Manager, Testing and Readiness

LA28 • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Testing and Readiness will build and deliver the security testing and readiness program that prepares LA28 teammates and agency partners for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The role translates plans into progressive exercises, identifies gaps, and helps teams address them before Games time. Scenarios may test venue overlays, crowd-flow disruptions, transport-perimeter anomalies, and critical incident command handoffs. The manager works with public safety and National Special Security Event (NSSE) partners, makes practical decisions as plans evolve, and builds shared accountability for readiness.

The position is based onsite in LA, with the majority of work conducted in an office setting. The role may involve evenings, weekends, and holidays, particularly during peak event periods, and may evolve to include operational responsibilities during the Games. LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Public Administration, Sports Management, Criminal Justice, or a related field, or five years of equivalent experience in security.
• 5–7+ years of progressive experience in operational readiness, emergency preparedness, exercise design, crisis management, or security planning.
• Expertise in the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) or equivalent exercise design and debriefing methodologies.
• Proven track record working with public safety entities, law enforcement agencies, municipal emergency management offices, and private security contractors.
• Available to work onsite in the Downtown Los Angeles-based office.
• Able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment and use computers, phones, and other office equipment for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree, or five years of equivalent experience in security readiness.
• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), MEP, ICS 100/200/300/400/700/800, or PMP certification.
• Experience with major sports events, NSSEs, large gatherings, or multi-venue operations.
• Esri technical certifications or Autodesk certifications.

Responsibilities

• Build the security testing and readiness roadmap around LA28’s event testing calendar and milestones.
• Design and facilitate progressive Tabletop Exercises (TTX), Command Post Exercises (CPX), technical dry runs, and venue functional exercises.
• Test command, control, and communications at the Main Operations Center, Games Security Coordination Center, and venue command centers.
• Set evaluation rubrics and KPIs; author After-Action Reports and Improvement Plans; and track corrective actions into CONOPS, SOPs, and runbooks.
• Support staff readiness training.
• Manage 24/7 shift, surge, and fatigue planning.
• Support the post-Games after-action report and IOC/IPC observer delegations.
• Coordinate cross-functional joint exercises with Transportation, Venue Management, Technology, and Accreditation teammates to validate integrated operational plans.
• Perform other duties as required, including potentially evolving operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Benefits

• The opportunity to build a security readiness program with visible responsibility for Olympic and Paralympic preparation.
• Collaboration with teammates and agency stakeholders to test plans and resolve operational vulnerabilities.
• Development of transferable exercise design, evaluation, and corrective-action skills through practical Games preparation.
• The opportunity to contribute to shared progress supporting Games delivery.

What This Job Offers

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