Remote-friendly IT COOP Exercise Planner (TS/SCI)

Science Applications International Corp.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Strong communication

Independent worker

Prior coordination experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

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.