiana, requiring ability to work independently and with teams to develop realistic and effective cyber training

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Experience planning and managing cybersecurity training events for the DoD.
• Strong project management skills for multiple concurrent exercises.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute cyber training events and exercises.
• Manage multiple projects with varying scopes, requirements and timelines.
• Develop exercise timelines, milestones, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure training objectives are achieved.
• Support design and execution of cyber training scenarios.
• Track planning activities and ensure deliverables on schedule.
• Collaborate with internal and external participants for exercise execution.
• Assist in resource coordination and scheduling for training events.
• Monitor progress and provide status updates to leadership.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

Project management

Cybersecurity training

Independent and team work

DoD training coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Exercise Planner

Why IDS?

IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public-sector clients.

Locations

Muscatatuck, Indiana

Shifts Available

Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.

Job Description

IDS is seeking an Exercise Planner to support the planning, coordination, and execution of cyber training events and exercises. The selected candidate will work with stakeholders to develop exercise objectives, coordinate resources, manage schedules, and ensure successful execution of training activities. This position requires strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while supporting cybersecurity training initiatives within the Department of Defense community. The ideal candidate will be capable of working independently and collaboratively to develop and deliver realistic and effective cyber training events.

Key Duties

• Plan, coordinate, and execute cyber training events and exercises.
• Manage multiple projects with varying scopes, requirements, and timelines.
• Develop exercise timelines, milestones, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure training objectives are achieved.
• Support the design and execution of cyber training scenarios.
• Track exercise planning activities and ensure deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Collaborate with internal and external participants to support exercise execution.
• Assist in resource coordination and scheduling for training events.
• Monitor project progress and provide status updates to leadership.
• Support after-action reviews and exercise improvement efforts.

Requirements

• Must have an Active Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with different scopes and timelines.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to plan, execute, and manage cyber training scenarios effectively.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Experience in planning and managing cybersecurity training events within the DoD community.

Compensation

• Competitive Hourly Pay

Benefits

Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.