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

SAIC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks an Information Technology (IT) Continuity of Operations (COOP) Exercise Planner (SETA) to advise Government leadership on continuity, exercises, and crisis response. The role requires sound judgment, strong analysis, and a proactive mindset to improve organizational resilience and workforce readiness.

You will independently identify gaps, coordinate across complex structures, and deliver clear recommendations to senior decision-makers.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM field.
• 5+ years in COOP, emergency preparedness, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication for senior audiences.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise Government leadership on continuity, emergency response, and resilience strategies.
• Develop, maintain, and improve COOP plans, resilience frameworks, SOPs, and policy documentation.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute continuity exercises, tabletops, functional exercises, and war games.
• Develop after-action reports, improvement plans, and operational briefings.
• Coordinate and integrate stakeholders across Offices, Groups, Directorates, and the CIO organization.
• Support C2 mission continuity requirements and crisis response protocols.
• Identify and implement continuous process improvement opportunities across COOP and exercise programs.

Skills

COOP expertise

Emergency preparedness

Exercise planning

Stakeholder coordination

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Job ID 2615859

Location

Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted

2026-08-19

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.

Responsibilties

• 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.