Senior Cyber Exercise Planner

Puyenpa Services LLC; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

401k retirement savings with employer

Job summary

Puyenpa Services LLC in Miami, FL seeks a Senior Cyber Exercise Planner to join the USSOUTHCOM J38 Cyber Exercise Branch onsite in Doral. You will design challenging, realistic exercise scenarios that meet strategic objectives and guide high-level training and contingency operations.

As the prime technical expert, you will lead end-to-end planning, execution and assessment of major joint exercises, develop Cyberspace Operations TTPs and CONOPS, and coordinate the Cyber Exercise Coordination

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with the Joint Exercise Life Cycle and Joint Training System.
• Experience in CCMD HQ environments with Staff Action Officer planning.
• Deep understanding of OPLANS/CONPLANS and Crisis Action Planning.
• Expertise in Cyberspace Operations, including OCO, DCO, and DODIN OPS.

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, scenarios, and MSEL injects.
• Facilitate development of Cyberspace Operations TTPs and CONOPS.
• Lead and manage the Cyber Exercise Coordination Working Group (CECWG).
• Analyze exercise results and prepare executive-level briefings and recommendations.

Skills

JELC/JTS expertise

CCMD HQ experience

OPLANS/CONPLANS

Cyberspace Operations

Security clearance

Travel readiness

Job description

The Puyenpa family of companies are comprised of multiple SBA Certified Native American Tribal 8(a) and multi-certified organizations focused on delivering Information Technology, Management Consulting, and General Construction solutions to the Federal Government along with the Commercial Sector. We are actively seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Cyber Exercise Planner to join our USSOUTHCOM J38 Cyber Exercise Branch team onsite in Doral, FL. 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.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Puyenpa team supporting the USSOUTHCOM team.

The main responsibilities of the role include:

• 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.

Benefits:

• 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