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General Dynamics Information Technology · 2 hours ago

Cybersecurity Exercise Planner

Tampa, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$106K/yr - $144K/yr

5+ years exp

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Cybersecurity Exercise Planner to join their J6 Directorate's Exercise Team. The role involves supporting the planning, design, and execution of cybersecurity-focused exercises to enhance training and preparedness within the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive exercise plans and directives, applying operational art and operational design principles within the JELC

Provide cybersecurity expertise and planning support in the development of exercise support plans for USCENTCOM exercises

Contribute to the design, planning, organization, and execution of Command Post Exercises, Staff Exercises, or Field Training Exercises at the Combatant Command or Service-Component level

Develop realistic Master Scenario Events Lists (MSELs) or simulation control injects that accurately replicate the operational environment

Incorporate lessons learned and newly developed tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) into exercise scenarios

Facilitate collective problem-solving and analysis to identify and implement new solutions and best practices

Collaborate with exercise planning elements to establish objectives, priorities, and plans for joint exercise programs

Work effectively with staff at all levels to ensure exercise procedures and after-action lessons learned requirements are met

Participate in working groups, conferences, and meetings to support unit exercise requirements and ensure synchronization across the community of interest

Provide input to briefings, transition concepts to execution, and assist in the coordination of joint operational planning in support of exercises

Monitor and review strategies, doctrine, policies, directives, and instructions from higher echelon headquarters to ensure compliance and consideration in planning efforts

Conduct in-depth research to support specific exercise operations, lessons learned, and TTPs

Author comprehensive meeting notes, after-action reports, exercise support products, and other documentation to support Exercise Team and FUOPS Branch requirements

Develop after action reports that meet exercise requirements

Provide input to address shortfalls, prioritize and validate requirements, and modify planning efforts based on the changing Cyberspace environment

Qualification

Exercise PlanningJoint Operational PlanningCompTIA Security+ CEUSCENTCOM AOR experienceExercise CoordinationCollaborationProblem-solvingCommunication

Required

Top Secret/SCI clearance required

5 + years of related experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree with a focus in computer science, engineering, or a related field or 8+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree

Certification: Applicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 Certification

Technical skills: 3+ years of experience as a Joint Exercise Planner

2+ years of experience in the USCENTCOM AOR

Experience leading or significantly contributing to the design, planning, and execution of Command Post Exercises, Staff Exercises, or Field Training Exercises at the Combatant Command or Service Component level

Knowledge of exercise coordination and exercise design

US Citizenship Required: Yes

Preferred

Experience with briefing and delivering training to senior military and civilian leaders (U.S. and foreign)

Experience with exercise planning at the Service Component or Combatant Command level

Familiarization with project management processes and principles

Knowledge of the Joint Training Program (JTP) and JELC doctrine and processes

Advanced Service Planner Certification (SAMS, SAASS, or JAWS)

Familiarity with information platforms such as Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, OneBrief, PCTE, Joint Training Program, and/or Advana

SAMS Graduate

Experience with USCENTCOM and familiarity with its mission

Knowledge and familiarity with USCENTCOM's IT environment

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages

401K with company match

Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts

Dental plan options

A vision plan

Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave

Short and long-term disability benefits

Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

Company

General Dynamics Information Technology

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General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1999

Falls Church, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees