Watch Desk Lead, Homeland Security Program Analysis

DC Department of Human Resources; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Annual leave

Job summary

Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) in the District of Columbia leads the local effort to prevent, protect, respond to, and recover from threats and hazards. The incumbent serves as a Supervisory Management and Program Analyst, designing and implementing the exercise program and providing technical guidance and mentoring to staff.

The role includes directing watch desk operations, evaluating program performance, and advising senior officials on improvements.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
• A college degree in homeland security, emergency management, or related field is desired.
• Minimum of four years of experience in the related field is desired, including grants, budget, and finance experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Chief of the Situational Awareness Bureau with responsibility for strategy, scheduling, planning, and evaluating Watch Desk performance.
• Provide analyses and evaluations of program activities and advisories to management officials.
• Design, develop, and implement improved program designs and operations.
• Conduct management surveys, audits, and projects and identify trends and concerns.
• Develop strategic agency reforms and maintain plans for new business processes and practices.
• Track and report on agency goals, objectives, operations, and performance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in homeland security, emergency management, or related field

Job description

Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) in the District of Columbia leads the local effort to prevent, protect, respond to, and recover from threats and hazards. The incumbent serves as a Supervisory Management and Program Analyst, designing and implementing the exercise program and providing technical guidance and mentoring to staff.

The role includes directing watch desk operations, evaluating program performance, and advising senior officials on improvements.