Senior Exercise Planner — HSEEP & Cyber Exercise Lead

Leidos; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is looking for a Senior Exercise Planner in Arlington, Virginia, to lead the design, development, and execution of exercises for CISA’s National Cyber Exercise Program. The role involves coordinating with multiple teams and developing comprehensive documentation to ensure successful exercise implementation.

The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of relevant experience, strong writing and leadership skills, as well as an active TS/SCI clearance. The role supports cybersecurity-focused scenarios and facilitates critical meetings.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
• Ability to obtain DHS EOD.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead aspects of HSEEP exercise planning and evaluation.
• Coordinate and communicate with exercise support teams.
• Develop core exercise documentation and artifacts.

Skills

HSEEP exercise design

Strong writing skills

Time management

Leadership

Cybersecurity knowledge

Education

10+ years experience in exercise design

FEMA HSEEP Certified

Tools

Cybersecurity Certifications (CISSP, CEH, GIAC)

Job description

Leidos is looking for a Senior Exercise Planner in Arlington, Virginia, to lead the design, development, and execution of exercises for CISA’s National Cyber Exercise Program. The role involves coordinating with multiple teams and developing comprehensive documentation to ensure successful exercise implementation.

The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of relevant experience, strong writing and leadership skills, as well as an active TS/SCI clearance. The role supports cybersecurity-focused scenarios and facilitates critical meetings.