K2 Group, Inc.
K2 Group, Inc.

Program Manager (CISA HSEEP)

• Posted 2 days ago • Updated 2 days ago
Full Time
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Skills

  • Cyber Security
  • Project Management
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Performance Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Data Analysis
  • Budget
  • Resource Allocation
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Acquisition
  • KPI
  • Collaboration
  • Quantitative Analysis
  • Health Care
  • CISA
  • Coaching
  • Professional Development
  • Leadership
  • Emergency Management
  • Recovery
  • Management
  • Evaluation
  • Training
  • PMP
  • HSEEP
  • Security Clearance

Summary

This is a contingent opportunity
Program Manager (CISA HSEEP)
K2 Group is seeking a Program Manager (PM) to serve as the senior executive leader for a federal contract supporting the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Infrastructure Security Exercise Program. The PM is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end strategy, delivery, and quality assurance of 50+ Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)-aligned exercises annually across the nation's critical infrastructure sectors. This role requires a crisis-tested emergency management leader skilled in client relationship management, team rebuilding, strategic data analytics, and operational resilience across state, local, tribal, territorial (SLTT), and federal jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee contract execution, budgeting ($9M+ ARR), resource allocation, and growth strategies while ensuring full compliance with federal acquisition standards and CISA key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for senior CISA leadership, federal agency leads, and public/private critical infrastructure partners.
  • Direct the design, execution, and evaluation of 50+ annual HSEEP-compliant exercises ranging from tabletops to full-scale exercises across diverse sectors (e.g., sports/venue security, healthcare, public water systems, emergency services, and election infrastructure).
  • Lead exercise initiatives for major national and international special events (e.g., NFL Draft, MLB, and National Security Special Events).
  • Facilitate multi-jurisdictional collaboration by meeting local partners on their turf to earn trust and build operational alignment.
  • Direct complex qualitative and quantitative analysis of After-Action Products (AAPs), synthesizing data across multi-year national exercise cycles.
  • Translate findings into executive briefings, policy recommendations, and strategic threat insights (e.g., election security, industrial control systems, and healthcare resilience) used by CISA leadership to inform national investment priorities.
  • Lead a team of 60+ emergency management specialists, exercise analysts, and contractors through individual-focused coaching, task-based competency frameworks, and continuous professional development.
Required Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Homeland Security, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
  • 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in emergency management, preparedness, and response/recovery operations.
  • 5+ years managing multi-million dollar federal contracts ($5M-$10M+) and leading large teams (50+ personnel).
  • Direct experience planning and delivering large-scale exercises under the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) guidelines.
  • Deep knowledge of the POETE (Planning, Organization, Equipment, Training, Exercise) framework.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certified
  • HSEEP Certified
Clearance
  • Secret Clearance (required)
  • TS/SCI (desired)
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  • Dice Id: 90922487
  • Position Id: 24716561
  • Posted 2 days ago
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