FEMA Sr. Planner

MAG Aerospace; Marine (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MAG Aerospace seeks a Senior Planner to support FEMA AOPO activities and lead large, complex operations research projects. You will develop comprehensive program management documentation and supporting operational procedures, with oversight of end results.

The role requires managing data, coordinating personnel, and producing non-technical management reports that compare solutions by desirability and likelihood of success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10 years of emergency planning experience.
• Master's degree may substitute for two years of experience.
• Program management skills and program management development knowledge to complete documentation and procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Power BI.
• Familiarity with federal aviation program management, UAS, and procurement processes.
• ArcGIS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze moderately complex management problems and formulate mathematical models for computer-based solutions.
• Develop equations relating constants, variables, constraints, alternatives, and parameters.
• Gather and identify data for model variables using professional judgment and tests.
• Review model operations and testing to ensure adequacy and determine reformulation needs.
• Coordinate the work of assigned personnel.
• Prepare written, non-technical reports presenting solutions ranked by desirability and probability of success.
• Develop a comprehensive program management plan and required supporting procedures.

Skills

Emergency planning

Program management

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Procurement processes

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree substitution for experience

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Planner (Senior Operations Planner) will support FEMA AGS AOPO activities. You will independently lead large, complex operations research projects, with management review of end results, and develop comprehensive program management documentation and supporting operational management procedures.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to :

• Analyze moderately complex management problems and management information requirements, and formulate mathematical models for computer-based solutions.
• Develop equations that relate constants and variables, restrictions, alternatives, conflicting objectives, and numerical parameters.
• Gather, relate, and identify data for model variables using professional judgment and mathematical tests.
• Review model operations and testing to assess adequacy and determine when reformulation is needed.
• Coordinate the work of assigned personnel.
• Prepare written, non-technical reports for management that present solutions or alternatives ranked by desirability and probability of success when no single solution exists.
• Develop a comprehensive program management plan and required supporting operational management procedures.

Position Summary

The Senior Planner (Senior Operations Planner) will support FEMA AGS AOPO activities. You will independently lead large, complex operations research projects, with management review of end results, and develop comprehensive program management documentation and supporting operational management procedures.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to :

• Analyze moderately complex management problems and management information requirements, and formulate mathematical models for computer-based solutions.
• Develop equations that relate constants and variables, restrictions, alternatives, conflicting objectives, and numerical parameters.
• Gather, relate, and identify data for model variables using professional judgment and mathematical tests.
• Review model operations and testing to assess adequacy and determine when reformulation is needed.
• Coordinate the work of assigned personnel.
• Prepare written, non-technical reports for management that present solutions or alternatives ranked by desirability and probability of success when no single solution exists.
• Develop a comprehensive program management plan and required supporting operational management procedures.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and 10 years of emergency planning experience.
• A master's degree in an appropriate field may substitute for two years of experience.
• Program management skills and program management development knowledge sufficient to complete comprehensive program management documentation and supporting operational management procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Power BI.
• Familiarity with federal aviation program management, UAS, and federal procurement processes.

Preferred

• Experience with ArcGIS.

Location, Schedule, and Travel

• The Senior Planner will work on-site at FEMA Headquarters in Washington, DC. The schedule is Monday through Friday, eight hours per day, in accordance with the AOPO staffing schedule. The Senior Planner may take PTO with a suitably qualified Senior Planner replacement available and FEMA COR approval.

Security Requirements

• You may be subject to a background check and, at minimum, may be required to obtain and maintain a public trust security clearance. PIV card access is required for FEMA facilities and use of a government-furnished laptop.

Special Note

The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.

Benefits And Compensation

At MAG Aerospace, we value your contributions providing our employees with a robust Total Rewards package that supports your total well-being. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in MAG's Total Rewards programs. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits as well as paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our Total Rewards Program by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site: https://www.magaero.com/benefits/. Salary at MAG Aerospace is determined by various factors including but not limited to location, the particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $140,000 to $150,000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of MAG's total compensation package for employees.