
Job Overview
Compensation
Salary
Range $51,600.00 - $70,700.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Life insurance
Job Description
Barbaricum is a dynamic and rapidly expanding government contractor specializing in delivering cutting-edge support services to federal customers, with a strong concentration on Defense and National Security mission sets. Established in 2008, Barbaricum has cultivated over 17 years of experience supporting a wide array of stakeholders within the federal government. The company's expertise spans multiple disciplines including Intelligence, Analytics, Engineering, Mission Support, and Communications. Headquartered in the historic Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, DC, Barbaricum also maintains a corporate presence in Tampa, FL, Bedford, IN, and Dayton, OH, while its team members operate across the United States and around the globe. As a recognized leader in its field, Barbaricum collaborates with private sector firms, academic institutions, and industry associations to continually expand its capabilities and provide value to both its employees and the customers it serves. The organization prides itself on fostering a vibrant corporate culture characterized by diverse expertise, innovative thinking, and a commitment to collaboration. Barbaricum's teams are engaged on the front lines of some of the nation’s most complex and rewarding challenges, offering employees a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in service to national security.
We are currently seeking an Exercise Planner to join our team and support Department of Defense (DoD) clients by coordinating and executing cyber training events and exercises. This role involves managing multiple projects and training initiatives designed to enhance mission readiness and operational effectiveness through well-organized cyber training scenarios. The Exercise Planner will be instrumental in developing detailed exercise plans, scheduling activities, establishing objectives, and managing the resources necessary for successful event delivery. A key element of the position is working collaboratively with government stakeholders, subject matter experts, and operational personnel to ensure that all exercises are meaningful, effective, and aligned with DoD strategic goals.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle complex training programs and multitask efficiently. The role demands meticulous attention to detail to monitor exercise execution, address challenges promptly, and support continuous improvement efforts through comprehensive after-action reviews and reporting. The Exercise Planner will also contribute to cyber program activities, testing, and strategic planning, including multidomain range integration efforts that are critical to maintaining operational superiority in cyber environments. This position requires adherence to organizational policies, cybersecurity mandates, and DoD standards, ensuring that all training events meet rigorous compliance and quality benchmarks.
As an essential member of the team, the Exercise Planner will have the opportunity to influence the planning and execution of training that sustains and enhances the capabilities of DoD cyber operations. This role is suitable for professionals passionate about supporting national security through innovative and effective cyber training programs, who thrive in a collaborative environment and possess a proactive approach to problem-solving and project delivery. Barbaricum is committed to an inclusive workplace and offers a stimulating environment where employees can develop professionally and contribute to missions of national importance.
We are currently seeking an Exercise Planner to join our team and support Department of Defense (DoD) clients by coordinating and executing cyber training events and exercises. This role involves managing multiple projects and training initiatives designed to enhance mission readiness and operational effectiveness through well-organized cyber training scenarios. The Exercise Planner will be instrumental in developing detailed exercise plans, scheduling activities, establishing objectives, and managing the resources necessary for successful event delivery. A key element of the position is working collaboratively with government stakeholders, subject matter experts, and operational personnel to ensure that all exercises are meaningful, effective, and aligned with DoD strategic goals.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle complex training programs and multitask efficiently. The role demands meticulous attention to detail to monitor exercise execution, address challenges promptly, and support continuous improvement efforts through comprehensive after-action reviews and reporting. The Exercise Planner will also contribute to cyber program activities, testing, and strategic planning, including multidomain range integration efforts that are critical to maintaining operational superiority in cyber environments. This position requires adherence to organizational policies, cybersecurity mandates, and DoD standards, ensuring that all training events meet rigorous compliance and quality benchmarks.
As an essential member of the team, the Exercise Planner will have the opportunity to influence the planning and execution of training that sustains and enhances the capabilities of DoD cyber operations. This role is suitable for professionals passionate about supporting national security through innovative and effective cyber training programs, who thrive in a collaborative environment and possess a proactive approach to problem-solving and project delivery. Barbaricum is committed to an inclusive workplace and offers a stimulating environment where employees can develop professionally and contribute to missions of national importance.
Job Requirements
- Active DoD Secret Clearance
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Must meet DoDM 8140.03 IAT II requirements
- Ability to manage multiple projects with different scopes and timelines
- Strong project management skills
- Experience in planning and managing cyber security training events within the DoD community
Job Qualifications
- Active DoD Secret Clearance
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Must meet DoDM 8140.03 IAT II requirements
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to plan, execute, and manage cyber training scenarios effectively, both independently and in a team environment, with minimal supervision
- Experience in planning and managing cyber security training events within the DoD community
- Ability to manage multiple projects with different scopes and timelines
Job Duties
- Plan, coordinate, and execute cyber training events, exercises, and operational activities supporting Department of Defense mission objectives
- Develop exercise plans, schedules, timelines, objectives, and supporting documentation to ensure successful event execution
- Coordinate with government stakeholders, training teams, subject matter experts, and operational personnel to support exercise design and implementation
- Manage multiple projects and training events simultaneously while ensuring adherence to schedules, priorities, and mission requirements
- Support the development of realistic cyber training scenarios, exercise injects, and operational activities that align with training objectives
- Coordinate logistical, administrative, and resource requirements necessary to support training events and exercises
- Monitor exercise execution, track action items, and support issue resolution to ensure successful completion of training objectives
- Prepare reports, after-action reviews, briefings, and recommendations to support continuous improvement of training and exercise programs
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams supporting cyber operations, strategic planning, testing, training events, and multidomain range integration activities
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, cybersecurity requirements, and applicable DoD standards throughout exercise planning and execution
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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