Homeland Security Exercise Lead

Cadmus

Lansing (MI)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 75,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Cadmus seeks candidates to support upcoming homeland security exercises programs for public and private sector clients. The role covers design, execution, and evaluation of exercise programs addressing terrorism, cybersecurity, and natural disasters, with some travel.

This is a proposal-effort position; offers contingent upon award. Citizenship and ability to obtain DHS suitability are required; salary range $65,000-$75,000, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in emergency management or related field.
At least 5 years of professional experience in exercise planning or related homeland security fields.
Familiar with HSEEP principles and documentation.
Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
Strong research, writing, and presentation skills.
Ability to travel domestically.
U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain Public Trust clearance or DHS suitability.

Responsibilities

Support planning, design, conduct, and evaluation of HSEEP exercises.
Lead exercise planning workstreams and coordinate with project staff and stakeholders.
Develop objectives, scenarios, planning materials, manuals, guides, and After-Action Reports.
Support meetings and discussion-based exercises with government and private sector.
Conduct research on homeland security risks.
Translate technical policy information into clear exercise materials and briefs.
Coordinate logistics, communications, records, and action-item tracking.
Analyze evaluator observations and identify findings and improvements.
Review products for quality and compliance.
Manage tasks to schedules and communicate risks.