Exercise Planning and Evaluation Specialist

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to support its Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)-compliant Tabletop Exercises (TTXs) as part of the Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge Program. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the nation’s preparedness efforts by supporting the design, development, and evaluation of exercises aimed at enhancing the readiness of critical infrastructure and the "whole community" to respond to various threats and hazards.The SkillBridge Detailee will play a key role in supporting the Design and Development and Evaluation phases of the HSEEP process. This position is ideal for transitioning service members with experience in exercise planning, operations, or evaluation, as it offers professional growth in a dynamic and impactful environment.

ABOUT THE JOB

THIS ROLE REQUIRES THE PARTICIPANT TO BE WITHIN 90 MILES OF THE CHICAGO, IL AREA. Gain hands-on experience in a federal agency dedicated to national security and resilience. Build expertise in the HSEEP process and exercise planning methodologies. Develop a network of professional contacts in emergency management, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure resilience. Opportunity to contribute to impactful programs that enhance preparedness across the nation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the design, development, and evaluation of HSEEP-compliant Tabletop Exercises (TTXs).
• Contribute to the nation’s preparedness efforts by enhancing readiness of critical infrastructure and the whole community.
• Play a key role in supporting the Design and Development and Evaluation phases of the HSEEP process.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Secret Clearance required.
• Background in emergency management, security operations, or exercise planning.
• Familiarity with the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) or similar frameworks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detailed Oriented Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint.
• Experience in conducting or supporting Tabletop Exercises (TTXs) preferred.
• Knowledge of critical infrastructure protection and resilience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other collaboration tools preferred.
• 4 Year Degree preferred.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

THIS ROLE REQUIRES THE PARTICIPANT TO BE WITHIN 90 MILES OF THE CHICAGO, IL AREA. Prerequisites: Secret Clearance required. Background in emergency management, security operations, or exercise planning. Familiarity with the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) or similar frameworks. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Detailed Oriented Microsoft Office, specifically Power Point.Preferred: Experience in conducting or supporting Tabletop Exercises (TTXs). Knowledge of critical infrastructure protection and resilience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other collaboration tools. 4 Year Degree.

BENEFITS

• Gain hands-on experience in a federal agency dedicated to national security and resilience.
• Build expertise in the HSEEP process and exercise planning methodologies.
• Develop a network of professional contacts in emergency management, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure resilience.

OTHER

TO APPLY: Tailor a resume outlining the Jobs Description and Other Eligibility Factors. Title the email "Exercise Planning & Eval Skillbridge Opportunity." Address the email to samuel.duchac@cisa.dhs.gov. Include your separation date and availability dates (start/finish) in the body of the email.