Emergency Management Specialist

Type: Full Time

Location: Portsmouth, VA

Overtime Exempt: Yes

Reports To: ARMADA HQ

Security Clearance Required: Secret

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Duties & Responsibilities:

Emergency Management (EM) Specific Responsibilities:

• Emergency Management Specialists manage all-hazards EM programs, including COOP, DSCA, and NDMS initiatives.
• The Emergency Management Specialist will support BUMED Operations Center and Crisis Action Team training and operations.
• Maintain emergency notification systems and ensure readiness across all platforms.

Federal Coordinating Center (FCC) Specific Responsibilities:

• The Emergency Management Specialist will maintain and update the FCC's partner engagement database.
• Develop and revise FCC SOPs and training modules.
• Facilitate monthly interagency meetings and manage action tracking.
• Emergency Management Specialists process and report on resource requests weekly.
• Conduct policy reviews and develop CONOPS and implementation plans.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Familiarity with FCC operations, including TRAC2ES, JPATS, and NDMS systems.
• Demonstrated capability to understand all phases of Emergency Management to include but not limited to: Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, Recovery.
• Strong database management and reporting skills.
• Ability to coordinate meeting minutes, action tracking, and partner engagement documentation
• Advanced knowledge of DoD interagency coordination, policy development, and action officer responsibilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Minimum/General Experience:

• The Emergency Management Specialist shall have experience supporting DSCA, COOP, and NDMS operations.
• The Emergency Management Specialist shall have experience in planning and participating in exercises like Ultimate Caduceus, Citadel Shield/Solid Curtain.
• The Emergency Management Specialist shall have experience coordinating and evaluating emergency management exercises (tabletop, full-scale).
• The Emergency Management Specialist possess the capability to produce training materials, after-action reports, and exercise planning packages per federal standards.
• The Emergency Management Specialist shall have experience drafting, reviewing, and revising policies, SOPs, CONOPS, and implementation plans.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Emergency Management, Security Studies, Public Policy, Information Security, or related discipline). Must possess a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience w/ degree.
• OR in lieu of degree, 10 years of progressively responsible experience.
• Must have successfully completed a Federal Coordinating Center (FCC) Course within the last 3 years. https://health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Education-and-Training/DMRTI/Course-Information/Federal-Coordinating-Center-Course.

Disclaimer:

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the contractor assigned to this position. Applying: If you feel you have the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position visit our careers page at www.armadausa.com.

ARMADA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ARMADA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Must be able to successfully pass a background check, and pre-employment drug testing. Job offers are contingent upon results of background check and drug testing.