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We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply. 

Job Summary

Battelle is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Exercise Planner to support our Cyber Business Line. This position will be based at a client site in Ft. Meade, MD. Travel to the Pentagon, Columbus OH, and/or other Customer locations may be necessary based on program and/or customer needs. 
 

Responsibilities Planning, developing, leading, facilitating/orchestrating, executing, and assessing cyber exercises. Developing exercise plans and plans utilizing relevant policies, directives and doctrines to develop and execute custom, realistic, scenario-based exercises to test the effectiveness of cyberspace operations tools, processes, and procedures. Coordinating and facilitating requirement gathering and work with stakeholders and process owners to define and document required cyberspace operations process evaluations. Drafting and maintaining exercise life cycle documents including after-action reporting, lessons learned, and processing improvement plans that incorporate recommendations and modifications to cyberspace operations plans, processes, and protocols. Supervising and mentoring subordinate project and ICON Innovation Collaborative (IIC) staff. 
 Key Qualifications BS in Computer Science or a related field, and (9) years of relevant experience; MS in Computer Science or related field, and (5) years of relevant experience.Experience with JPP, JOPES or APEX planning formats. Must be able to communicate, converse, and exchange information with peers and senior personnel. Must be sole US Citizen. Must have an active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and/or maintain a polygraph.
 Preferred Qualifications Experience briefing senior military or civilian leaders. Experience facilitating large scale events with many participants. Industry relevant certifications such as SAMS, SAASS or JAWS. Proficient with scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project. 
 

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that. Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.Flexible work arrangements: You have options for where you work and when you work.

 
A Work Environment Where You Succeed
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.
 
You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discoveryCollaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environmentNurture and develop the next generation of scientific leadersGive back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer.  We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

 

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