Lead COOP SME - TT&E

SHR Consulting Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

SHR Consulting Group in Arlington, VA seeks a Lead COOP SME - TT&E to design, execute, and evaluate enterprise-wide TT&E programs that validate COOP, EM, and DR plans. Requires active Secret clearance and eligibility for Top Secret; position is full-time onsite at the Pentagon.

Responsibilities include designing TT&E events, ensuring compliance with DoW directives and NIST SP 800-34, developing training programs, and coordinating COOP/EM exercises while reporting via CAP and AARs.

Qualifications

• Continuity operations and planning in an IT environment of similar complexity.
• Working with customers to identify Mission Essential Functions (MEFs).
• DoW 8570.01-M / DoW 8140 (IAT/IAM) certification before start.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct TT&E events (tabletop, functional, full-scale, relocation drills).
• Ensure compliance with DoW directives and NIST SP 800-34.
• Evaluate EM readiness through scenario-based exercises aligned with NIMS/ICS.
• Develop and maintain COOP/EM/DRP training and testing programs; coordinate readiness exercises.

Skills

Continuity planning

Emergency management

TT&E design

J6 ITSCM coordination

NIMS/ICS doctrine

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Telecommunications, or MIS

5+ years relevant experience

Tools

NIST SP 800-34

Job description

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Lead COOP SME - TT&E

Arlington, VA, US

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $110,000.00 Annually

SHR – Software Hardware Re-engineered

SHR is a premier technology integrator solving our nation’s most complex modernization and readiness challenges across the defense, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration, enterprise IT, including cloud services: cyber, software, advanced analytics, and AI. With an intimate understanding of our customers’ challenges and deep expertise in existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions.

We are seeking a Lead COOP SME - TT&E to be responsible for designing, executing, and evaluating enterprise-wide TT&E programs that validate COOP plans, Emergency Management procedures, and Disaster Recovery Plans. Integrates continuity planning, emergency management, disaster recovery, and mission-assurance principles to ensure personnel readiness, system resilience, and organizational survivability during all-hazard disruptions.

To be considered, you must have an active Secret clearance to start with the eligibility to obtain a Top Secret clearance. You must also reside in the DC Metro area, as this position requires full-time work onsite at the Pentagon

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and conduct TT&E events, including tabletop exercises, functional tests, full-scale recovery exercises, and relocation drills.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Executive Orders, Federal Continuity Directives, DoWI 3020.26, and NIST SP 800-34.
• Evaluate Emergency Management readiness through scenario-based exercises aligned with NIMS/ICS doctrine.
• Develop and maintain the J6 continuity, emergency management, and disaster-recovery training and testing programs; coordinate and schedule COOP, EM, enterprise DRP, and JNOSC readiness exercises.
• Feed all exercise outcomes into the J6/ITSCM Corrective Action Program (CAP) for mitigation and process improvement, and track after-action items throughout the CAP lifecycle.
• Develop and moderate mid/senior-level COOP and COG tabletop exercises and advise senior leadership on continuity readiness and recovery resilience.
• Validate COOP plans by testing MEFs, ESAs, reconstitution procedures, and continuity communications, coordinating with mission and system owners.
• Test Disaster Recovery Plans to confirm critical systems, data, and infrastructure can be restored within required RTOs and RPOs.
• Assist in planning J6 participation in National-Level Exercises and DoW/OSD, CJCS, DISA COOP, and COG exercises.
• Produce AARs and improvement plans; train personnel on continuity and recovery roles; and provide meeting minutes and ITSCM updates.

Required Experience:

• Continuity operations and planning in an IT environment similar in complexity and size to this order.
• Working with customers to identify and understand Mission Essential Functions (MEFs) for their organization.
• Expert knowledge of DoW and Government COOP policy and plans.
• Determining high-level functional and technical requirements based on interaction with the user community and knowledge of comparably scoped IT environments.
• Implementing software, hardware, and communications solutions.
• Utilizing and maintaining high‑level system designs, including architectural design documents, diagrams, project plans, and milestones.
• Strong working knowledge of current server technology, including cloud computing, blade servers, unified communications, and virtualization.
• Windows environments on Server 2019/2022 and Windows 11 operating systems comparable in size and scope to this order.
• Designing and moderating TT&E events (tabletop, functional, full-scale, and relocation drills) aligned with FCD, NIST SP 800-34, and NIMS/ICS doctrine, and managing outcomes through a Corrective Action Program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Telecommunications, or Management Information Systems; or five (5) recent years of documented experience relevant to the position.
• DoW 8570.01-M / DoW 8140 (IAT/IAM as applicable) certification in place before start of the order.

Clearance Requirements:

• Secret minimum; Top Secret/SCI as required by supported systems and facilities.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans with company match.
• Paid time off and federal holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law. EEO/AA Employer/Veteran/Disabled