Cyberspace Exercise Planner
Herndon, VA
Full Time
DLA
Experienced
On-site: Fort Belvoir, VA
About VivSoft:
VivSoft is a mission-driven technology company specializing in Cloud, DevSecOps, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Experience. We are a diverse team of innovators focused on creating open, scalable, and automated solutions that drive digital transformation in the federal space. Our work culture fosters collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Cyberspace Exercise Planner to support the coordination and integration of cyber planning and exercise activities for the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). This key personnel role involves mission analysis, scenario development, and cyber effects integration to ensure successful execution of joint exercises aligned with strategic training objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Benefits:
About VivSoft:
VivSoft is a mission-driven technology company specializing in Cloud, DevSecOps, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Experience. We are a diverse team of innovators focused on creating open, scalable, and automated solutions that drive digital transformation in the federal space. Our work culture fosters collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Cyberspace Exercise Planner to support the coordination and integration of cyber planning and exercise activities for the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). This key personnel role involves mission analysis, scenario development, and cyber effects integration to ensure successful execution of joint exercises aligned with strategic training objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and facilitate cyberspace planning and exercise activities across DoD and DLA.
- Conduct in-depth mission analysis to identify specified, implied, and essential tasks supported by cyber operations.
- Support exercise planning in alignment with the Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP) from a J6/cyberspace perspective.
- Develop and manage exercise training objectives and build the Master Scenario Events List (MSEL).
- Enter MSELs into applicable databases for CJCS, COCOM, DLA, and other stakeholders.
- Design, plan, and integrate cyber effects into exercises to meet command training goals.
- Observe and evaluate personnel readiness against exercise objectives.
- Provide post-exercise assessments, lessons learned, and support follow-up actions.
- Utilize government-provided software tools to support communications, cyberspace, and exercise planning.
- Meet all assigned deadlines and requirements as per government staffing processes.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Active DoD Top Secret Clearance at time of proposal submission.
- DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification (e.g., CASP+, CISSP).
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Information Technology or Cybersecurity.
- Demonstrated experience with and understanding of DLA’s Cyber Terrain.
- Strong knowledge of cyber operations, joint planning processes, and exercise coordination.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting CJCS, COCOM, or DLA exercises.
- Familiarity with cyber threat modeling and operational risk assessments.
- Proficiency in using MSEL databases and government planning tools.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Visions Plans (Healthcare benefits are 100% employer-paid for employees only)
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (Flexible/Combined PTO, Bereavement Leave, 11 Company Paid Holidays)
- 401K Retirement Plan with employer match
- Professional Development Training Reimbursement
- Flexible/remote work schedules
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