Lead Exercise Planner - Homeland Security and Cyber

Cadmus

Trenton (NJ)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 115,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) program

PTO

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Cadmus seeks candidates to support homeland security exercises for public and private clients, partners and stakeholders. You will design, execute and evaluate HSEEP-compliant exercises covering terrorism, cybersecurity and natural disasters, and may also support policy assessment, research and strategic planning in homeland security or public policy fields.

Some domestic travel is likely required for this position, and the role is for a proposal effort with offers contingent upon award.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in emergency management, homeland security, national security, public policy, political science, cybersecurity, or related field.
Eight or more years of professional experience in exercise planning, emergency management, homeland security, cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, or related areas.
Experience leading the design and delivery of HSEEP exercises.
Experience producing HSEEP documentation and after-action products.
Experience leading teams, assigning work, reviewing deliverables, and mentoring staff.
Strong client-engagement, facilitation, research, analytical, writing, briefing, and presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple workstreams, deadlines, stakeholders, and deliverables.
Strong attention to detail and quality control on client deliverables.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint; working proficiency with Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, design, conduct, and evaluation of HSEEP-compliant exercises for CISA.
Develop exercise objectives, scenarios, planning schedules, stakeholder engagement approaches, evaluation methods, and exercise documentation.
Lead planning meetings and coordinate inputs from clients, subject-matter experts, participating organizations, and project staff.
Lead the development and quality review of exercise documentation, including Situation Manuals, Exercise Plans, Master Scenario Events Lists, facilitator guides, evaluator materials, multimedia injects, After-Action Reports, and Improvement Plans.
Support tabletop exercises, workshops, seminars, and other discussion-based exercise activities involving government and private-sector stakeholders.
Direct assigned exercise teams, delegate tasks, monitor progress, and mentor junior and mid-level staff.
Conduct research and analysis involving cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, emergency management, homeland security policy, and emerging threats.
Analyze exercise observations and participant feedback to develop findings, recommendations, corrective actions, and improvement priorities.
Brief clients and senior stakeholders on exercise design decisions, project status, exercise outcomes, and recommended next steps.
Identify project risks, resolve planning challenges, and maintain exercise quality, schedule, and alignment with client requirements.
Ensure deliverables are accurate, consistent, professionally written, and compliant with templates and style standards.