Senior HSEEP Exercise Controller

Applied Training Solutions; Saint Albans (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Training Solutions, LLC is seeking a Lead / Senior Controller to oversee HSEEP‑compliant exercises across diverse venues. You will coordinate controllers, manage injects, and work with planners and evaluators to maintain safety, tempo, and exercise fidelity.

Responsibilities include leading control teams, ensuring scenario flow, and delivering accurate information while upholding exercise rules and confidentiality during high‑tempo operations.

Qualifications

• Experience as a controller or senior controller on HSEEP‑compliant exercises.
• Strong understanding of exercise design, conduct, and control principles.
• Ability to manage complex scenarios and multiple controller inputs in dynamic environments.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and decision‑making skills.
• Calm and adaptable in high‑tempo exercise settings.
• Familiarity with Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP).
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate exercise control activities to ensure scenario flow aligns with design and objectives.
• Manage controller teams, assign roles, and monitor performance and safety.
• Ensure timely, accurate delivery of scenario information and injects.
• Collaborate with Exercise Director, Lead Facilitator, and Lead Evaluator to synchronize play and evaluation.
• Monitor participant actions to keep exercise within scope and objectives.
• Maintain logs, notes, and records to support after‑action reporting.

Job description

Applied Training Solutions, LLC is seeking a Lead / Senior Controller to oversee HSEEP‑compliant exercises across diverse venues. You will coordinate controllers, manage injects, and work with planners and evaluators to maintain safety, tempo, and exercise fidelity.

Responsibilities include leading control teams, ensuring scenario flow, and delivering accurate information while upholding exercise rules and confidentiality during high‑tempo operations.