Cybersecurity Incident Management Exercise (CIME) Facilitator

Science Systems and Applications, Inc. (SSAI) is seeking a Cybersecurity Incident Management Exercise (CIME) Facilitator to support cybersecurity resilience initiatives for local governments, counties, cities, and school districts across Iowa. This role will facilitate tabletop-style cybersecurity incident exercises designed to help organizations improve preparedness, communication, coordination, and operational response during cyber incidents.The ideal candidate is an engaging communicator with a cybersecurity or IT background who is comfortable leading discussions with both technical and non-technical audiences.Location: Iowa (Remote/Home-Based with Statewide Travel)Position Type:Contract / Part-Time / As-NeededKey ResponsibilitiesFacilitate in-person cybersecurity tabletop exercises throughout IowaLead structured discussions involving IT personnel, municipal leadership, emergency management staff, school administrators, and elected officialsGuide participants through realistic cybersecurity incident scenariosMaintain participant engagement and productive discussion during exercisesCoordinate with project leadership before and after engagementsCollect participant feedback and support post-exercise debrief activitiesTravel independently to assigned locations across IowaRepresent SSAI professionally during public-sector engagements Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, education, communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experienceMinimum 3 years of experience in Cybersecurity, IT Operations, Incident Response, Emergency Management, or Technical Training/FacilitationStrong verbal communication and presentation skillsAbility to lead discussions with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersStrong organizational and time management skillsComfortable traveling throughout IowaFamiliarity with cybersecurity concepts including ransomware, phishing, incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity Desired Qualifications Experience facilitating tabletop exercises or training sessionsFamiliarity with NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), CISA tabletop exercise guidance, HSEEP, and Cyber Resilience Review (CRR)Previous experience supporting local governments, K-12 organizations, or public-sector clientsCybersecurity certifications or emergency management training are a plus.Iowa-based candidates strongly preferredEEO/AA Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to touch, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear and occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.