Homeland Security Exercise Lead & Planner

Cadmus; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadmus seeks candidates to support homeland security exercise programs for public and private sector clients. You will design, execute, and evaluate exercises spanning terrorism, cybersecurity, and natural hazards, with possible policy analysis and reporting.

Some travel is likely; this is a proposal-based role. Cadmus provides advisory and implementation services with opportunities for professional growth, competitive benefits, and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in emergency management, homeland security, public policy, political science, cybersecurity, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in exercise planning, emergency management, or related fields.
• Knowledge of HSEEP principles, processes, terminology, and documentation.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Strong research, analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel domestically.
• U.S. Citizen eligible for favorable Public Trust clearance and/or DHS Suitability.

Responsibilities

• Independently support planning, design, conduct, and evaluation of HSEEP exercises.
• Lead assigned exercise planning workstreams and coordinate with staff, clients, SMEs, and participating organizations.
• Support development of objectives, scenarios, planning materials, manuals, facilitator guides, and After-Action Reports.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Presentation skills

MS Office proficiency

Travel willingness

HSEEP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in emergency management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Cadmus seeks candidates to support homeland security exercise programs for public and private sector clients. You will design, execute, and evaluate exercises spanning terrorism, cybersecurity, and natural hazards, with possible policy analysis and reporting.

Some travel is likely; this is a proposal-based role. Cadmus provides advisory and implementation services with opportunities for professional growth, competitive benefits, and a collaborative work environment.