Cyberspace Exercise Planner

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Cyberspace Exercise Planner to support cyber exercise planning, joint training operations, and military readiness initiatives for a mission-critical DoD program in Fort Meade, MD. The Cyberspace Exercise Planner will coordinate cyber training exercises, develop operational scenarios, and align training objectives with Joint Training System requirements. This position is fully onsite at Fort Meade, MD and requires an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph eligibility!



Responsibilities of the Cyberspace Exercise Planner:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute cyberspace training exercises throughout the Joint Event Lifecycle (JELC)
• Develop cyber exercise scenarios, training objectives, exercise directives, and operational planning documentation
• Manage training objectives within the Joint Training Information Management System (JTIMS)
• Support development of Joint Training Plans (JTP) and Joint Exercise Plans (JEP) to meet command readiness requirements
• Coordinate Tabletop Exercises (TTXs), Rehearsal of Concept (ROC) drills, and joint training events
• Develop Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs) and Measures of Performance (MOPs) to assess exercise objectives
• Coordinate with DoD components, Combatant Commands (COCOMs), and external stakeholders to align exercise requirements
• Maintain exercise planning documentation, SharePoint portals, and readiness reporting materials
• Identify training gaps, assess exercise outcomes, and recommend improvements to operational readiness

Qualifications for the Cyberspace Exercise Planner:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with eligibility for a CI Polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 8–12 years of applicable combined education and experience; additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Experience planning and coordinating military exercises, joint training events, or cyberspace operations
• Strong understanding of the Joint Training System (JTS) and Joint Event Lifecycle (JELC)
• Experience with Joint Training Information Management System (JTIMS), Joint Lessons Learned Information System (JLLIS), and Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS)
• Knowledge of CJCSI 3500.01 and CJCSM 3500.03 governing joint training and readiness
• Experience developing Joint Training Plans, Joint Exercise Plans, training objectives, and operational scenarios
• Familiarity with Tabletop Exercises, ROC drills, and exercise assessment methodologies
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and briefing skills
• ITIL v3 Foundation certification is a plus

Compensation for the Cyberspace Exercise Planner includes:

• Salary: $160,000 - $180,000
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, and Paid Holidays

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