Emergency Management Exercise Specialist at Kaiva Tech

Kaiva Tech, LLC is seeking an Emergency Management Exercise Specialist in Washington DC.

Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance required.

Workplace type: Hybrid - 1 day in office, 4 days remote. Subject to change depending on mission requirements.

Travel: Some travel required for Exercise related activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and support lifecycle sustainment processes of a comprehensive emergency management exercise program.
• Plan and design phases for Department, interagency, and national level exercises by developing and disseminating products such as the Exercise Plan (EXPLAN), Controller/Evaluator (C/E) Handbook, Master Scenario Events List (MSEL), player briefings, and After-Action Reports/Improvement Plans (AAR/IP) per the Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP) format.
• Design, conduct, and maximize participation in emergency exercises. Design and support webinar-based exercises.
• Formulate evaluation guidance and post-exercise evaluation reports, and recruit, select, and train volunteers to serve as exercise controllers and evaluators.
• Provide technical assistance to bureaus and offices for exercise planning and execution.
• Support the development and implementation of a multi-year strategy and program management plan for emergency preparedness training and exercises.
• Conceptualize, develop, and implement a broad range of emergency drills and exercises to test existing Department domestic emergency plans to include tabletop exercises, notification drills, facility evacuations and shelter-in-place drills.
• Conduct logistical and communications planning for participation in interagency exercises and for emergency preparedness drills and exercises for domestic Department offices, bureaus, and facilities.
• Develop playbooks that can be used by customers to conduct and execute their own emergency exercises. Assist in the implementation of annual exercise, training, and staffing plans.
• Develop, review, coordinate, and implement annual exercise and training plans.
• Represent training and exercise functions during various meetings and activities and prepare impact statements, briefings, and other forms of correspondence.
• Conduct in-depth research and resolve complicated and sensitive OEM exercise program-related questions, interpret policies, and troubleshoot unresolved program issues that arise.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Proven ability to solve problems and encourage consistent, solid performance. Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Excellent English language (written and spoken) communications skills.
• Ability to create and edit documentation, reports, and products that conform to the standardized styles and guidelines.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, coordinate activities in multiple locations, act decisively in daily work, and work well in a multi-cultural team environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently to assess priorities and manage daily coordination of details with minimal supervision.
• Expert writing skills and ability to write under pressure with short deadlines.
• Expert knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods and procedures to investigate and evaluate facts and trends related to domestic emergency situations and the preparation of appropriate responses.
• Knowledge of national level policy, including the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006; Executive Order (E.O.) 12656, Assignment of Emergency Preparedness
• Responsibilities; National Exercise Program; National Security Presidential Memoranda; and the suite of deliverables in the policy document formerly known as Presidential Policy Directive-8 National Preparedness
• Knowledge of the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program
• Solid analytical ability and foresight to identify effective and timely resolutions to program issues.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or Five Years of Relevant Experience

The work under this task will take place in the following locations:

U. S. Department of State (Harry S. Truman Building) A/OEM/PPD

Room B235B 2201 C. Street NW

Washington, D.C. 20520

U.S. Department of State (Navy Hill) A/OEM/PPD

2430 E St NW

Washington, DC 20037

OEM Conference and Training Center

Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center 18426 Blue Ridge Mountain Rd.

Bluemont, VA 20135

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Kaiva Corporation reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, where applicable and available, reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position. Kaiva Corporation is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.