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

Chantilly, VA, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 6 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $120,001.00 - 160,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Leadership
Documentation
WAR
Continuous Improvement
Security Clearance
Communication
Management
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Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2615859

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-08-19

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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 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.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2615859
Posted 1 day ago

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About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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