Disaster-Response Operations & Executive Briefings Specialist

Jobtailor; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Arlington, VA, seeks an experienced Operations Analyst to join the disaster response and critical infrastructure program. You will establish partnerships, coordinate cross-sector operations, prepare executive briefings, and produce incident-management products for senior leaders.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Homeland Security or related field, at least two years of related experience, active Top Secret/SCI clearance, and proficiency with MS and Google Suite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Homeland Security, Emergency Management, Public Policy, Public Administration or related field
• An additional two years of experience may be substituted with an Associate’s degree
• An additional four years of experience may be substituted with a high school diploma
• Minimum of two years of related experience, including at least one year of specialized operations center experience
• Experience researching, writing, and assembling briefing products for varied clients, including senior leaders
• Experience preparing and presenting oral briefings for varied clients, including senior leaders
• Experience in 24x7 operations center activities focusing on incident response involving critical infrastructure and/or FEMA Lifelines
• Experience facilitating and coordinating communications, plans, and responses across multiple entities/offices
• Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Extremely detail-oriented and well organized
• Proficient with Microsoft and Google Suite products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to learn new software
• Ability to comprehend and assess highly technical information in a time-constrained environment
• Ability to produce high-quality results under tight deadlines
• Ability to work on-site in a professional office environment
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including holidays and outside normal business hours when required
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain partnerships with infrastructure, business owners and operators, and private sector partners
• Participate in rapid planning and coordination during multiple activations
• Plan and participate in disaster response exercises at all levels
• Research, write, and assemble products for steady-state, incident-management, and special-event support
• Prepare and present oral briefings for senior executive-level audiences
• Coordinate cross-sector operations, including stabilization of key supply chains and community lifelines
• Produce products and presentations according to established style guides and standards
• Organize and maintain electronic records of reference materials and final products
• Research and analyze data from websites and databases to identify areas impacted by events
• Support coordinated responses to RFIs and RFAs
• Support public and private organizations not aligned with ESFs, including the financial sector
• Review current plans and support development of new operational documents
• Maintain real-time communications with CISA Central for situational awareness and coordination
• Coordinate information flow among CISA, FEMA, and related response organizations
• Resolve Critical Infrastructure policy questions during NRCC activation
• Coordinate with the NBEOC on policy guidance for NRCC activities
• Attend meetings and brief senior leadership on current and upcoming operations
• Collaborate with the ESF Leadership Group
• Coordinate with the NRMC to provide the IOC list and Infrastructure Outlook Brief to FEMA partners
• Partner with organizations such as the All-Hazards Consortium and National Council of ISACs
• Leverage public and private sector contact lists
• Support public and private organizations
• May support watch operations as an Operations Analyst
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Report to the Program Manager

Skills

Briefing products

Incident response

Cross-sector coordination

Data analysis

Written communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Homeland Security or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Jobtailor in Arlington, VA, seeks an experienced Operations Analyst to join the disaster response and critical infrastructure program. You will establish partnerships, coordinate cross-sector operations, prepare executive briefings, and produce incident-management products for senior leaders.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Homeland Security or related field, at least two years of related experience, active Top Secret/SCI clearance, and proficiency with MS and Google Suite.