Junior Exercise Planner

Dynamis • Arlington, VA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Dynamis is seeking a Junior Exercise Planner to support exercise planning, conduct, and evaluation for a government agency. The role supports full-spectrum exercise services in accordance with Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) guidelines. Exercises address all-hazards threat scenarios for critical infrastructure owners and operators, with a focus on testing and validating plans and capabilities against physical security and natural hazard threats. Support may also cover exercises demonstrating the interplay of cybersecurity and physical security for critical infrastructure, as well as the National Cyber Exercise Program (NCEP).

The position is based at Dynamis headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia, and client offices in Arlington, Virginia. The anticipated salary range is $40,000–$50,000; actual compensation depends on relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and potential contract funding.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain client suitability.
• Bachelor’s degree, or, in lieu of a bachelor’s degree, two years of experience, including at least one year specialized in designing, planning, and executing HSEEP-aligned or Department of Defense-comparable exercises, including the design and execution of operational exercises, specifically FSEs.
• Located within 50 miles of Arlington, Virginia.

Nice To Haves

• DHS suitability.
• HSEEP certification.
• Knowledge of HSEEP exercise types.
• Experience designing, facilitating, and executing discussion- and operations-based exercises, specifically Tabletop Exercises (TTXs), Functionals, and FSEs.
• Knowledge of the DHS mission and organization.
• Experience as an emergency manager, first responder, or in a similar field.
• Experience with critical infrastructure owners and/or operators.

Responsibilities

• Support government personnel and assist subject matter experts and senior exercise planners in designing and executing HSEEP-aligned exercises.
• Assist government and contract planners with developing and completing required exercise documentation, tracking meeting logistics, taking notes, and ensuring databases are accurate.
• Facilitate portions of exercise planning meetings as needed.
• Assist facilitators of discussion-based exercises as required.
• Support the planning and design of operational exercises, particularly Full-Scale Exercises (FSEs), including serving as an exercise controller for exercise functions.
• Assist in developing strategic reports and standard operating procedures.
• Assist in developing and tracking metrics.
• Answer Executive Secretariat tasks.
• Provide scheduling and meeting support.

What This Job Offers

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