Senior Emergency Preparedness Training Program Lead

GP Strategies Government Solutions; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GP Strategies Government Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Emergency Preparedness Training Program/Project Manager to lead a large-scale training delivery program for first responders and emergency management professionals across the United States.

The role provides operational leadership, workforce management, and customer engagement while ensuring effective delivery of training activities in a dynamic, mission-critical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in emergency management or related field.
• 4+ years of managing and supervising program operations.
• Experience in project/program management for complex operations.
• Experience leading large teams in a dynamic environment.
• Experience interfacing with government customers and leaders.
• Background in emergency management, public safety, homeland security, or related fields.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining excellence.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required government background investigations.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall management and operational oversight of a comprehensive emergency preparedness training program.
• Lead, supervise, and develop a workforce supporting program execution.
• Interface with government representatives and key stakeholders.
• Ensure planning, coordination, execution, and continuous improvement of training/exercises.
• Oversee schedules, staffing, performance metrics, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
• Manage program resources for efficient delivery of training services.
• Support training programs focusing on incident management, mass casualty, disaster response, CBRNE, and terrorism preparedness.
• Foster collaboration among instructors, SMEs, operations personnel, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety, security, regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Support execution of realistic emergency response exercises and preparedness activities.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships and promote mission success.
• Prepare program reports, briefings, and status updates for senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Decision making

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management/related field

Job description

GP Strategies Government Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Emergency Preparedness Training Program/Project Manager to lead a large-scale training delivery program for first responders and emergency management professionals across the United States.

The role provides operational leadership, workforce management, and customer engagement while ensuring effective delivery of training activities in a dynamic, mission-critical environment.