Security and Emergency Management Analyst

The Squires Group, Inc.; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

The Squires Group, Inc. seeks a Security & Emergency Management Specialist to support security, emergency preparedness, and resilience initiatives in the Washington, DC area, focusing on planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of programs that protect employees, customers, facilities, and critical infrastructure.

This on-site role in Springfield, VA collaborates with internal teams, contractors, first responders, and government agencies; applicants must be U.S.

Qualifications

• Experience in security, emergency management, public safety, or business continuity.
• Knowledge of emergency preparedness, incident response, and emergency management programs.
• Familiarity with ICS, EOC operations, and security best practices.
• Experience conducting security assessments, investigations, or risk analyses.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience supporting critical infrastructure or regulated environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support emergency preparedness, response planning, and incident management activities.
• Assist with emergency exercises, drills, after-action reviews, and corrective action tracking.
• Participate in Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations and Incident Command System (ICS) activities.
• Support physical security programs, including access control, surveillance, and facility security assessments.
• Assist with security investigations, threat monitoring, and risk assessments.
• Maintain security and emergency management documentation, procedures, and regulatory compliance records.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, first responders, and government agencies to support security and resilience initiatives.

Skills

Security

Emergency management

Public safety

Business continuity

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Analytical skills

Communication

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is a leader in the utility and critical infrastructure sector in the Washington, DC area. They have a contract opportunity for a Security & Emergency Management Specialist to support security, emergency preparedness, and organizational resilience initiatives through the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of security and emergency management programs. This role works closely with internal stakeholders, contractors, first responders, and government agencies to protect employees, customers, facilities, critical infrastructure, and business operations. The specialist contributes to emergency response planning, physical security programs, incident management, regulatory compliance, business continuity efforts, and risk mitigation activities. The position is onsite in Springfield, VA. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or Green Card holders.

Responsibilities

• Support emergency preparedness, response planning, and incident management activities.
• Assist with emergency exercises, drills, after-action reviews, and corrective action tracking.
• Participate in Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations and Incident Command System (ICS) activities.
• Support physical security programs, including access control, surveillance, and facility security assessments.
• Assist with security investigations, threat monitoring, and risk assessments.
• Maintain security and emergency management documentation, procedures, and regulatory compliance records.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, first responders, and government agencies to support security and resilience initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in security, emergency management, public safety, business continuity, or a related field.
• Knowledge of emergency preparedness, incident response, and emergency management programs.
• Familiarity with ICs, EOC operations, and security best practices.
• Experience conducting security assessments, investigations, or risk analyses.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience supporting critical infrastructure, utility, energy, or other regulated environments is a plus.

Compensation

• The compensation for this role as a consultant starts at $25 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. This rate is subject to change.
• Benefits vary by compensation type and may include paid time off (PTO), medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, long‑term disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, and additional optional benefits.

Equal‑Opportunity Employer

The Squires Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.