Guidehouse
Exercise and Emergency Management SME
Guidehouse, Arlington, VA
Job Family:
Management Consulting
Travel Required:
Up to 25%
Clearance Required:
Active Top Secret (TS)
What You Will Do:
Guide is seeking an Exercise and Emergency Management Subject Matter Expert, the person in this role will provide all required support to design, develop, conduct, and evaluate stakeholder exercises in accordance with HSEEP guidance. These exercises will include both discussion- and operations-based events, as determined by stakeholder needs and CISA priorities. Exercise development, execution, and evaluation tasks typically include, but are not limited to:
What You Will Need:
What Would Be Nice To Have:
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at [redacted] or via email at RecruitingA[redacted]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
Management Consulting
Travel Required:
Up to 25%
Clearance Required:
Active Top Secret (TS)
What You Will Do:
Guide is seeking an Exercise and Emergency Management Subject Matter Expert, the person in this role will provide all required support to design, develop, conduct, and evaluate stakeholder exercises in accordance with HSEEP guidance. These exercises will include both discussion- and operations-based events, as determined by stakeholder needs and CISA priorities. Exercise development, execution, and evaluation tasks typically include, but are not limited to:
- Supporting key planning milestones such as the Concept and Objectives Meeting (C&O), Initial Planning Meeting (IPM), Midterm Planning Meeting (MPM), Master Scenario Events List (MSEL) development and coordination, and Final Planning Meeting (FPM).
- Developing exercise material, as outlined below; facilitating or controlling the exercise; managing exercise logistics; managing exercise data collection and analysis to support evaluation.
- Developing After-Action or Summary Reports to capture exercise outcomes.
- Provide HSEEP, cybersecurity, and/or infrastructure security subject matter expertise (SME) at all directed meetings. Exercises can be in-person, virtual, and/or web-based.
- Creating realistic exercise scenarios and objectives aligned with organizational goals and potential threats.
- Developing detailed exercise plans, including timelines, participant roles, communication protocols, and evaluation criteria.
- Crafting scenario injects and event timelines to drive realistic decision-making during the exercise.
- Lead the exercise control team to manage the scenario, inject events, and monitor participant actions.
- Developing comprehensive evaluation plans with specific metrics and key performance indicators.
- Observing exercise activities and documenting participant performance against established criteria.
- Conducting after-action reviews (AARs) to identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
What You Will Need:
- An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TOP SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance
- Bachelor's degree
- FIVE (5) or more years of experience related to Exercise Development or Exercise Design or Program Management or Analytical Support and/or Emergency Management
What Would Be Nice To Have:
- Master's Degree Preferred
- Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP) certification
- Understanding of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Deep understanding of HSEEP Framework
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
- Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Basic Life & Supplemental Life
- Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Student Loan PayDown
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
- Mobility Stipend
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at [redacted] or via email at RecruitingA[redacted]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.