Cyber Exercise Analyst - Aptive

Job Summary:

Position is onsite at the Pentagon or Mark Center.  This is not a telework or remote delivery role. 

 

Support the planning and execution of cyber wargames to assess weapon systems and critical infrastructure within DoD’s management, oversight, and programmatic evaluation purview.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with course of action analysis, strategy development, and organizational processes and procedures to craft experiences that allow participants to test assumptions in a minimal-risk environment and gain stakeholder buy-in.
• Coordinate exercise progress and activities between the client, Combatant Commands, DoD services and agencies. 
• Support the development and maturation of a novel wargaming methodology that integrates modeling and simulation tools.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7 years relevant experience and TS/SCI clearance
• 3+ years of experience with cyberspace operations, operational planning, cyber mission force operations, cybersecurity studies, wargaming, defense policy, or modeling and simulation
• Experience with exercise and training activities, including tabletop exercises, cyber tabletop exercises, experiments, live-force exercises, and professional analytic wargaming
• Ability to prioritize mission-essential tasks toward wargame objectives
• Ability to plan, conduct, and analyze research to inform cyberspace wargames
• TS/SCI clearance
• HS diploma or GED and 7+ years of experience in an operational role with DoD or interagency partners, or Bachelor's degree

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in intelligence analysis and developing adversary capability assessments or scenarios
• Experience in a military staff environment
• Experience with briefing and delivering training to senior military and civilian leaders
• Experience with using modeling and simulation tools to conduct assessments
• Ability to be a team player and work well in a fast-paced environment with a diverse team of engineers, defense and intelligence analysts, scientists, and uniformed military members
• Possession of excellent organizational skills
• Master's degree

Client Information:

The Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Logistics, under the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment, is responsible for the department's logistics strategy and policy, supply, storage and distribution, property and equipment, transportation, and program support.

About Aptive:

Aptive is a modern federal consulting firm focused on human experience, digital services, and business transformation. We harness creativity, technology, and culture to connect people and systems to impact the world. We’re advisors, strategists, and engineers focused on people, above all else.

 

We believe in generating success collaboratively, leaving client organizations stronger after every engagement and building trust for the next big challenge. Our work inspires people, fuels change and makes an impact. Join our team to be part of positive change in your community and our nation.

EEO Statement:

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

 

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.