Senior Cyber Exercise Planner

Strategic Growth Partners; Florida; On-site; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401k with employer match

11 company paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Strategic Growth Partners seeks a highly experienced Senior Cyber Exercise Planner to join the USSOUTHCOM J38 Cyber Exercise Branch on site in Doral, FL. The role requires an active TS/SCI or Top Secret with SCI eligibility, and you will design challenging, realistic exercise scenarios aligned with strategic and operational objectives.

You will lead end-to-end planning of major joint and CCMD exercises, coordinate with senior personnel, and develop TTPs, CONOPS, and executive-level briefs for

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with JELC, JTS, and exercise constructs (LFX, TTX, CPX).
• CCMD/3-4 star level HQ background with Staff Action Officer planning.
• Strong knowledge of OPLANS/CONPLANS and Crisis Action Planning.
• Expertise in Cyberspace Operations including OCO, DCO, and DODIN OPS.
• Must possess the required security clearance to work in a classified environment.
• Willingness to travel CONUS and OCONUS.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and assessment of major joint and CCMD exercises.
• Serve as primary technical POC for Cyberspace Operations exercises with senior personnel.
• Develop strategic, operational, and tactical training objectives and MSEL injects.
• Facilitate Cyberspace Operations TTPs and CONOPS development.
• Lead the Cyber Exercise Coordination Working Group (CECWG).
• Analyze exercise results and present executive-level recommendations.
• Prepare 4-star level information papers and briefs for senior leadership.

Skills

JELC

CCMD HQ planning

OPLANS/CONPLANS

Cyberspace Ops (OCO/DCO/DODIN OPS)

Security clearance required

Job description

Strategic Growth Partners provides both operations and strategic support to Tribal 8(a) and commercial organizations. Our client is a family of SBA-certified Native American Tribal 8(a) and multi-certified companies delivering IT, management consulting, and general construction solutions to the Federal Government and commercial sector.

They are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Cyber Exercise Planner to join their USSOUTHCOM J38 Cyber Exercise Branch team onsite in Doral, FL. This position requires an active TS/SCI or Top Secret with SCI eligibility. In this role as the prime technical expert, you will design challenging, realistic, and relevant exercise scenarios that meet strategic and operational objectives. You will interact with senior personnel and guide the development of high-level training and contingency operations.

Location: USSOUTHCOM Headquarters, Doral, FL

Workplace Type: Onsite

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $140,000 – 155,000 per year.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, and assessment of major joint and CCMD exercises (e.g., PANAMAX, FUSED RESPONSE, SOUTHERN DEFENDER).

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for Cyberspace Operations exercises, representing the organization and coordinating with senior external personnel.

• Develop strategic, operational, and tactical training objectives, scenarios, and MSEL injects.

• Facilitate the development of Cyberspace Operations Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and Concept of Operations (CONOPS).

• Lead and manage the Cyber Exercise Coordination Working Group (CECWG).

• Analyze exercise results, draw conclusions, and devise recommended solutions for executive-level leadership.

• Develop and present “4‑star” level information papers, executive summaries, and briefs to senior leadership.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience and a complete understanding of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC), Joint Training System (JTS), and varying exercise constructs (LFX, TTX, CPX, etc.).

• Proven experience in a CCMD / “3-4 star” level headquarters environment, with a strong background in Staff Action Officer planning.

• Deep understanding of Joint Level Operational Planning (OPLANS/CONPLANS) and Crisis Action Planning.

• Expertise in Cyberspace Operations, including Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO), Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO), and DoD Information Network Operations (DODIN OPS).

• Must possess the required security clearance to work in a classified environment.

• Ability and willingness to travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations as required.

Our client provides a variety of benefits including

• company-paid health, dental & vision insurance coverage, as well as additional employee-paid health insurance options
• company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401k retirement savings plan with employer match
• 11 company paid holidays per year, and paid time off

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This company complies with applicable federal contractor requirements regarding protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. They also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process.