Manager, Emergency Manager

Akima; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Akima Data Management in Alexandria, Virginia seeks an Emergency Manager with experience in Continuity of Operations and agency readiness. The role focuses on managing emergency management systems, COOP development, and FEMA coordination.

The ideal candidate holds a Top Secret clearance and a relevant degree or experience, with strong communication and leadership skills. Hybrid work arrangement and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree and/or 5 - 7 years of equivalent relevant work experience.
• Preferred Associate Emergency Manager or Certified Emergency Manager.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management.
• Exemplary attention to detail.
• Strong operational skills that include the ability to develop and implement strategies and action plans to achieve desired objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manages the Emergency Management Systems and the associated annual awareness training program.
• Prepare for all national level exercises (NLE) to include EAGLE HORIZON, submission of Quick Look and Continuity Status Reports.
• Develop and update Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and program to remains in compliance with federal regulations, to include the Federal Continuity Directive (FCD); National Continuity Policy Implementation Plan (NCPIP); National Cyber Incident Response Plan (NCIRP), and federal best practices.
• Oversees the contingency response and antiterrorism.
• Develop and prepare COOP for annual evaluation using the most recent FEMA Continuity Evaluation Tool (CET) with the stated objective to earn exemplary scores.
• Manages emergency planning, documenting, and publications of the emergency plan.
• Develops and submits proposed guidance and coordinates with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
• Comprehensive knowledge of the field's concepts and principles. Leads and directs the work of other employees and has full authority for personnel decisions.
• Manage Archibus key management account: train staff on use of key module; support section in responding to key requests and provide key reports for staff.
• Administers departmental policies and procedures, evaluates results and performance, and assists with the development of new or modified budgets, strategic plans, or policies.
• Assist with communication security Inventory of classified materials utilizing DIAS support systems, changing combinations, updating access lists, ensuring cryptographic information is up to date annually, and weekly room inspections for potential security violations.

Skills

Top Secret Clearance

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Operational planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

5-7 years equivalent experience

Associate Emergency Manager or Certified Emergency Manager

Job description

Akima Data Management is looking for an Emergency Manager to work in Alexandria, Virginia. Applicants should have previous Emergency Management experience and preferably experience with Continuity of Operations, maintaining policies, procedures and evaluation of agency readiness. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

• Manages the Emergency Management Systems and the associated annual awareness training program.
• Prepare for all national level exercises (NLE) to include EAGLE HORIZON, submission of Quick Look and Continuity Status Reports.
• Develop and update Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and program to remains in compliance with federal regulations, to include the Federal Continuity Directive (FCD); National Continuity Policy Implementation Plan (NCPIP); National Cyber Incident Response Plan (NCIRP), and federal best practices.
• Oversees the contingency response and antiterrorism.
• Develop and prepare COOP for annual evaluation using the most recent FEMA Continuity Evaluation Tool (CET) with the stated objective to earn exemplary scores.
• Manages emergency planning, documenting, and publications of the emergency plan.
• Develops and submits proposed guidance and coordinates with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
• Comprehensive knowledge of the field's concepts and principles. Leads and directs the work of other employees and has full authority for personnel decisions.
• Manage Archibus key management account: train staff on use of key module; support section in responding to key requests and provide key reports for staff.
• Administers departmental policies and procedures, evaluates results and performance, and assists with the development of new or modified budgets, strategic plans, or policies.
• Assist with communication security Inventory of classified materials utilizing DIAS support systems, changing combinations, updating access lists, ensuring cryptographic information is up to date annually, and weekly room inspections for potential security violations.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree and/or 5 - 7 years of equivalent relevant work experience.
• Preferred Associate Emergency Manager or Certified Emergency Manager.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management.
• Exemplary attention to detail.
• Strong operational skills that include the ability to develop and implement strategies and action plans to achieve desired objectives.

Job Details

• Job ID: 2026-24388
• Work Type: Hybrid
• Pay Range: $120,000-$135,000
• Benefits: The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.