Senior Cyber Exercise Program Manager

General Dynamics Information Technology; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) in Arlington, VA, seeks a Deputy Program Manager to lead DHS cyber exercise planning, execution, analysis, and operational support. You will shape realistic cyber scenarios, evaluate stakeholder preparedness, and produce insights for national cybersecurity initiatives.

Responsibilities include lifecycle management, coordination with federal partners, and delivery governance to ensure quality and timely results.

Qualifications

• Experience with DHS and CISA exercises and the National Cyber Exercise Program.
• Experience developing and executing cyber exercises using HSEEP.

Responsibilities

• Support full lifecycle of cybersecurity exercise development from concept to post‑exercise analysis.
• Develop injects, scenarios, and materials for tabletop, functional, and full‑scale cyber exercises.
• Coordinate with CISA and federal, SLTT governments, and critical infrastructure partners.
• Facilitate exercise execution including briefings, data collection, and operational support.
• Assess performance, analyze results, and produce after‑action reports.
• Provide recommendations to improve cyber preparedness and playbooks.
• Translate mission needs into repeatable exercise constructs.
• Manage governance, documentation, reporting, and QA for exercise products.
• Direct program activities to meet client objectives and liaise with clients.

Skills

Deliverables Management

Financial Management

HSEEP

Planning

Team Management

Education

BS/BA Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) in Arlington, VA, seeks a Deputy Program Manager to lead DHS cyber exercise planning, execution, analysis, and operational support. You will shape realistic cyber scenarios, evaluate stakeholder preparedness, and produce insights for national cybersecurity initiatives.

Responsibilities include lifecycle management, coordination with federal partners, and delivery governance to ensure quality and timely results.