Senior Emergency Response Operations Analyst

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health plan

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) plan with match

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

BryceTech is looking for a Senior Emergency Response Operations Analyst to support FEMA’s Office of Emerging Threats. This role requires extensive experience in emergency management, analytical support, and collaboration with federal agencies.

The successful candidate will lead critical assessments, develop strategic recommendations, and provide guidance on emergency preparedness initiatives, ensuring national-level readiness against emerging threats.

Qualifications

• 11+ years of experience in emergency management or related field.
• Experience with federal agencies on emergency management initiatives.
• Ability to provide senior-level analytical and planning support.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis of emergency response and preparedness plans.
• Conduct strategic assessments and gap analyses.
• Develop recommendations for FEMA leadership.
• Provide analytical support for CBRN and other hazards.
• Mentor junior analysts and manage complex assignments.

Skills

Emergency management

Analytical support

Cross-agency collaboration

Microsoft Office proficiency

PowerBI or Tableau

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Senior Emergency Response Operations Analyst

• Full-time


• Compensation: USD 155,000 - USD 175,000 - yearly

BryceTech is a trusted leader in complex technology domains, delivering data-driven solutions in aerospace, biosecurity, and defense. We specialize in systems engineering, advanced analytics, R&D programs, and strategic advisory support. Our clients – including NASA, DoD, HHS, DHS, and other civil and national security agencies – rely on us to drive mission success and accelerate innovation.

BryceTech has been recognized in the Washington Technology Fast 50 ranking of top high-growth small businesses for five consecutive years and received a GovCon Contractor of the Year Award in 2025, underscoring our strong growth, competitive positioning and excellence in federal contracting. With a proven track record of winning sought-after contracts, scaling high-performance teams and executing on critical government missions, BryceTech presents a compelling opportunity for strategic partnerships in the GovCon space.

BryceTech is seeking a Senior Emergency Response Operations Analyst to fill a critical need supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Office of Emerging Threats (OET). OET’s mission requirements focus on identifying, assessing and informing FEMA and its mission partners about emerging threats that could challenge national response and recovery capabilities. This mission area covers a broad spectrum of evolving hazards, from cyberattacks and climate-driven impacts to advanced weapons technologies, requiring strong analytical support, cross-agency collaboration and integration of intelligence, data analytics and risk assessments to drive FEMA operational planning and capability development.

The Senior Emergency Response Operations Analyst will provide senior-level analytical, planning and program support for complex emergency response and preparedness initiatives. The person in this role will:

• Lead analysis of emergency response and preparedness plans, policies, programs and capabilities related to emerging and high-consequence threats


• Conduct strategic assessments and gap analyses to identify vulnerabilities, capability gaps and opportunities to strengthen national response and recovery capabilities


• Develop recommendations, plans, policies, procedures and other products to support FEMA leadership and mission partners


• Provide senior-level analytical support for complex scenarios involving CBRN, nuclear/radiological incidents, emerging threats and other hazards with potential national-level consequences


• Lead coordination with FEMA leadership, federal agencies, state and local partners and other stakeholders on complex emergency management and preparedness initiatives


• Develop executive-level briefings, presentations, reports, read-ahead materials, talking points and other products for senior FEMA leadership


• Support the planning, coordination and execution of exercises, tabletop exercises, workshops and other preparedness activities


• Evaluate lessons learned, after-action findings and operational feedback to identify improvements to emergency response programs and capabilities


• Support the development and sustainment of program plans, standard operating procedures, operational guidance and other program documentation


• Research emerging threats, hazards, policies, technologies and response capabilities and translate findings into actionable recommendations


• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to FEMA personnel and mission partners on emergency preparedness, response, recovery and capability development


• Facilitate working groups, interagency meetings and stakeholder engagements and translate discussions into actionable requirements, recommendations and follow-up activities


• Prepare materials and analysis supporting senior leadership engagements, testimony, communications and strategic decision-making


• Independently manage multiple complex assignments and coordinate deliverables across government and contractor stakeholders


• Mentor and provide guidance to junior analysts and other team members


• Ensure contractor-developed products and materials meet applicable quality and Section 508 accessibility requirements

• US Citizenship and ability to obtain DHS Public Trust


• 11+ years of experience in emergency management, emergency response planning, preparedness, emerging threats, policy analysis, national security or a related field


• Demonstrated experience conducting strategic or program-level analysis of emergency preparedness, response, recovery or risk management programs


• Experience developing or evaluating emergency response plans, policies, procedures, capability assessments, gap analyses or related program documentation


• Experience working with federal agencies, interagency partners or other government stakeholders on complex emergency management or national preparedness initiatives


• Bachelor’s degree in a related field


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex issues to senior leadership


• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and Adobe Acrobat


• Proficiency creating Data Dashboards for senior leaders utilizing PowerBI or Tableau


• Ability to work independently, lead complex assignments and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams

• Competitive salary


• A comprehensive health plan including dental and vision coverage


• Company-paid life & disability insurance policies


• 401(k) plan with company match


• An educational reimbursement program

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.