Lead Cybersecurity Exercise Planner (HSEEP/FSE)

Dynamis, Inc.; Falls Church, Arlington (VA, VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dynamis, Inc. seeks an experienced Exercise Planner to lead and support CISA ISEB exercises, guided by HSEEP. Location: Dynamis HQ Falls Church, VA with Arlington client offices. Responsibilities span documentation, scenario design, and exercise execution.

Requirements include U.S. citizenship, 7+ years of HSEEP-aligned planning, and near-Arlington proximity. Salary range: $90,000–$120,000 for this on-site role.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required and must be able to obtain and maintain client suitability.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in designing, planning and executing HSEEP-aligned exercises, including Full-Scale Exercises (FSEs).
• In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, 10 years of experience, with at least 5 years in HSEEP-aligned or DoD comparable exercises, to include FSEs.
• Knowledgeable in all applicable HSEEP exercise types.
• Experience with the design, facilitation, and execution of discussion- and operations-based exercises, including TTXs, Functionals, and FSEs.
• Located within 50 miles of Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

• Assist SME Exercise Planners and serve as a support contract planning lead for exercises
• Lead initial development of all required exercise documentation
• Facilitate discussion-based exercises when required
• Support the planning and design of operational exercises, specifically FSEs, to include serving as an exercise controller for key exercise functions
• Supervise and review work conducted by more junior contract personnel
• Assist in the development of strategic reports and standard operating procedures
• Respond to Executive Secretariat Tasks as needed
• Assist with exercise scheduling and staffing as needed
• Assist with meeting support

Skills

HSEEP-aligned exercise planning

FSE design & execution

TTXs, Functionals & FSEs experience

Contract personnel supervision

Operational exercise facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 10 years related experience

Job description

Dynamis, Inc. seeks an experienced Exercise Planner to lead and support CISA ISEB exercises, guided by HSEEP. Location: Dynamis HQ Falls Church, VA with Arlington client offices. Responsibilities span documentation, scenario design, and exercise execution.

Requirements include U.S. citizenship, 7+ years of HSEEP-aligned planning, and near-Arlington proximity. Salary range: $90,000–$120,000 for this on-site role.