Emergency Management Specialist - TS

Emergency Management Specialist - TS

Xcelerate Solutions is seeking an experienced Emergency Management Specialist who will be the focal point of contact for all communications related to emergency preparedness, planning and response. The Emergency Management Specialist provides training, technical assistance, and other support in the areas of continuity of operations, occupant emergency planning, and contingency planning, as well as support for response and recovery operations to ensure continuity of essential functions before, during, and after an emergency. Come join our award-winning organization and work with some of the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry.

Location:

Washington, DC

Security Clearance:

Top Secret

Responsibilities:

* Report any activation of the districts' Critical Incident Response Plan (CIRP), Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plan, and Occupant Emergency Plan (OEP) for all sites.

* Monitor all situation updates during emergencies.

* Test communications systems and managing the day-to-day operation of the employee notification tool.

* Maintain electronic copies of the district emergency plan.

* Participate in the test, training and exercise elements of the Continuity of Operations Program.

* Provide guidance on emergency management laws, regulations, standards, and best practices and adjust existing emergency management plans accordingly.

* Assist in developing policy standards and programs for emergency preparedness program planning and coordination.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with 4 years of experience or if no bachelor's degree, 8 years of experience in emergency preparedness, homeland defense, and law enforcement.
• Expertise providing input and design on policy.
• Strategic planning and project execution.
• Experience directing and controlling design and development, evaluation and control, and After-Action Review and Improvement Plan development.

About Xcelerate Solutions:
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate's culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal's "50 Best Places to Work" list as well as being a "Great Place to Work" certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!

Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability.

Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.