Lead Emergency Response & Exercise Coordinator

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC; Mercury (NV); On-site; USD 102,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Pension and 401k

Paid time off and holidays

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Mission Support & Test Services, LLC (MSTS) seeks an Exercise Coordinator (Principal Emergency Response Specialist) to manage nuclear and non-nuclear facility exercises at NNSS, NLVF, and nearby sites. Responsible for planning, developing scenarios, and coordinating with DOE/NNSA and facility teams to ensure readiness.

The role requires strong technical writing, public speaking, and proficiency with MS Office, along with travel and ability to operate in austere environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the position plus 8 years of progressive related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Continuity or Emergency Management is preferred.
• Strong technical writing and editing abilities for studies and reports.
• Excellent public speaking skills for large groups and stakeholders.
• Experience with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, conduct, and coordinate exercises as required by the enterprise.
• Develop hazard-based scenarios and assess hazards.
• Interface with DOE/NNSA Nevada Field Office and facility representatives.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to align exercise objectives and goals.
• Facilitate planning meetings to design exercise scenarios.
• Prepare exercise documents: ExPlan, MSEL, Injects, AAR.
• Plan training and briefings for participants and staff.
• Oversee execution of exercises safely per ExPlan and objectives.
• Facilitate post-exercise debriefings to capture feedback and identify improvements.
• Travel between multiple locations to support functions.
• Apply MSTS safety concepts in daily work.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Technical writing

Public speaking

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Multi-tasking

Adaptability to austere environments

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor's degree related to position

Business Continuity or Emergency Management degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mission Support & Test Services, LLC (MSTS) seeks an Exercise Coordinator (Principal Emergency Response Specialist) to manage nuclear and non-nuclear facility exercises at NNSS, NLVF, and nearby sites. Responsible for planning, developing scenarios, and coordinating with DOE/NNSA and facility teams to ensure readiness.

The role requires strong technical writing, public speaking, and proficiency with MS Office, along with travel and ability to operate in austere environments.