COOP - EPPA III

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Childcare support

Job summary

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California is seeking an experienced Continuity of Operations (COOP) Planner to join the Emergency and Continuity Management Group. The role focuses on maintaining COOP plans, delivering training, and coordinating exercises at domestic and international facilities.

You will support Emergency Operations Center processes, contribute to group software development and volunteer resources, and prepare COOP reports while building partnerships across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, Public Administration, or related field with 6+ years experience; master’s with 4+ years; or PhD with 2+ years.
• Extensive understanding and practical application of advanced COOP principles, theories, concepts, and techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of devolution and reconstitution procedures and policies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent critical thinking with a creative, flexible approach to challenges.
• High standards for project quality and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide Continuity of Operations (COOP) planning at JPL.
• Review and maintain COOP plans and deliver program training.
• Develop and execute ongoing COOP exercises at domestic and international facilities.
• Prepare and submit COOP reports and provide expert ECMG support across emergency management areas.

Skills

COOP planning

Communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in emergency management

Master's in related field

PhD (optional)

Job description

New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That’s our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answers—literally. We build upon ideas that have guided generations, then share our discoveries to inspire generations to come. Your mission—your opportunity—is to seek out the answers that bring us one step closer. If you’re driven to discover, create, and inspire something that lasts a lifetime and beyond, you’re ready for JPL.

Located in Pasadena, California, JPL has a campus-like environment situated on 177 acres in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and offers a work environment unlike any other: we inspire passion, foster innovation, build collaboration, and reward excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will report to the Supervisor of the Emergency and Continuity Management Group (ECMG) within the Protective Services Division, Security Operations Section. The primary focus of this role will be to provide Continuity of Operations (COOP) Planning at JPL. Responsibilities include reviewing and maintaining current COOP plans, delivering program training, developing and executing ongoing exercises at domestic and international facilities, and preparing and submitting required COOP reports. Additionally, this position is expected to provide expert support to the ECMG across various emergency management areas, including Emergency Operations Center processes, Group software development, volunteer resource development, and other tasks as needed.

The COOP role within the Emergency and Continuity Management Group tackles a wide range of traditional and emerging challenges. The work is highly diverse, requiring diplomatic and tactful communication, as well as a demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships, foster teamwork, and encourage collaboration. If this dynamic environment excites you and you’re motivated to help sustain the continuity of space exploration and discovery, we encourage you to apply.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education & Experience: Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in emergency management, Public Administration, or a related field with 6 years of experience; master’s degree with 4 years of experience; or a PhD with 2 years of experience.
• COOP Expertise: Extensive understanding and practical application of advanced COOP principles, theories, concepts, and techniques.
• Program Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of devolution and reconstitution procedures and policies.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem Solving: Excellent critical thinking skills with a creative, flexible approach to overcoming challenges.
• Quality Assurance: High standards for project quality and compliance.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Top Secret (TS) or the ability to obtain that level of clearance based upon Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CEM - Certified Emergency Manager
• COOP experience in a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC)
• Professional or Master Professional Continuity Practitioner - FEMA
• Certified Business Continuity Professional or strong working knowledge of Business Continuity Planning

JPL has a catalog of benefits and perks that span from the traditional to the unique. This includes a variety of health, dental, vision, wellbeing, and retirement plans, paid time off, learning, rideshare, childcare, flexible schedule, parental leave and many more. Our focus is on work-life balance, and living healthy, fulfilling lives as we Dare Mighty Things Together. For benefits eligible positions, benefits are effective the first day of the month coincident with or immediately following the employee’s start date.

The hiring range displayed below is specifically for those who will work in or reside in the location listed. In extending an offer, Jet Propulsion Laboratory considers factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s job related skills, experience, knowledge, and relevant education/training.

The typical full time equivalent annual hiring range for this job in Pasadena, California.

$118,144 - $145,184

JPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status or any other characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state or local law.

In addition, JPL is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federal facility. Due to rules imposed by NASA, JPL will not accept applications from citizens of designated countries or those born in a designated country unless they are U.S. Citizens, Legal Permanent Residents of the U.S or have other protected status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). The Designated Countries List is available here.