Accreditation and Strategy Program Manager (Emergency Management Program Specialist 4)

State of Washington; Lakewood (WA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Military Department, Emergency Management Division, Camp Murray, WA, seeks an Accreditation and Strategy Program Manager to drive strategic planning, performance measurement, and accreditation activities that raise the state’s readiness. The role supports EMAP compliance, CIP actions, and disaster response integration with SEOC operations.

You will lead data collection and analysis of performance metrics, coordinate with FEMA/JFO when required, and guide continuous improvements across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five years of professional level experience in emergency management, financial management, training/education, public information/affairs, program/project management, environmental analysis/planning, civil/structural engineering, legislative affairs, and/or urban planning.
• Experience leading EMAP or similar accreditation programs.
• Ability to develop strategic plans and measure performance across programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) as the subject matter expert for emergency management, business process improvement, and strategic initiatives.
• Lead the Emergency Management Division Continuous Improvement Program (CIP), implementing corrective actions, improvement plans, and Stakeholder Preparedness Report (SPR) activities.
• Develop and analyze performance management data, and communicate metrics to inform department status and strategic alignment.
• Facilitate and lead EMD strategic planning efforts, including the annual update and execution of the EMD Strategic Plan.
• Provide operational support in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Disaster Field Office (DFO) as needed.

Skills

Strategic planning

EMAP knowledge

Performance management

Continuous improvement

Emergency management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Accreditation and Strategy Program Manager

Emergency Management Division

Camp Murray, WA

This is a state agency civilian position and does not require military service affiliation.

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving excellence? The state's Emergency Management Division is seeking a dynamic and detail-orientated Accreditation and Strategy Program Manager to lead critical initiatives that enhance our state's emergency preparedness and response capabilities. In this important role, you will oversee strategic planning, performance measurement, and federally mandated activities, while managing the state's national Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) to ensure compliance with national standards and established best practices. You will also lead a Corrective Action Program and related improvement plans, playing a key role in driving continuous improvement throughout our emergency management operations. Additionally, you will contribute directly to disaster response by serving in the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) during activations and representing the state in Joint Field Offices (JFO) with FEMA or Disaster Field Offices (DFO) as needed. Join our team and make a lasting impact on the safety and resilience of our communities.

The work of this person falls under the Director's Office and reports to the Deputy Director of the Emergency Management Division.

Emergency Management Division Overview

As a part of the Washington Military Department, the Emergency Management Division (EMD) leads and coordinates mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery in Washington to minimize the impact of disasters and emergencies on the people, property, environment, and economy.

About the Washington Military Department

Protecting people is our passion. At the Washington Military Department, we combine our unique talents to create safer communities and ensure our neighbors and loved ones can recover from whatever emergency might arise. Our agency unites civilian employees with members of the Washington National Guard, creating a team that is deeply committed to public service. We go home at night knowing that our day-to-day work supports activities that truly make a difference. Whether that is partnering with our communities to prepare for a disaster, leading an emergency response, hiring top-notch talent or supporting at-risk kids at our Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy - the Washington Military Department seeks to safeguard our way of life and those that call Washington home.

To learn more about the Washington Military Department visit: www.mil.wa.gov

The Washington Military Department offers an excellent benefits package which includes exceptional health care coverage, a retirement savings plan, and job training opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

Develop and implement strategies designed to bring cohesiveness and improved organizational effectiveness through continued needs-analyses and assessments to the EMD and the broader state emergency management program.

Leads assessments of the Emergency Management program and EMD, tools and processes, including:

• Facilitates and manages the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) as the subject matter expert in emergency management, business process improvement, and strategic initiatives.
• Facilitates and manages the EMD Continuous Improvement Program (CIP) requiring the implementation of corrective actions, improvement plans, and Stakeholder Preparedness Report (SPR) activities.
• Develops and implements the collection and analysis of Performance Management data. Communicates metric results to inform overall status of organizational effectiveness and alignment of strategic goals and objectives.

Facilitates Strategic Planning efforts.

• Facilitates the process by which EMD develops, updates, and executes the EMD Strategic Plan (in close coordination with management to include the Deputy Director and Director).

Serves in an operational capacity in the Emergency Operations Center and/or Disaster Field Office.

REQUIRED

One year of experience as an Emergency Management Program Specialist 3;

OR

A Bachelor's degree AND five years of professional level experience in emergency management, financial management (grant, contracting, claims management, budgeting) training/education, public information/affairs, program/project management environmental analysis/planning, civil/structural engineering, legislative affairs, and/or urban planning.

AND (in additional to the experience listed above. This experience may be gained concurrently with the professional level experience listed above).

Two years of experience in two or more of the following:

• Strategic planning (developing, facilitating and/or monitoring).
• Identify, track, and analyze metrics to measure organizational effectiveness.
• Leading and administering an Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) or similar program for an organization.
• Leading assessments of Emergency Management Programs.
• Facilitating and managing a Continuous Improvement Program (CIP) as the subject matter expert in exercise and real-world activations requiring the implementation of corrective actions, improvement plans, and Stakeholder Preparedness Report (SPR) activities.
• Program/project management - coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating a project or program having a specific goal to be achieved within a specific time frame.

Additional qualifying experience will substitute, year for year, for the education requirement. A Master's or Ph.D. degree will substitute for one year of the experience requirement.

DESIRED

Experience:

• Two years of applied experience in Program Management.

Knowledge of:

• EMAP standards
• Emergency Management Division and its programs.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Ability to take action to meet the needs of others
• Ability to take action to learn and grow.
• Use Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access) to complex develop documents in support of program objectives.

Compensation:

Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Investigation:

Must successfully complete the appropriate background checks required for employment. Must be willing to sign releases of information and shall not have access to any investigative materials and files. The processing of background checks can take up to six months post-employment. Failure to successfully pass a background check may be cause for termination.

Union:

This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.

Driver’s License:

1. Valid to drive in the State of Washington.
2. Must meet requirements of the REAL ID Act. This is required for base access and will be required upon hire.

Military Facility:

Willingness to work on a Military Controlled Access Installation. Camp Murray uses the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) for entry to the installation. Must meet access requirements / background check which can be found in the Camp Murray Access Requirements Policy (Unified Policy No. 18-01). This includes possession of an Enhanced Driver’s License, or other REAL ID Compliant Identification.

Work Hours:

A choice may be available between a Tuesday through Friday (4/10 schedule): Monday through Thursday (4/10 schedule): or Monday through Friday (5/8 schedule). Actual hours will start no earlier than 6:00 am and end no later than 6:00 pm, and will include core business hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Telework:

This position may be eligible for occasional ad hoc telework.

Emergency Assignment:

Upon activation of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) or Joint Field Office (JFO), incumbent may be required to work in an alternate location with rotating shifts, including weekends and evenings, in a highly stressful and fast-paced environment.

Travel:

Occasional statewide travel may be required up to 20% to include overnight stays.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The Washington Military Department is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities and/or limited English proficiency needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruitment Section of State Human Resources at: Email: [e-mail].

Call: [phone], or 711.