Cyber Exercise Planner

AnaVation • Reston, VA

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About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Cyber-Intelligence Analyst to serve as an Exercise Planner, to join our team and support our mission-critical customer. In this role, you will be the driving force behind the design, coordination, and execution of complex cyber exercises. We need a proactive, highly engaging professional who thrives on building relationships and fostering collaboration across all Intelligence Community (IC) Agencies and with our partners. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in exercise planning, exceptional communication skills, and a comprehensive understanding of Information Security and cyber operations.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI Clearance w/ CI Poly
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Cybersecurity, Intelligence, IT, etc.) or equivalent professional experience.
• 2-4 years of experience related to exercise planning or Cyber security operations.
• Currently hold or be able to attain an IAT II (CySA+) or equivalent certification.

Nice To Haves

• Background in cyber, intelligence, or military exercise planning; familiarity with standard methodologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to draft clear operational documents and brief high-level audiences.
• Experience working directly with IC and partners to build consensus and drive collaboration.
• Core understanding of cyber threat intelligence, threat actor TTPs, and global cyber operations.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordination, and execution of complex cyber exercises.

Benefits

• Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
• 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
• 100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance
• 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
• 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
• Competitive Pay
• Generous paid leave and holiday package
• Tuition and training reimbursement
• Life and AD&D Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level