Planning Coordinator

GD Information Technology, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work week

401(k) with company match

Health plans

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Planning Coordinator to support the CDC’s Division of Emergency Operations. This on-site role in Atlanta, GA involves developing emergency plans, documentation, and planning templates for IMS activations.

The candidate will prepare IAPs, SITREPs, and briefing materials, coordinate with multiple agencies, and ensure alignment with federal frameworks. Strong MS Office skills and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1+ year of experience in emergency management or equivalent.
• Experience in emergency management, public health preparedness, or incident management.
• Working knowledge of ICS/IMS.
• Knowledge of NIMS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain public health emergency response plans and annexes.
• Support the Planning Section during IMS activations as the Documentation Desk.
• Develop Planning Section documentation (IAPs, SITREPs, transition planning, SOPs).
• Develop, update, and maintain all-hazards public health emergency response plans and documents.
• Support development of IAPs and planning documents.
• Maintain planning documentation consistent with federal standards.
• Provide direct support to Planning Section during IMS activations, exercises, and steady-state operations.
• Assist in developing SITREPs, IAPs, and planning materials.

Skills

Emergency Management

Incident Management

Public Health

Public Health Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

GDIT is seeking a Planning Coordinator to support our CDC customer within the Division of Emergency Operations. This position requires on-site work at CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. The task area described below provides examples of the types of services that shall be included under the task area for planning section support services during public health Incident Management System (IMS) activations.

Job Duties

• Develop and maintain public health emergency response plans and annexes.
• Support the Planning Section during IMS activations as the Documentation Desk.
• Develop Planning Section documentation (Incident Action Plans, Situational Reports, transition planning, etc.), Planning Section Briefings, meeting materials, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and planning templates.
• Develop, update, and maintain all-hazards public health emergency response plans, annexes, and operational planning documents.
• Support development and updates to the Incident Action Plans (IAPs), transition planning, and other Planning Section planning documents.
• Ensure alignment with national frameworks (e.g. National Incident Management System, National Response Framework).
• Maintain planning documentation consistent with federal preparedness and response standards.
• Provide direct support to Planning Section during IMS activations, exercises, and steady-state operations.
• Assist in development and dissemination of Situation Reports (SITREPs), Incident Action Plans (IAPs), and planning meeting materials and other operations planning documents.
• Collect, validate, and synthesize data from multiple sources to support situational awareness.
• Produce written and visual products (reports, briefings) for leadership decision-making.
• Maintain documentation and records of response activities in accordance with established standard operating procedures.
• Ensure quality control and accuracy of all planning and reporting products.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 1+ year of experience in emergency management or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience in emergency management, public health preparedness, or incident management.
• Working knowledge of Incident Command System (ICS) / Incident Management System (IMS).
• National Incident Management System (NIMS).
• Public health emergency frameworks and doctrine.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Planner).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in high tempo environments.
• Manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Communicate effectively in briefings and written products.
• Coordinate across multiple time zones and agencies.
• Maintain readiness for IMS activation, including extended hours, shift work, and surge support.
• Participate in required exercises and real-world responses.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and proofreading skills.

Job Qualifications

Skills: Emergency Management, Incident Management, Public Health, Public Health Management. Certifications: None. Experience: 1+ years of related experience. US Citizenship Required: No.

Location and Telework

LOCATION: 100% onsite at CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. Telework may be allowed, occasionally, if approved by technical monitor and COR.

Security Clearance

CLEARANCE: Must be a US Person (Green Card Holder/US Permanent Resident Alien, Refugee, Asylee, US Citizen) and be able to obtain a NACI Public Trust.

Salary

The likely salary range for this position is $55,806 - $72,105. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary.

Working Hours

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40.

Telecommuting Options

Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA GA Atlanta. Additional Work Locations: Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. GDIT IS YOUR PLACE Flexible work week 401K with company match Customizable health benefits packages Collaborative teams of highly motivated critical thinkers and innovators Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career Rewards program for high-performing employees #GDITFedHealthJobs.

Work/Life Balance Benefits

To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.

Income Protection Benefits

To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.

Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

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