Cyberspace Exercise Planner (TS/SCI)

Cyberspace Exercise Planner

Location: Fort Meade

Clearance: Active TS/SCI; C/I Polygraph eligible

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Cyberspace Exercise Planner focused on cyber operations, joint training, exercise planning, and mission readiness. This position will support DoD and Combatant Command activities by planning and coordinating cyber exercises, developing training objectives and operational scenarios, and ensuring exercise events support broader command readiness requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide cyber exercise planning support throughout the Joint Event Lifecycle (JELC), including coordinating internal and external requirements, developing exercise documentation, and supporting planning events.
• Develop, manage, and align training objectives within JTIMS while supporting the Joint Training Plan (JTP), Joint Exercise Plan (JEP), and overall command readiness requirements.
• Develop cyber scenarios, operational objectives, and measurements of effectiveness/performance to evaluate training outcomes and identify capability gaps.
• Coordinate and participate in Tabletop Exercises (TTXs), Rehearsals of Concept (ROCs), and other internal/external training and readiness events.
• Maintain exercise planning information and documentation, support command briefings, and coordinate with government, military, and technical stakeholders to ensure exercise objectives are properly executed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 8–12 years of applicable experience; additional experience may substitute for education
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance and eligibility for C/I Polygraph
• Experience supporting DoD, Joint, or Combatant Command environments
• Understanding of the Joint Training System, including JTIMS, JLLIS, and DRRS
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• ITIL v3 Foundation certification
• Experience with cyber exercises, military training exercises, or operational readiness
• Experience with JELC, JTIMS, JLLIS, JTP, JEP, TTXs, or ROC drills
• Experience developing exercise objectives, MOEs/MOPs, and operational scenarios
• Previous experience supporting DISA, COCOMs, Joint Staff, or other DoD organizations

Compensation

• Salary range - $140,000 - $170,000 (depending on experience)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Sick Leave (where applicable), and Paid Holiday

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