The Role
Leads a federal CISA Infrastructure Security Exercise Program contract, overseeing $9M+ in annual execution, compliance, budgeting, and growth. Directs more than 50 HSEEP-aligned exercises annually, including national special-event exercises, and serves as the senior client liaison. Synthesizes qualitative and quantitative after-action data into executive briefings, policy recommendations, and strategic threat insights. Manages and develops a team of 60+ emergency management professionals while coordinating across federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and private-sector partners.
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*This is a contingent opportunity
Key Responsibilities
Program Manager (CISA HSEEP)
K2 Group is seeking a Program Manager (PM) to serve as the senior executive leader for a federal contract supporting the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Infrastructure Security Exercise Program. The PM is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end strategy, delivery, and quality assurance of 50+ Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)-aligned exercises annually across the nation's critical infrastructure sectors. This role requires a crisis-tested emergency management leader skilled in client relationship management, team rebuilding, strategic data analytics, and operational resilience across state, local, tribal, territorial (SLTT), and federal jurisdictions.Key Responsibilities
- Oversee contract execution, budgeting ($9M+ ARR), resource allocation, and growth strategies while ensuring full compliance with federal acquisition standards and CISA key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Serve as the primary point of contact for senior CISA leadership, federal agency leads, and public/private critical infrastructure partners.
- Direct the design, execution, and evaluation of 50+ annual HSEEP-compliant exercises ranging from tabletops to full-scale exercises across diverse sectors (e.g., sports/venue security, healthcare, public water systems, emergency services, and election infrastructure).
- Lead exercise initiatives for major national and international special events (e.g., NFL Draft, MLB, and National Security Special Events).
- Facilitate multi-jurisdictional collaboration by meeting local partners on their turf to earn trust and build operational alignment.
- Direct complex qualitative and quantitative analysis of After-Action Products (AAPs), synthesizing data across multi-year national exercise cycles.
- Translate findings into executive briefings, policy recommendations, and strategic threat insights (e.g., election security, industrial control systems, and healthcare resilience) used by CISA leadership to inform national investment priorities.
- Lead a team of 60+ emergency management specialists, exercise analysts, and contractors through individual-focused coaching, task-based competency frameworks, and continuous professional development.
- Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Homeland Security, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in emergency management, preparedness, and response/recovery operations.
- 5+ years managing multi-million dollar federal contracts ($5M–$10M+) and leading large teams (50+ personnel).
- Direct experience planning and delivering large-scale exercises under the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) guidelines.
- Deep knowledge of the POETE (Planning, Organization, Equipment, Training, Exercise) framework.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certified
- HSEEP Certified
- Secret Clearance (required)
- TS/SCI (desired)
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Homeland Security, or a related field
- 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in emergency management, preparedness, and response or recovery operations
- 5+ years managing multi-million-dollar federal contracts valued at $5M-$10M or more
- Experience leading teams of 50 or more personnel
- Direct experience planning and delivering large-scale exercises under HSEEP guidelines
- Deep knowledge of the POETE framework
- Project Management Professional certification
- HSEEP certification
- Secret security clearance
- Master's degree
- TS/SCI clearance
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The Company
What We Do
K2 Group, Inc. specializes in addressing national security and public safety challenges through technical expertise and disciplined processes, offering services in cybersecurity, critical infrastructure protection, mission support, and training. They are a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) delivering mission-critical support services.
