Emergency Preparedness Exercise Manager

Gpgov; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits eligible

Job summary

GP Strategies Government Solutions is seeking an experienced Emergency Preparedness Exercise Manager to lead the planning, design, development, coordination, and execution of emergency preparedness exercises for first responders and emergency management professionals across the United States.

The role focuses on developing innovative exercise programs that enhance preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation, and will oversee both discussion-based and operations-based exercises across

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience serving as a lead planner in emergency management exercise design and development.
• Master Exercise Practitioner Program (MEPP) certification completed.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and executing emergency preparedness exercises.
• Knowledge of emergency management principles, preparedness doctrine, and exercise methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, development, coordination, and execution of emergency preparedness exercises and training events.
• Develop realistic exercise scenarios that test and validate emergency response capabilities and operational readiness.
• Coordinate with instructors, emergency management professionals, government stakeholders, and subject matter experts to ensure successful exercise delivery.
• Manage exercise planning teams and facilitate planning meetings, workshops, and coordination sessions.
• Develop exercise objectives, scenarios, event documentation, participant materials, and evaluation criteria.
• Support the execution of tabletop, workshop, drill, functional, and full-scale exercises.
• Oversee exercise evaluation activities and development of after-action reports and improvement plans.

Skills

Emergency management

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Master Exercise Practitioner Program (MEPP)

Tools

Planning tools

Job description

Description

Come make an impact in the Public Sector! Join our team to do meaningful work and support high-impact government missions.

GP Strategies Government Solutions, Inc. Government Training Solutions | GP Strategies, a wholly owned subsidiary of GP Strategies Corporation, focuses on helping every public sector team unlock its full potential through people performance solutions.

Our work directly supports mission critical government agencies, including:

• Air Force
• Army
• Department of Defense (DoD)
• Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)
• Department of Homeland Security
• NASA
• National Highway Institute (NHI) | Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
• State & Local Governments

Our Mission is meaningful and powerful: to deliver innovative people performance through off the shelf and custom learning, mission specialists, and technology solutions, building deep partnerships with customers to help them achieve measurable mission and company performance improvements.

GP Strategies Corporation, the corporate parent of GP Strategies Government Solutions, is a global leader in talent transformation, dedicated to empowering organizations to unlock their full potential. We help businesses enhance workforce performance and achieve strategic goals through innovative, technology-enabled learning solutions. For over 50 years, with a proven track record of supporting over 6,000 global organizations worldwide, we combine human expertise with AI-driven insights to deliver customized strategies that upskill talent, drive technology adoption, and optimize critical processes.

GP Strategies Government Solutions has an opening for an Emergency Preparedness Exercise Manager.

Location: Anniston, AL (Onsite)

Position Type: Full-Time, Benefits Eligible

Relocation Assistance: Available for qualified non-local candidates

U.S. Citizenship Requirement: This position requires U.S. citizenship in accordance with federal contract requirements.

Contingent Position Notice

This position is being advertised in anticipation of a potential contract award. Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful award of the contract to GP Strategies Government Solutions, Inc., and the candidate's satisfaction of any company or contractual background investigations, and eligibility requirements associated with the contract. GP Strategies Government Solutions, Inc. reserves the right to modify, delay, or withdraw this position at any time based on business needs, contract award decisions, funding availability, or other factors.

Position Summary

GP Strategies Government Solutions is seeking an experienced Emergency Preparedness Exercise Manager to lead the planning, design, development, coordination, and execution of emergency preparedness exercises supporting first responders and emergency management professionals from across the United States.

This position is responsible for developing and managing innovative exercise programs that enhance preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation capabilities across a broad spectrum of emergency scenarios. The Exercise Manager will oversee the design and delivery of discussion-based and operations-based exercises, including functional and full-scale exercises focused on real-world emergency response challenges.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in emergency management exercise planning and development and have a demonstrated ability to support complex preparedness initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, agencies, and operational disciplines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Lead the planning, design, development, coordination, and execution of emergency preparedness exercises and training events.

Develop realistic exercise scenarios that test and validate emergency response capabilities and operational readiness.

Support exercises focused on:

• Incident Management
• Mass Casualty Response
• Natural Disaster Response
• Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) Incidents
• Terrorism Preparedness and Response

Coordinate with instructors, emergency management professionals, government stakeholders, and subject matter experts to ensure successful exercise delivery.

Manage exercise planning teams and facilitate planning meetings, workshops, and coordination sessions.

Develop exercise objectives, scenarios, event documentation, participant materials, and evaluation criteria.

Support the execution of tabletop, workshop, drill, functional, and full-scale exercises.

Oversee exercise evaluation activities and development of after-action reports and improvement plans.

Ensure exercises align with established preparedness objectives and applicable emergency management doctrine.

Track corrective actions and support continuous improvement initiatives resulting from exercise outcomes.

Provide briefings and reports to program leadership and government stakeholders regarding exercise performance and readiness outcomes.

Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, organizational policies, and quality standards.

Required Qualifications

Minimum of three (3) years of experience serving as a lead planner in emergency management exercise design and development.

Successful completion of the Master Exercise Practitioner Program (MEPP).

Experience planning, coordinating, and executing emergency preparedness exercises.

Knowledge of emergency management principles, preparedness doctrine, and exercise methodologies.

Experience facilitating collaboration among multiple stakeholders, agencies, and operational teams.

Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and related planning tools.

Ability to obtain and maintain any required government security, suitability, or background investigation requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial emergency management organizations.

Knowledge of the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP).

Experience designing and evaluating large-scale emergency preparedness exercises.

Experience supporting first responder, public safety, homeland security, military, law enforcement, fire service, or EMS organizations.

Familiarity with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS).

Experience supporting CBRNE, disaster response, or terrorism preparedness exercises.

Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

General physical requirements needed to perform the essential functions of this job may vary based on location of assignment.

Assignment Location – Anniston, AL

Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Typing, communicating, repetitive motions.

Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, view computer monitors and read. May need to view presentation screens and other visual aids in a virtual setting.

Inside environmental conditions with protection from outside elements.

At GP Strategies Government Solutions culture focuses on performance and revolves around respect, fairness, and working collaboratively to achieve our goals. We support our People, no matter who they are or where they are from, because we all have valuable and unique perspectives and approaches. That's how great ideas are born, which enable us to work smarter.

GP Strategies Government Solutions is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other federally protected class.