Head of Response Coordination & Incident Ops

DC Department of Human Resources; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

The District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) seeks a Supervisory Management and Program Analyst to lead the Response Coordination Bureau. You will coordinate complex operations, manage incident response teams, and drive cross-functional projects to strengthen readiness across the District.

You will supervise staff, set performance metrics, and partner with DC agencies to address capability gaps while maintaining alignment with agency priorities and emergency

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
• Five years of related field experience desired, including emergency management.
• Bachelor’s degree in the related field is desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bureau's staff, programs, and coordinate with District and regional partners.
• Assist in building emergency management capabilities and incident management structures.
• Develop operational guidance and turn lessons from incidents into improvements.
• Work flexible hours to support District preparedness and field response.

Skills

Emergency management

Incident coordination

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

The District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) seeks a Supervisory Management and Program Analyst to lead the Response Coordination Bureau. You will coordinate complex operations, manage incident response teams, and drive cross-functional projects to strengthen readiness across the District.

You will supervise staff, set performance metrics, and partner with DC agencies to address capability gaps while maintaining alignment with agency priorities and emergency