COOP Planning Specialist for Space Exploration

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

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