ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSContinuity Planning & Program Management- Develop, maintain, and enhance SSA continuity and emergency management documentation, including COOP Plans, Occupant Emergency Plans (OEP), communications plans, essential records plans, evaluation plans, templates, checklists, and supporting procedures.
- Oversee quality assurance, maintenance, and updates for more than 1,500 Occupant Emergency Plans across SSA facilities.
- Develop Business Impact Analyses (BIAs), process analyses, and other continuity planning documentation supporting mission-essential functions.
- Monitor changes to federal continuity guidance and requirements, conduct gap analyses, and implement program improvements to maintain compliance.
Emergency Preparedness & Exercise Program- Plan, coordinate, execute, and evaluate agency-wide tabletop, functional, and full-scale continuity and emergency preparedness exercises.
- Serve as a lead planner for high-visibility continuity exercises, including FEMA Eagle Horizon and other nationally significant events.
- Develop exercise documentation, including Exercise Plans, Master Scenario Events Lists (MSELs), After-Action Reports (AARs), Improvement Plans (IPs), and Corrective Action Plans (CAPs).
- Coordinate exercise planning and execution with SSA leadership, FEMA, DHS, and other federal partners.
Emergency Response & Incident Support- Support continuity and emergency response operations during real-world incidents.
- Prepare operational documentation, including Situation Reports (SITREPs), status reports, executive briefings, and incident logs.
- Manage emergency notification systems, call-down rosters, emergency preparedness supplies, and deployment equipment.
Training & Stakeholder Engagement- Develop and deliver continuity and emergency preparedness training for SSA personnel and contractors.
- Provide technical guidance to agency leadership and coordinate with FEMA, DHS, and other federal stakeholders to support program objectives.
Program Administration- Maintain daily operational reporting and support program planning activities.
- Participate in continuity planning meetings, emergency management working groups, and interagency coordination meetings.
- Provide surge support during emergencies, continuity events, and other mission requirements as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related discipline; or equivalent military, emergency management, law enforcement, or public safety experience.
- Active Top Secret Security Clearance.
- Level I Professional Continuity Practitioner (PCP) Certification.
- Experience developing, implementing, and integrating Federal Continuity Programs.
- Experience supporting Federal emergency management, continuity, or emergency preparedness programs.
- Working knowledge of:
- Federal Continuity Directives (FCDs)
- FEMA Continuity Guidance
- National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- Incident Command System (ICS)
- Required Training
- The following FEMA Independent Study (IS) courses must be completed within 90 days of hire if not already completed:
- IS-230
- IS-242
- IS-546
- IS-547
- IS-700
- IS-800
- IS-1300
- Additionally:
- Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting mission-critical operations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Experience leading FEMA Eagle Horizon or other federal continuity exercises.
- Experience supporting enterprise-level Federal Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Occupant Emergency Programs (OEP).
- Experience developing Business Impact Analyses (BIAs) and Essential Records Plans.
- FEMA coursework including:
- ICS-100
- IS-242
- IS-906
- IS-1300
- IS-2200
- Experience briefing senior executives and federal leadership.
Location: This is a full-time position in Baltimore, MD.Salary: Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate's related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position. The range for this position is $90k-100k.
Benefits MELE Offers - Employer-paid employee Medical, Dental and Vision Care.
- Low-Cost Family Health Care offered.
- Federal Holidays and three (3) weeks' vacation
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Cross-training opportunities
