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Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems. HII works ... Exercise planning in the Cyberspace and/or Intelligence Community. * Planning large scale military ...

$85K - $124K/yr

Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems. HII works ... Exercise planning in the Cyberspace and/or Intelligence Community. * Planning large scale military ...

$91K/yr

Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems. HII works ... We are seeking a dynamic Cyberspace Exercise Planner to support a high-profile initiative that ...

Exercise Planner

Butlerville, IN · On-site

$46K - $63K/yr

... Exercise Planner to support cyber training and operational events at the Muscatatuck Training ... This position supports the planning, coordination, and execution of cyber training exercises and ...

Exercise Planner

Butlerville, IN · On-site

$46K - $63K/yr

... Exercise Planner to support cyber training and operational events at the Muscatatuck Training ... This position supports the planning, coordination, and execution of cyber training exercises and ...

Exercise Planner

Butlerville, IN · On-site

$46K - $63K/yr

... Exercise Planner to support cyber training and operational events at the Muscatatuck Training ... This position supports the planning, coordination, and execution of cyber training exercises and ...

Leidos is seeking a Senior Exercise Planner to lead aspects of HSEEP exercise design, development, conduct, and evaluation for CISA's National Cyber Exercise Program (NCEP). This role supports the ...

Leidos is seeking a Senior Exercise Planner to lead aspects of HSEEP exercise design, development, conduct, and evaluation for CISA's National Cyber Exercise Program (NCEP). This role supports the ...

Description: Exercise Planner The Ascendancy Group's Mission To be the unequaled provider of ... Utilizing strong expertise in operations, planning, and Information-Force including, Cyber ...

Description Exercise Planner The Ascendancy Group's Mission To be the unequaled provider of special ... Utilizing strong expertise in operations, planning, and Information-Force including, Cyber ...

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How much do cyber exercise planner jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for cyber exercise planner in the United States is $65,702.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,000.00 and $74,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a cyber exercise planner, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cyber Exercise Planner, you need expertise in cybersecurity principles, risk management, and scenario development, often supported by a relevant degree and certifications like CISSP or CISM. Familiarity with cyber range platforms, simulation tools, and incident response frameworks is commonly required. Strong communication, analytical thinking, and project management skills help facilitate coordination among diverse teams and stakeholders. These skills ensure the effective design and execution of realistic cyber exercises that strengthen organizational preparedness and resilience.

What are some common challenges faced by cyber exercise planners when designing realistic scenarios?

Cyber Exercise Planners often face the challenge of balancing realism with practicality when developing exercise scenarios. Creating scenarios that accurately reflect current cyber threats while ensuring they are appropriate for the organization's systems and capabilities can be complex. Additionally, planners must coordinate with multiple stakeholders, including technical teams and leadership, to ensure objectives are clear and achievable. Time constraints and resource limitations can also impact the depth and breadth of exercises, requiring careful prioritization and creative problem-solving.

What is a cyber exercise planner?

Cyber Exercise Planners are professionals who design, coordinate, and execute simulated cyber attack and defense scenarios to test and improve an organization's cybersecurity readiness. They work with various stakeholders to develop realistic exercises that identify vulnerabilities, improve incident response procedures, and ensure teams are prepared for real-world cyber threats. Their role is crucial in strengthening an organization's overall cyber defense by allowing teams to practice their response in a controlled, risk-free environment.
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Cyberspace Exercise Planner 2

Huntington Ingalls Industries

Fort George G Meade, MD • On-site

$85K - $124K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Requisition Number: 28782
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $124,000.00
Security Clearance: TS/SCI with Poly
Level of Experience: Mid
This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.
HII works within our nation's intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.
Leadership Mindset at HII - Mission Technologies
Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every team member contributes to our mission and culture:
  • Know & Grow Your People - Commit to learning and supporting team success.
  • Build Relationships - Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
  • Take Ownership - Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
  • Customer First - Focus on the mission and those we serve.
  • Shape the Future - Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
  • Act with Urgency - Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.
Job Description
Mission Technologies, Warfare Systems Team provides full-spectrum cyber, EW and space capabilities that address today's rapidly changing, multi-domain global security threats, and anticipate emerging threats.
Our cyber professionals are on the cutting edge of cyberspace operations, delivering cyberspace options and effects for our nation in an ever-changing threat environment. Our experts provide a full range of expertise and capabilities across the spectrum of cyberspace operations. We are an integral part of an important mission -- we go to work every day with the knowledge and pride that our accomplishments make a difference.
This contract supports ongoing operations within a combatant command. During periods of conflict, crisis, or other significant operational shifts, mission requirements may change rapidly. Additionally, when staffing adjustments occur, work schedules may need to be modified to maintain essential coverage. Accordingly, work shifts may be adjusted based on customer requirements.
The Warfare Systems team is currently seeking a Cyberspace Exercise Planner 2 in support of an exciting new effort supporting one of our clients that is responsible for unifying the direction of cyberspace operations, strengthening DoD cyberspace capabilities, and integrating and bolstering DoD's cyber expertise.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of relevant experience.
Must possess an active TS/SCI/Polygraph for consideration
Preferred Requirements
Experience to include but not limited to:
  • Exercise planning in the Cyberspace and/or Intelligence Community.
  • Planning large scale military exercises
  • Writing training objectives, scenario development, and exercise performance assessments.
  • Serving as the subject matter expert and manage planning, organizing, and coordinating for drill and exercise programs related to cyberspace operations.
  • Developing specific scripts of MSEL or simulation control injects that initiate situational training and field level exercises.
  • Coordinating annual exercise requirements with multiple installations in order to develop exercise support requirements for higher headquarters approval.
  • Preparing and delivering exercise concept/decision briefs for senior leadership related to exercise requirements.
  • Developing schedules and assists in preparing, administrating, and executing all levels of exercise training.
  • Exercise planning conferences and exercise execution.
  • Developing requirements for collective training and exercise events.
  • Collaborating with exercise planning elements to establish objectives, priorities, and plans for joint exercise programs.
  • Contributing to both designing and planning exercises by preparing and disseminating products such as exercise plans, controller/evaluator handbooks, MSEL, player briefings, After Action Reports/Corrective Action Plans, etc.
  • Understanding strategies, doctrine, policies, directives, and operational standards from applicable headquarters and stakeholders in order to develop exercise plans.
  • Evaluating exercise training and assess effectiveness to ensure training meets objectives and joint standards.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.

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Our 44,000-strong team includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence and machine learning experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America's top large employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Here you'll find a collaborative environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs that span our shipbuilding apprentice schools in Virginia and Mississippi to tuition reimbursement programs that support continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Our values of integrity, safety, respect, engagement, responsibility and performance are the foundation of HII's ethical culture that inspires employees to do the right thing each day, regardless of the circumstances.


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