Senior Emergency Response Program Manager

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Reston, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

SOS International LLC seeks a Program Manager to lead planning, coordination, and execution of mission-critical operational support during public health emergencies and disasters, rapidly mobilizing personnel, equipment, and logistics for federal response.

Responsibilities include directing daily operations, developing plans and metrics, coordinating with federal partners, managing budgets and contracts, and supervising staff to ensure readiness and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, public health, public administration, logistics, or related field.
• 7 years experience managing emergency‑response, logistics, or operational programs.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate across multiple agencies and stakeholders.
• Strong skills in program management, planning, budgeting, and performance evaluation.
• Knowledge of Incident Command System (ICS)/National Incident Management System (NIMS), and federal emergency‑response frameworks.
• May have to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Secret clearance (depending on customer).

Responsibilities

• Leads the program’s daily operations, ensuring readiness, compliance, and mission alignment.
• Develops program plans, performance metrics, and operational frameworks to support rapid deployment.
• Conducts program reviews, risk assessments, and continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Maintains deployable readiness of contractor personnel, equipment, and logistical assets.
• Coordinates company and team mobilization and demobilization activities during emergency activations.
• Oversees resource tracking, supply‑chain coordination, and integration with federal response assets such as the SNS.
• Liaison with federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and private‑sector partners.
• Supports operational planning and information sharing during incidents and exercises.
• Represents ERSS and SOSi in working groups, planning sessions, and interagency coordination forums.
• Develops and maintains SOPs, policies, and readiness documentation.
• Prepares briefings, reports, and decision‑support materials for ASPR leadership.
• Ensures program compliance with federal preparedness and response frameworks.
• Manages program budgets, procurement actions, and contract deliverables.
• Coordinates with SOSi contracting and financial officers to ensure timely and compliant task execution.
• Monitors performance and ensure alignment with mission requirements.
• Supervises program staff, subcontractors and vendors, providing mentorship and performance oversight.

Skills

Program management

Planning

Budgeting

Interagency coordination

Team leadership

Emergency management

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

SOS International LLC seeks a Program Manager to lead planning, coordination, and execution of mission-critical operational support during public health emergencies and disasters, rapidly mobilizing personnel, equipment, and logistics for federal response.

Responsibilities include directing daily operations, developing plans and metrics, coordinating with federal partners, managing budgets and contracts, and supervising staff to ensure readiness and compliance.