MCTP Cyber Scenario Writer

About the role

CGS is seeking a former military Cyber Operations expert to support the US Army's Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) at Fort Leavenworth, KS. The role involves developing and providing expert knowledge on offensive and defensive cyberspace operations to replicate realistic operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cyber scenario products and provide expert knowledge on offensive and defensive cyberspace operations to replicate a realistic operational environment (OE) supporting unit training objectives.
• Create cyberspace storylines and Master Scenario Events List (MSEL) injects aligned with the training objectives of supported units. Storylines include Information Assurance incidents under the G6 and processes for obtaining approval to conduct Cyber Offensive operations through coordination with Joint Electromagnetic Defense (JED), Cyber Support Elements, ARCYBER, and U.S. Cyber Command.
• Collaborate with US Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER) to ensure scenario fidelity by integrating current intelligence and real-world cyber threats into training events, enhancing the realism and complexity of the simulated cyber environment.
• Serve as a liaison between the scenario design team and cyber operational stakeholders to ensure accurate representation of cyber capabilities, restrictions, and command relationships within the exercise framework.

Requirements

• Broad technical knowledge of operational and technical requirements of the Cyber Mission Force, Cyber Protection Teams and Combat Mission Teams.
• Knowledge of ARCYBER mission to configure and properly inject Cyber storylines through JED IAD. Knowledge of Computer Network Defense provides advice on active exploits and threats to the network. Knowledge of identification of key terrain in cyberspace in support of cyber operations. Knowledge of cyber threat objectives and attack lifecycle employed by nation-state advance persistent threat groups.
• BS/BA degree with 5 years of military experience, or High School and 10 years of military experience.
• Requires a TS/SCI clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline, or equivalent military experience.
• 5+ years of experience in cyber operations, including offensive and defensive cyberspace operations within the Department of Defense or equivalent organizations.
• In-depth knowledge of Army cyber doctrine, cyber operational planning, and information assurance.
• Experience developing cyber training scenarios, injects, and cyber-related exercise documentation (e.g., MSEL, operational orders).
• Familiarity with Joint Electromagnetic Defense, ARCYBER, U.S. Cyber Command, and Cyber Support Elements.
• Ability to translate complex cyber operations into realistic and training-relevant scenarios for mission command exercises.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options
• Flex Spending Account options
• Disability insurance coverage options
• 401(k) Traditional and Roth account options
• Company paid time for eleven (11) Federal Holidays
• Company paid time off
• Premium financial advisory services
• Over 2000 free education courses for our employees.

Working Conditions

Inside Government training facilities.

Required Travel

Employees will travel to temporary work locations during exercises.

Job Type

Full-Time, Exempt

Contract Length

More than 1 year

Pay

$96,330 per year