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Information Technology (IT) Continuity of Operations (COOP) Exercise Planner (SETA)

SAIC

Chantilly, VACo-op$120–160K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$120–160K/yr
Location
Chantilly, VA
Role Type
Co-op
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

SAIC seeks an IT Continuity of Operations Exercise Planner to advise Government leadership and provide technical support for continuity, exercise planning and execution, and crisis response. The role develops and improves COOP plans and resilience frameworks, coordinates exercises and stakeholders, and communicates outcomes and recommendations to senior decision-makers. Candidates must be U.S. citizens with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph, a STEM bachelor's degree or higher, and at least five years of relevant experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Continuity of OperationsEmergency PreparednessExercise PlanningOperational ReadinessWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationIndependent WorkSound JudgmentPriority Management

Qualifications

U.S. CitizenshipTop Secret/SCI Clearance With PolygraphBachelor's in STEM or Higher5+ Years Relevant Experience

Full job description

Description

SAIC is seeking an Information Technology (IT) Continuity of Operations (COOP) Exercise Planner (SETA) to provide expert advisory and technical support to Government leadership across continuity of operations, exercise planning and execution, and crisis response. The successful candidate will bring sound judgment, strong analytical skills, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset to support organizational resilience and workforce readiness. This role demands a self-starter who can independently assess operational gaps, coordinate across complex organizational structures, and deliver clear, actionable recommendations to senior decision-makers.

Responsibilties:

Successful candidate must be able to:

  • Advise Government leadership on continuity, emergency response, and operational resilience strategies aligned with applicable Federal standards and policies.

  • Develop, maintain, and improve COOP plans, resilience frameworks, SOPs, and related policy documentation.

  • Plan, coordinate, and execute continuity exercises, tabletops, functional exercises, and war games to validate plans and assess organizational readiness.

  • Develop after-action reports, improvement plans, and operational briefings communicating exercise outcomes and recommended corrective actions.

  • Coordinate and integrate stakeholders across Offices, Groups, Directorates, and the CIO organization in support of continuity and resilience activities.

  • Support C2 mission continuity requirements and crisis response protocols.

  • Identify and implement continuous process improvement opportunities across COOP and exercise programs.

Qualifications

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.

  • Must possess and maintain an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in a STEM field (ref: DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List).

  • 5+ years of relevant experience in COOP, emergency preparedness, exercise planning, operational readiness, or a closely related discipline.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop plans, reports, and briefings for senior audiences.

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

REQNUMBER: 2618411

SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

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