Information Technology (IT) Continuity of Operations (COOP) Exercise Planner (SETA)

Science Applications International Corp.; Chantilly (VA); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

SAIC in Chantilly, VA seeks an IT COOP Exercise Planner (SETA) to provide expert advisory and technical support to Government leadership on continuity of operations, exercise planning, and crisis response. You will assess gaps, coordinate across complex structures, and deliver clear recommendations to senior decision-makers.

The role requires TS/SCI with Polygraph, a STEM degree, and 5+ years in COOP or related fields.

Qualifikationen

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Active Top Secret/Sci clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a STEM field.
• 5+ years of COOP, emergency preparedness, exercise planning, or related experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication for senior audiences.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Aufgaben

• Advise Government leadership on continuity, emergency response, and resilience strategies.
• Develop, maintain, and improve COOP plans, resilience frameworks, and policy documentation.
• Plan and execute continuity exercises, tabletop and functional exercises, and war games.
• Develop after-action reports and improvement plans with actionable recommendations.
• Coordinate and integrate stakeholders across Offices, Groups, Directorates, and CIO to support continuity.
• Support C2 mission continuity and crisis response protocols.
• Identify and implement continuous process improvements across COOP and exercise programs.

Kenntnisse

U.S. Citizenship

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Strong communication

Independent worker

Prior coordination experience

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Jobbeschreibung

Job ID 2618411

Location Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted 2026-10-26

Category Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory Systems Engineer

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain None

Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking an Information Technology (IT) Continuity of Operations (COOP) Exercise Planner (SETA) to provide expert advisory and technical support to Government leadership across continuity of operations, exercise planning and execution, and crisis response. The successful candidate will bring sound judgment, strong analytical skills, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset to support organizational resilience and workforce readiness. This role demands a self-starter who can independently assess operational gaps, coordinate across complex organizational structures, and deliver clear, actionable recommendations to senior decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Advise Government leadership on continuity, emergency response, and operational resilience strategies aligned with applicable Federal standards and policies.
• Develop, maintain, and improve COOP plans, resilience frameworks, SOPs, and related policy documentation.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute continuity exercises, tabletops, functional exercises, and war games to validate plans and assess organizational readiness.
• Develop after-action reports, improvement plans, and operational briefings communicating exercise outcomes and recommended corrective actions.
• Coordinate and integrate stakeholders across Offices, Groups, Directorates, and the CIO organization in support of continuity and resilience activities.
• Support C2 mission continuity requirements and crisis response protocols.
• Identify and implement continuous process improvement opportunities across COOP and exercise programs.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must possess and maintain an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a STEM field (ref DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List).
• 5+ years of relevant experience in COOP, emergency preparedness, exercise planning, operational readiness, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop plans, reports, and briefings for senior audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Target salary range $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.