Junior Emergency Management Specialist

Remote · Remote possible

Job description

Dynamis is seeking a Junior Emergency Management Specialist to support the design, development, conduct, and evaluation of discussion- and operations-based exercises for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Exercises Infrastructure Security & Exercise Branch pursuant to the Homeland Security Exercise & Evaluation Program (HSEEP). The Junior EM Specialist will be responsible for coordinating and maintaining the relationship between contractor staff, CISA, and stakeholders to support exercise planning and reporting; applying knowledge of emergency management preparedness programs and principles and applicable documents; and maintaining the established high quality level of deliverables and products.

Requirements:

  • 0-4 years of experience with emergency management and/or exercises, demonstrating:
    ­    Familiarity with all-hazards emergency management
    ­    Understanding of HSEEP and/or HSEEP certification (preferred)
    ­    Excellent writing skills
    ­    Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills
    ­    Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint
    ­    Proficiency in research, analysis, and creative thinking
  • Ability to work independently (demonstrating time management skills) while also functioning in a team environment
  • Ability to complete high-quality, detail-oriented deliverables amid competing deadlines
  • Ability to perform an expanded array of tasks assigned by higher level staff, designed to broaden experience and familiarization with methods, practices, and programs
  • Ability to exercise initiative, resourcefulness, and tact in obtaining and analyzing information related to projects
  • Ability to represent Dynamis in meetings with clients to resolve complex issues and to plan and coordinate work
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
  • Ability to obtain and maintain CISA suitability
  • BA or BS degree
  • U.S. Citizenship

Preferred:

  • Understanding of FEMA's National Incident Management System (NIMS), the Incident Command System (ICS), Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8), the National Response Framework (NRF), the National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF), and other relevant federal policies and/or documents
  • Experience as an analyst of emergency management policies, programs, and procedures supporting state or federal agencies
  • Experience with critical infrastructure owners/operators

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