Exercise Planner

By Light Professional IT Services LLC; Indiana; On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

By Light Professional IT Services LLC is seeking a coordinator to plan and manage cyber training exercises and events within the DoD community. The role requires coordinating schedules, deliverables, and logistics while ensuring alignment with exercise objectives and stakeholder needs.

The candidate should have a DoD-compatible mindset, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects independently and within a team setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience planning and managing cybersecurity training events within the DoD community.
• Strong project management and organizational skills are essential.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage cyber training exercises and events.
• Support development and execution of cyber training scenarios and operational activities.
• Coordinate schedules, timelines, deliverables, and event logistics.
• Manage multiple projects with varying scopes and timelines.
• Collaborate with internal teams, leadership, and external stakeholders to support exercise objectives.
• Support documentation, reporting, and operational coordination activities.
• Assist with event planning, meeting coordination, and training support requirements.
• Maintain project tracking, schedules, and exercise records.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Company Overview

Dignitas Technologies, a By Light company, offers a wide range of services in the military modeling, simulation, and training (MS&T) industry from research efforts advancing simulation technologies to large acquisition contracts. Dignitas specializes in system and software analysis, design, development, testing, fielding, and courseware for Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training applications.

By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage cyber training exercises and events.
• Support development and execution of cyber training scenarios and operational activities.
• Coordinate schedules, timelines, deliverables, and event logistics.
• Manage multiple projects with varying scopes and timelines.
• Collaborate with internal teams, leadership, and external stakeholders to support exercise objectives.
• Support documentation, reporting, and operational coordination activities.
• Assist with event planning, meeting coordination, and training support requirements.
• Maintain project tracking, schedules, and exercise records.

Required Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Must meet DoDM 8140.03 IAT II requirements.
• Experience planning and managing cybersecurity training events within the DoD community.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Special Requirements/Security Clearance

• Active Secret security clearance required.