Senior Program Manager, National HSEEP Exercises

K2 Group, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

K2 Group, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager (CISA HSEEP) to lead end-to-end strategy, delivery, and QA for 50+ HSEEP-aligned exercises annually across SLTT and federal sectors.

The PM will oversee budgets, KPIs, and a team of 60+ professionals in a crisis-tested environment. The role requires a senior emergency management leader with PMP certification, strong client relationships, and data-driven decision making to inform national investment priorities for CISA and infrastructure security

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in a relevant field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership in emergency management, preparedness, and response/recovery operations.
• Experience managing multi-million dollar federal contracts ($5M–$10M+) and leading large teams (50+ personnel).

Responsibilities

• Oversee contract execution, budgeting ($9M+ ARR), resource allocation, and growth strategies with full compliance to federal standards.
• Serve as primary contact for senior agency leadership and partners.
• Direct design, execution, and evaluation of 50+ annual HSEEP-aligned exercises across sectors.
• Lead exercise initiatives for major events (e.g., NFL Draft, MLB, National Security Special Events).
• Facilitate multi-jurisdictional collaboration and trust-building with local partners.
• Direct qualitative and quantitative analysis of After-Action Products and synthesize data.
• Translate findings into executive briefings and policy recommendations.
• Lead a team of 60+ specialists and contractors through coaching and development.

Skills

Emergency management leadership

Client relationship management

Strategic data analytics

Operational resilience

HSEEP familiarity

Program management

Team leadership

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Homeland Security, or related

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PMP certification

HSEEP knowledge

Job description

K2 Group, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager (CISA HSEEP) to lead end-to-end strategy, delivery, and QA for 50+ HSEEP-aligned exercises annually across SLTT and federal sectors.

The PM will oversee budgets, KPIs, and a team of 60+ professionals in a crisis-tested environment. The role requires a senior emergency management leader with PMP certification, strong client relationships, and data-driven decision making to inform national investment priorities for CISA and infrastructure security