Security Readiness & Exercise Lead

LA28 (Web); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

LA28 is seeking a seasoned security readiness professional to build and manage a comprehensive testing program for Olympic and Paralympic preparation. You will design progressive exercises, set evaluation criteria, and coordinate with public safety partners to validate integrated operational plans.

You will lead cross-functional drills, manage staff readiness, and produce After-Action Reports that drive corrective actions across venues and agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Public Administration, Sports Management, Criminal Justice, or related; or 5 years of equivalent experience in security.
• Bring 5–7+ years of progressive experience in operational readiness, emergency preparedness, exercise design, crisis management, or security planning.
• Demonstrate expertise in the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) or equivalent exercise design and debriefing methodologies.
• Show a proven track record working with public safety entities, law enforcement, municipal emergency management offices, and private security contractors.
• Coordinate cross-functional joint exercises with Transportation, Venue Management, Technology, and Accreditation teammates to validate integrated operational plans.
• Master's degree; or 5 years of equivalent experience in security readiness.
• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), MEP, IC 100/200/300/400/700/800, or PMP certification.
• Experience with major sports events, NSSEs, large gatherings, or multi-venue operations.
• Esri technical certifications or Autodesk certifications.

Responsibilities

• Build the Security testing and readiness roadmap around LA28's event testing calendar and milestones.
• Design and facilitate progressive Tabletop Exercises (TTX), Command Post Exercises (CPX), technical dry runs, and venue functional exercises.
• Test command, control, and communications at the Main Operations Center, Games Security Coordination Center, and venue command centers.
• Set evaluation rubrics and KPIs, author After-Action Reports and Improvement Plans, and track corrective actions into CONOPS, SOPs, and runbooks.
• Support staff readiness training, manage 24/7 shift, surge and fatigue planning, the post-Games after-action report, and IOC/IPC observer delegations.
• Coordinate cross-functional joint exercises with Transportation, Venue Management, Technology, and Accreditation teammates to validate integrated operational plans.

Skills

Operational readiness

Emergency preparedness

Exercise design

Crisis management

Security planning

HSEEP

Education

Bachelor's in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Public Administration, Sports Management, Criminal Justice, or related

Master's degree

Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)

MEP/IC 100/200/300/400/700/800

PMP certification

Esri certifications

Autodesk certifications

Job description

LA28 is seeking a seasoned security readiness professional to build and manage a comprehensive testing program for Olympic and Paralympic preparation. You will design progressive exercises, set evaluation criteria, and coordinate with public safety partners to validate integrated operational plans.

You will lead cross-functional drills, manage staff readiness, and produce After-Action Reports that drive corrective actions across venues and agencies.