Cyberspace Exercise Planner

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Odenton, MD, USA
In-Office
131K-237K Annually
Expert/Leader
Information Technology • Software
The Role
Plans and coordinates cyber defense exercises across the Joint Event Lifecycle, aligning training objectives with readiness assessments and operational requirements. Develops exercise orders, scenarios, measurements of effectiveness, Joint Training Plans, and Joint Exercise Plans. Manages objectives in JTIMS, maintains the SharePoint planning portal, coordinates internal and external stakeholders, and supports tabletop exercises, rehearsal drills, and daily operations.
Summary Generated by Built In

This position will support the DISA GSM-O II Task Number 25 (TN25) Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command (DCDC).  GSM-O II provides network operations and cyber defense support to the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) in support of the DoD and COCOMs.  The selected candidate shall execute in real time, determine how to use military capabilities in time and space to achieve objectives while considering the associated risks.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive cyber exercise planning support for all assigned events throughout the Joint Event Lifecycle (JELC) by linking training objectives to internal and/or external events in order to meet annual assessment requirements. This may include hosting meetings to coordinate internal and external requirements, drafting exercise related orders, to include the initiating and execution directives, maintaining the exercise SharePoint planning portal, representing the command at the JELC events to incorporate command objectives, identify gaps, and gather external requirements, and drafting cyber scenarios with sufficient detail to meet command exercise and training objectives
  • Identify, support the development of, and manage training objectives within the Joint Training and Information Management System (JTIMS)
  • Coordinate with team members and apply analytical methodologies to develop measurements of effectiveness/performance for training objectives and operational scenarios
  • Support the development of the Joint Training Plan (JTP) and the Joint Exercise Plan, (JEP) by aligning training objectives to events that support assessments and Command readiness
  • Support the planning of internal / external events to meet command readiness requirements to include planning, organizing, coordinating, and participating in Tabletop Exercises (TTXs), rehearsal of concept (ROC) drills, and daily operations.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 8 to 12 years of applicable combined education and experience; additional related years of experience is accepted in lieu of a degree
  • Active DoD TS/SCI clearance and eligible for C/I Polygraph
  • Possess a comprehensive understanding of the Joint Training System as outlined in Chairman of Joint Chief of Staff Instruction (CJCSI) 3500.01and Chairman of Joint Chief of Staff Manual (CJCSM) 3500.03, how it is maintained through the JTIMS, tracked in JLLIS, and interfaces to support the Joint Readiness process through the Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS)
  • Critical/logical thinking skills
  • Advanced communications and presentations skills (verbal and written) enabling precise conveyance of information across all CC/S/A/FA with command and proper enunciation of the English language

Preferred Qualifications

ITIL v3 Foundation certified

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Original Posting:September 1, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 8 to 12 years of applicable combined education and experience, or additional related experience in lieu of a degree
  • Active DoD TS/SCI clearance
  • Eligibility for a counterintelligence polygraph
  • Comprehensive understanding of the Joint Training System, including CJCSI 3500.01, CJCSM 3500.03, JTIMS, JLLIS, and DRRS
  • Critical and logical thinking skills
  • Advanced verbal, written, communication, and presentation skills
  • ITIL v3 Foundation certification

Leidos Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Leidos and has not been reviewed or approved by Leidos.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple plan options, low office-visit copays in some plans, and access to mental health and wellness support tools. The availability of HSA/FSA options and employer contributions is positioned as a meaningful part of the total package.
  • Retirement Support Retirement benefits are framed as a strong component of total rewards, highlighted by a 401(k) match and immediate vesting in the standard package. The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also presented as an additional long-term wealth-building feature.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Wellbeing and lifestyle supports extend beyond core insurance, including wellness programs, fitness-related stipends, and assistance resources. Work flexibility and related perks are also included as part of the broader rewards experience.

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The Company
HQ: Reston, VA
27,104 Employees
Year Founded: 1969

What We Do

We Are Leidos For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world. OUR MISSION Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead.

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