Exercise Planner
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Salary$90k – $120k
LocationContract On-Site, Dynamis HQ, Falls Church, VA/Arlington, VA
Work modeon-site
Typecontract
SeniorityLead
Experience7+ yrs
DepartmentPREPAREDNESS & RESILIENCE (P&R)
Company size201–500 people
PostedOct 28, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live4h ago
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Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 7 years' experience in designing, planning and executing HSEEP-aligned, Joint Exercise Lifecycle, or other Federally recognized exercise planning doctrine exercises, including the design and execution of operational exercises, specifically Full-Scale Exercises (FSEs)
In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, 10 years of experience, of which a minimum of 5 years must be specialized in the designing, planning and executing HSEEP-aligned or Department of Defense comparable exercises, to include the design and execution of operational exercises specifically FSEs
Knowledgeable in all applicable HSEEP exercise types
Experience with the design, facilitation, and execution of both discussion- and operations-based exercises, specifically Tabletop Exercises (TTXs), Functionals, and FSEs
DHS/CISA suitability
HSEEP certification
MEP certification
Knowledge of the CISA mission and organization
Experience as an emergency manager, first responder, or similar field
Experience with critical infrastructure owners and/or operators
Experience facilitating senior-level federal workshops, planning meetings, or exercises
U.S. Citizenship (must be able to obtain and maintain client suitability)
Located within 50 miles of Arlington, VA
About the role
Dynamis is seeking an experienced Exercise Planner to lead and support exercise planning, conduct, and evaluation for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Exercises Subdivision’s Infrastructure Security Exercise Branch (ISEB). Dynamis provides full-spectrum exercise support services to CISA Exercises in accordance with Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) guidelines for discussion- and operations-based exercises addressing all-hazards threat scenarios for critical infrastructure owners and operators. While the focus of the Infrastructure Security Exercise Support Services contract is to conduct exercises to test and validate plans and capabilities against physical security and natural hazard threats to critical infrastructure, Dynamis also supports exercises demonstrating the interplay of cybersecurity and physical security as they relate to critical infrastructure as well as the National Cyber Exercise Program (NCEP).
Location: Dynamis HQ in Falls Church, VA and client offices in Arlington, VA.
Responsibilities:
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Assist SME Exercise Planners and serve as a support contract planning lead for exercises
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Lead initial development of all required exercise documentation
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Facilitate exercise planning meetings
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Facilitate discussion-based exercises when required
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Support the planning and design of operational exercises, specifically FSEs, to include serving as an exercise controller for key exercise functions
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Supervise and review work conducted by more junior contract personnel
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Assist in the development of strategic reports and standard operating procedures
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Assist in the development and tracking of metrics
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Respond to Executive Secretariat Tasks as needed
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Assist with exercise scheduling and staffing as needed
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Assist with meeting support
Requirements:
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U.S. Citizenship (must be able to obtain and maintain client suitability)
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Bachelor’s degree
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Minimum of 7 years’ experience in designing, planning and executing HSEEP-aligned, Joint Exercise Lifecycle, or other Federally recognized exercise planning doctrine exercises, including the design and execution of operational exercises, specifically Full-Scale Exercises (FSEs)
•
In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, 10 years of experience, of which a minimum of 5 years must be specialized in the designing, planning and executing HSEEP-aligned or Department of Defense comparable exercises, to include the design and execution of operational exercises specifically FSEs
•
Knowledgeable in all applicable HSEEP exercise types
•
Experience with the design, facilitation, and execution of both discussion- and operations-based exercises, specifically Tabletop Exercises (TTXs), Functionals, and FSEs
•
Located within 50 miles of Arlington, VA
Preferred:
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DHS/CISA suitability
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HSEEP certification
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MEP certification
•
Knowledge of the CISA mission and organization
•
Experience as an emergency manager, first responder, or similar field
•
Experience with critical infrastructure owners and/or operators
•
Experience facilitating senior-level federal workshops, planning meetings, or exercises
Salary range: $90,000-120,000
The salary range for this position represents the anticipated hiring range. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and potential contract funding.