On-Call GIS & Emergency Planning Specialist

Dewberry; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry seeks an on-call Technical Planning Specialist to support national integrated planning for LA28 coordination. Work involves planning with FEMA and other staff across Los Angeles, requiring in-person collaboration and a strong planning/analytic background in emergency management.

Responsibilities include developing emergency plans, applying the FOPM process, and delivering data-driven insights using Excel, Power BI, and GIS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, public administration, planning, data science, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of emergency management planning experience.
• Familiarity with FEMA ICS, planning doctrine, and disaster recovery operations.
• Experience applying the FOPM Six-Step Planning Process.
• Understanding of government regulations related to emergency management.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and GIS.
• Strong verbal and written communication and stakeholder facilitation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in high‑pressure environments.
• Eligible to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and implement emergency operations plans, hazard mitigation plans, and continuity of operations plans.
• Apply FEMA’s FOPM Six-Step Planning Process to guide planning deliverables and stakeholder engagement.
• Support planning task orders through coordination, documentation, and technical assistance.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and interagency coordination for planning efforts.
• Assist in the design and execution of exercises to test and improve plans.
• Provide surge staffing support during disaster activations and deployments.
• Integrate data analysis and geospatial analytics into planning products to support evidence-based decision making.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis in emergency management policies, programs, and procedures supporting federal agencies.
• Develop and implement database management solutions utilizing big data frameworks or modeling, and data science techniques including developing and applying AI/ML approaches to analytics.
• Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations and federal guidance.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

GIS platforms

Data analysis

Technical writing

Stakeholder facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, public administration, planning, data science, or related field

Job description

Dewberry seeks an on-call Technical Planning Specialist to support national integrated planning for LA28 coordination. Work involves planning with FEMA and other staff across Los Angeles, requiring in-person collaboration and a strong planning/analytic background in emergency management.

Responsibilities include developing emergency plans, applying the FOPM process, and delivering data-driven insights using Excel, Power BI, and GIS.