Action Officer - Active Top Secret required

GDIT is seeking an Action Officer to join our team.

Contract requires US Citizenship and active Top Secret clearance.

Candidate must be local to the area.

Support the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Exercises sub-division responsible for developing, designing, conducting, and analyzing exercises and workshops at the state, federal, regional, private sector, and international level.  CISA Exercises is an expanding program that conducts cyber and physical exercises with government and industry partners to enhance the security and resilience of critical infrastructure. This is an important capacity building mission that supports CISA’s entire stakeholder audience in using exercises to examine plans and procedures, identify areas for improvement, and share best practices. The team’s efforts range from working with major event planners to examine procedures for responding to a cyber attack, to partnering with critical infrastructure owners and operators to assess business continuity and recovery plans following a chemical attack, to supporting election security efforts at the Federal, state, and local level. This position will directly support the leadership team with planning, project management, and communication responsibilities.

HOW AN ACTION OFFICER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Independently support federal client leadership
• Coordinate development and drafting of strategy and plans
• Lead special project efforts
• Assist with federal leadership meetings and calendar synchronization
• Draft executive communication products
• Research, assess, and analyze customer needs and requirements.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Expertise with Microsoft Office 365 applications; particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• A basic understanding of cyber and physical considerations for critical infrastructure security
• Ability to respond to urgent and sensitive requests for information in a timely manner
• Attention to detail
• Experience with exercise development, design, conduct, and analysis
• Familiarity with Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Methodology
• Customer service orientation, focus, and ability to multitask
• Strong and demonstratable independent work skills
• Flexible, self-motivated, and able to adapt to changing circumstances
• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: BA/BS and 5+ years of experience

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays