Veterans Transition Program-Associate – Cyber Exercise Support and Assessments Lead

About this role

Veterans Transition Program-Cyber Exercise Support and Assessments Lead

We recognize that veterans bring a unique and valued perspective to BlackRock thanks to their extraordinary backgrounds and experiences.  The Veterans Transition Program is designed to support veterans in making the transition from military life to the civilian workforce. The Program offers participants the opportunity to work at the world’s largest asset manager for six months. On completion of the Program, successful participants will be offered permanent employment at BlackRock.

Over the course of the Program, participants will:

• Join teams and have an immediate impact;
• Immerse themselves in the work of their teams;
• Gain an understanding of how BlackRock serves its clients;
• Be supported through training and mentorship;
• Get exposure to senior leaders;
• Participate in social and networking opportunities.

Program Structure:

The program begins with an orientation where you’ll learn about BlackRock’s principles, mission, purpose, and culture. You’ll learn about the asset management industry and get an in-depth look at how BlackRock serves its clients.  Following orientation, you’ll join your team and gain insights into the day-to-day life of an Associate as you develop subject-matter expertise through on-the-job learning and our industry-leading technology, Aladdin.

Overview

Join our global team of cyber security experts, protecting our business and developing exciting capabilities on the frontline of cyber defense.  Apply your passion and knowledge of cyber security to improve the security of internal and external business workflows by supporting optimal cybersecurity control alignment and empower all employees to protect information our clients and investors entrust us with, and the systems and technology that enable our mission.

Role Description

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced professional to support the design and facilitation of engaging, information security-themed cyber exercises. The ideal candidate will apply their cybersecurity expertise and collaborate closely with subject matter experts to create high-quality, realistic scenarios and instructional content. In this dual role, the candidate will also serve as the lead for cyber assessments, leveraging a strong understanding of threat actors’ tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to coordinate employee assessments. This includes managing phishing simulations using Microsoft Attack Simulator and overseeing vishing campaigns through external vendors. The candidate will be responsible for analyzing assessment outcomes using Power BI and summarizing key findings in reports for firm leadership. Strong communication skills are essential, as the role requires public speaking and the ability to guide diverse audiences through complex technical discussions. Proficiency in technical writing and advanced PowerPoint design is also required. Experience delivering training instruction in both in-person and live virtual formats is highly valued.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrated understanding of Information Security policies, standards, and procedures related to data privacy, technology use, incident response, and broader cybersecurity topics.
• Ability to design training and exercise solutions that align with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Experience reviewing and updating cyber response playbooks, ensuring consistency across stakeholders and accuracy of critical processes.
• Skilled in collaborating with subject matter experts, vendors, and internal teams to ensure exercise content and assessment structure reflects current security architecture and technology stack.
• Familiarity with modern collaboration tools such as SharePoint Online, Teams, and Webex.
• Knowledge of current threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), with the ability to incorporate them into large-scale cyber assessment campaigns.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in cyber exercises, incident response, or cyber assessments program management.
• Proven experience managing cybersecurity exercise programs or assessment initiatives.
• Strong background in Financial Sector, National Security, and/or Information Security environments.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Advanced PowerPoint design and editing skills for creating impactful presentations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience engaging diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in cybersecurity, cyber intelligence, instructional design or a related field is preferred, though equivalent professional experience will also be considered.

Where will I be based?

This role will be based in our Wilmington, DE, Atlanta, GA or Washington, DC Office

Program Eligibility:

• Minimum of 2 years of Active Uniformed service
• <5 years of civilian work experience
• Bachelor’s degree obtained pre- or post-military service
• Open to all U.S. Veterans, regardless of rank or branch of service
• Must be able to commence employment in October 2025

Application Deadline:

• June, 27 2025

For Washington, DC and Atlanta, GA Only the salary range for this position is USD$120,000.00 - USD$148,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance. For Wilmington, DE Only the salary range for this position is USD$110,000.00 - USD$138,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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