Cybersecurity Exercise Planner

Job Description:

GDIT is looking for a Cybersecurity Exercise Planner (Junior) position within the J6 Directorates Exercise Team working withing the Future Operations and Plans (FUOPS) Branch, working closely with USCENTCOM J5/7 to develop and synchronize CCJ6 support to USCENTCOM's exercise programs for the USCENTCOM Information Technology Services (CITS) Program supporting the USCENTCOM J6 in Tampa, FL.

Basic Qualifications:

3+ years of experience with guiding as a Joint Exercise Planner

2+ years of experience in the USCENTCOM AOR

Experience with leading or materially contributing to the design, planning, organization, and execution of Combatant Command or Service-Component level Command Post Exercises, Staff Exercises, or Field Training Exercises

Knowledge of Exercise Coordination and Exercise Design

Additional Responsibilities:

• Apply a broad understanding of how to organize diverse groups to build a shared understanding of complex challenges.

• Facilitate collective problem-solving, analysis, and implementation of new solutions and best practices.

• Develop exercise plans and directives through the application of operational art and operational design, and by using the Joint Planning Process (JPP) through the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC).

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

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

• Monitor and review strategies, doctrine, policies, directives, and instructions for education and training from higher echelon headquarters and make recommendations to ensure compliance and consideration in planning efforts and directed wargames as required.

• Author meeting notes, after action reports, exercise support products, and other artifacts to support Exercise Team and FUOPS Branch requirements.

• Conduct in-depth research as needed to support specific exercise operations, lessons learned, and newly developed tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used in the development of MSEL or simulation control injects that accurately replicates the operating environment the training is designed to support

• Provides for and oversees cybersecurity planning and expertise in the development of exercise support plans in USCENTCOM exercises

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

• Coordinates and develops after action reports that meet exercise requirements

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

• Plan for demonstrations and Tabletop Exercises (TTXs), Rehearsal of Concept (ROC) drills and seminars.

• Collaborating with exercise planning elements to establish objectives, priorities, and plans for joint exercise programs.

Additional Qualifications:

Experience with briefing and delivering training to senior military and civilian leaders, both 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, including SAMS, SAASS, or JAWS Certifications

Familiarization in use of information platforms such as Microsoft, SharePoint, OneBrief, PCTE, Joint Training Program, and/or Advana a plus.

SAMS Graduate a plus

Education and/or Certifications:
Required:

- Bachelor’s Degree with a focus in computer science, engineering, or a related field of study and at least 8 years of experience

- Applicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 Certification

Desired Skills:

- Experience with USCENTCOM and familiarity with its mission

- Knowledge and familiarity with USCENTCOM’s IT environment

Clearance Requirement:
- Active TS/SCI

Travel Requirements:

- Required USCENTCOM Exercise support of up to 10% Travel during the Year to OCONUS Locations

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $97,750.00 - $132,250.00. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA FL MacDill AFB