Mission Assurance & Emergency Mgmt COOP Spec

SHR Consulting Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

SHR Consulting Group seeks a Mission Assurance & Emergency Management - COOP Specialist to support prevention, protection, response and recovery across all-hazard events. The role is based onsite at the Pentagon with a Secret clearance required and potential upgrade to Top Secret/SCI.

The candidate will develop EMP, ERP and OEP, perform hazard assessments, ensure accountability, and coordinate with PFPA and other agencies while integrating mission assurance with cybersecurity and RMF programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree or 11+ years experience in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an Emergency Management Plan (EMP) for all-hazards preparedness, response and recovery.
• Develop and maintain an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and Occupant Emergency Plan (OEP) aligned with J6 COOP framework.
• Conduct hazard, threat and vulnerability assessments to identify risks to personnel and facilities.
• Maintain 100% personnel accountability for ERG staff during emergencies.
• Coordinate emergency planning with PFPA Office of Emergency Management and other agencies.
• Develop protective actions for life safety (evacuation, shelter-in-place, lockdown).
• Coordinate and document quarterly failover tests of COOP systems at continuity facilities.

Skills

Crisis management

Emergency planning

Risk assessment

RMF/IT security

DoD COOP policy

Education

B.S. in Computer Engineering / CIS / Telecommunications / MIS

Emergency-management degree acceptable

11+ years total experience

Tools

RMF Guidance

DoW 8570.01-M

Job description

SHR is a premier technology integrator solving our nation’s most complex modernization and readiness challenges across the defense, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. We offer high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration, enterprise IT, including cloud services, cyber, software, advanced analytics, and AI. With an intimate understanding of our customers’ challenges and deep expertise in existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions.

We are seeking aMission Assurance & Emergency Management - COOP Specialistto support the organization's ability to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from all-hazard threats that could disrupt mission execution. The person in this role will integrate mission assurance, continuity, risk management, and emergency management to keep critical functions, personnel, and systems resilient, and provide technical and operational expertise across emergency preparedness, continuity planning, incident response, and organizational resilience onsite at the Pentagon. To be considered, you must reside within a commutable distance and have an active Secret clearance with the ability to upgrade to Top Secret/SCI.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (EMP) defining roles, responsibilities, procedures, and resources for all-hazards preparedness, response, and recovery.
• Develop and maintain an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and Occupant Emergency Plan (OEP), ensuring OEPs are fully aligned with the J6 COOP framework, relocation procedures, and MEF priorities.
• Conduct hazard, threat, and vulnerability assessments to identify risks to personnel, facilities, and mission-critical systems, and develop hazard/threat-specific emergency procedures.
• Maintain 100% personnel accountability for ERG staff throughout the duration of any emergency.
• Lead emergency-management programs across preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation, and maintain/coordinate J6 personnel accountability processes.
• Coordinate emergency planning with the Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) Office of Emergency Management and other Federal, state, and local agencies.
• Develop protective actions for life safety (evacuation, shelter-in-place, lockdown, and 'until help arrives') tailored to specific facilities.
• Coordinate, perform, and document quarterly failover tests of designated J6-supported systems from continuity facilities and during COOP exercises.
• Develop, coordinate, and maintain the DISA J6 DRP for consolidated computer facilities and mission-essential systems, and report Contingency Planning controls under DoWI 8510.01 (RMF).
• Identify site shortcomings and deficiencies (physical security, LAN/WAN, ISCPs, telephony, bandwidth, IA) and provide mitigation recommendations to J6 leadership.
• Integrate mission assurance with cybersecurity, DR, and RMF programs; produce AARs; and provide meeting minutes and ITSCM updates.
• Continuity operations and planning in an IT environment similar in complexity and size to this order.
• Working with customers to identify and understand Mission Essential Functions (MEFs) for their organization.
• Expert knowledge of DoW and Government COOP policy and plans.
• Determining high-level functional and technical requirements based on interaction with the user community and knowledge of comparably scoped IT environments.
• Implementing software, hardware, and communications solutions.
• Utilizing and maintaining high-level system designs, including architectural design documents, diagrams, project plans, and milestones.
• Strong working knowledge of current server technology, including cloud computing, blade servers, unified communications, and virtualization.
• Windows environments on Server 2019/2022 and Windows 11 operating systems comparable in size and scope to this order.
• Developing EMPs, ERPs, and OEPs and conducting hazard/threat/vulnerability assessments in compliance with DoW, DHS, FEMA, and federal continuity directives (including NIMS/ICS doctrine).
• Coordinating with PFPA and Federal/state/local emergency-response agencies and reporting RMF Contingency Planning controls under DoWI 8510.01.

Education and Certification Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Telecommunications, or Management Information Systems; AND seven (7) recent years of documented experience relevant to the position. Emergency-management degree fields are also acceptable, OR eleven (11) years of total experience.
• DoW 8570.01-M / DoW 8140 (IAT/IAM as applicable) certification.
• FEMA Continuity Certification.

Clearance Requirements:

• Secret minimum; Top Secret/SCI as required by portal environment and site access.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans with company match.
• Paid time off and federal holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law. EEO/AA Employer/Veteran/Disabled.