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Dynamis, Inc. · 1 day ago

Junior Emergency Management Specialist

Washington, D.C.

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Dynamis is seeking an entry level Emergency Management Specialist to support the design, development, conduct, and evaluation of discussion- and operations-based exercises for a DHS agency. The EM Specialist will be responsible for maintaining relationships between contractor staff, the client, and stakeholders to support exercise planning and reporting.

ConsultingGovernmentInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support the design, development, conduct, and evaluation of discussion- and operations-based exercises for a DHS agency

Maintain the relationship between contractor staff, the client, and stakeholders to support exercise planning and reporting

Apply knowledge of emergency management preparedness programs and principles and applicable documents

Maintain the established high-quality level of deliverables and products

Qualification

Emergency managementHSEEP certificationFEMA NIMS understandingMicrosoft Office proficiencyResearchAnalysisResourcefulnessTactWriting skillsOral communicationInterpersonal skillsCreative thinkingTime managementTeamworkInitiative

Required

U.S. Citizenship to obtain and maintain DHS Suitability

Bachelor's degree

1-3 years of experience with emergency management and/or exercises, demonstrating:

Familiarity with all-hazards emergency management

Experience with the application of and certified in HSEEP

Excellent writing and grammar skills

Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Proficiency in research, analysis, and creative thinking

Ability to work independently with time management skills, as well as function 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

Preferred

Understanding of FEMA's National Incident Management System (NIMS), the Incident Command System (ICS), Presidential Policy Directive 8, the National Response Framework, the National Disaster Recovery Framework, and other relevant federal policies and/or documents

Experience with critical infrastructure owners/operators

Experience with client interactions, task management, and business development desired; no project management or staff management experience required