Experienced Homeland Security Exercise Lead

Cadmus

Hartford (CT)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 115,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Cadmus seeks candidates to lead the design, execution, and evaluation of homeland security exercises for public and private sector clients. The role covers terrorism, cybersecurity, and natural disaster scenarios, with opportunities to support policy assessment, research, and strategic planning.

Domestic travel is likely; this position is for a proposal effort with offers contingent upon award. Ideal candidates have eight+ years of experience and a strong track record in HSEEP exercise design

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in emergency management, homeland security, national security, public policy, political science, cybersecurity, or a related field.
Eight (8) years of professional experience in exercise planning, emergency management, homeland security, cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, or related field; preference for homeland security experience.
Experience leading the design and delivery of HSEEP exercises.
Experience producing HSEEP documentation, including exercise design materials and after-action products.
Experience leading teams, assigning work, reviewing deliverables, and mentoring staff.
Strong client-engagement, facilitation, research, analytical, writing, briefing, and presentation skills.
Ability to travel domestically as required.
U.S. Citizen with ability to earn a favorable Public Trust clearance and/or DHS Suitability.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, design, conduct, and evaluation of HSEEP-compliant exercises for CISA.
Develop exercise objectives, scenarios, planning schedules, stakeholder engagement approaches, evaluation methods, and exercise documentation.
Lead planning meetings and coordinate inputs from clients, subject-matter experts, participating organizations, and project staff.
Lead the development and quality review of exercise documentation, including Situation Manuals, Exercise Plans, Master Scenario Events Lists, facilitator guides, evaluator materials, multimedia injects, After-Action Reports, and Improvement Plans.
Support tabletop exercises, workshops, seminars, and other discussion-based exercise activities involving government and private-sector stakeholders.
Direct assigned exercise teams, delegate tasks, monitor progress, and mentor junior and mid-level staff.
Conduct research and analysis involving cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, emergency management, homeland security policy, and emerging threats.
Analyze exercise observations and participant feedback to develop well-supported findings, recommendations, corrective actions, and improvement priorities.
Brief clients and senior stakeholders on exercise design decisions, project status, exercise outcomes, and recommended next steps.
Identify project risks, resolve planning challenges, and maintain exercise quality, schedule, and alignment with client requirements.
Ensure deliverables are accurate, consistent, professionally written, and compliant with applicable templates and style standards.