Senior Emergency Response Lead

Michael Baker International; United States; Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life, AD&D, disability coverage

Professional development

Generous paid time off

Commuter and wellness benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Tidal Basin is seeking a senior leader in Emergency Management to grow and oversee the company’s response sector, building relationships with state, local, and federal clients and teaming partners. The role supports the Response Team with field operations, contract oversight, client management, policy development, and staff supervision.

Remote work is possible for distant candidates, with onsite reporting as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Emergency Management or related fields, or 5+ years of experience in disaster/emergency management with a focus on Response.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800.
• Experience with Mass Care and Sheltering operations (preferred).
• Familiarity with disaster recovery programs (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pre-event Response activities with the Client and stakeholders for operational planning.
• Act as engagement/project manager, maintain client relationships, ensure contract compliance, monitor financial targets.
• Supervise and mentor project staff, conduct performance appraisals, support professional development.
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in accordance with project management policies.
• Manage operations, budgets, and project costs; leverage technology to improve efficiency.
• Provide daily project oversight and quality assurance.
• Communicate project status and timelines to senior leadership.
• Ensure FEMA policy compliance for client project documentation.
• Resolve contract, performance, or personnel issues; notify relevant parties.
• Provide technical assistance to the Client in all phases of response and debris operations.

Skills

Emergency management

Client relationships

Project management

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Public/Emergency Management

Job description

Tidal Basin is seeking a senior leader in Emergency Management to grow and oversee the company’s response sector, building relationships with state, local, and federal clients and teaming partners. The role supports the Response Team with field operations, contract oversight, client management, policy development, and staff supervision.

Remote work is possible for distant candidates, with onsite reporting as needed.