Job Description
Emergency Management Program Manager
Job Location:  Reston, VA
Teams:  Defense & Security
Req Id:  3776
Posting Start Date:  9/15/26
Job Type:  Temporary
Work Type:  Onsite
Job Description: 

 

We're looking for an experienced Emergency Management Program Manager.

 

The Emergency Management Program Manager (EMPM) is responsible for the development and implementation of the Emergency Preparedness Management Program, ensuring the protective force is capably of responding effectively to a broad array of potential operational interruptions and/or emergencies. The EMPM assesses risks, current conditions and procedures, Department of Energy (DOE) Orders and guidelines to determine a prioritized (based on risk) plan to implement, then refine and enhance, implement, and continually assess the effectiveness of the plan, revising as needed. The EMPM uses the existing Occupant Emergency Plans (OEPs) and expert knowledge of emergency response to prepare training class for delivery to all DOE employees, personnel, and visitors. The EMPM provides day-to-day administrative support to the DOE Federal Agent (FA) serving in the customer’s role of Emergency Management Program Manager.

Position will require security clearance, consistent with contract requirements and government approval.  U.S. or Naturalized citizenship is required.

This position is contingent upon contract award, and will be located on site in Washington DC area or Germantown, MD.

 

As the Emergency Management Program Manager, here’s the work you’ll do:

  • Development and implementation of the Emergency Preparedness Management Program, ensuring the protective force is capable of responding effectively to a broad array of potential operational interruptions and/or emergencies.
  • Prepare training curriculum for delivery to all DOE employees, personnel and visitors.
  • Participate in the establishment of an EM Program for all DOE Headquarters facilities organizations and personnel within the National Capital Region and defines organizational roles and responsibilities within the program
  • Provide day-to-day administrative support to the DOE Federal Agent (FA) serving in the role of the Emergency Management Program Manager.
  • Provide updates as needed to Plan(s), procedures, and protocols and associated appendices/attachments that designate a series of emergency actions to be implemented in response to a variety of emergency conditions.

 

This role is for you if you have these skills:

 

  • Expert-level knowledge of emergency management at Federal facilities
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software to include Outlook, Power Point, Excel, Word, and Internet Explorer.
  • Ability to define training requirements and assist with the development of plans, policies, and procedures.
  • Expert-level knowledge of emergency planning, analysis and reporting, and emergency training curriculum development and instruction.  
  • Excellent analytical, oral and written skills, as well as effective leadership skills.

 

 

And if you have these qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college. Two (2) years of experience may be substituted for one year of post high school education
  • Six (6) years of relevant experience providing advice and assistance to management in the areas of personnel management, planning, analysis and reporting in a security related field.
  • Four (4) years of experience in emergency management at a federal facility, developing emergency management plans and training plans, and providing emergency management training.
  • FEMA: Emergency Management Institute, Independent Study Online Course Work:

IS-100.C: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100

IS-230.D: Fundamentals of Emergency Management

IS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

IS-120.C: An Introduction to Exercises

IS-907: Active Shooter: What You Can Do

IS-800.C: National Response Framework, an Introduction

IS-235.C: Emergency Planning.

  • DOE approved (or equivalent) Emergency Management Certification Current DOE Q access authorization or;
  • Current DOE Q access authorization or;
  • Meet eligibility requirements that support obtaining a DOE Q access authorization, including either:
  1. A current DOE Q access authorization or equivalent current clearance, such as a Top Secret clearance; or
  2. Eligibility for granting or reinstatement of DOE Q access authorization. This generally requires that the individual has been the subject of a federal background investigation that meets the scope and extent of a Single Scope Background Investigation and was conducted or updated by reinvestigation within the most recent five years.

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the hourly pay range for this role is $175,000- $225,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

 

We care about our employees, and it shows.  Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

 

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

  • Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery
  • Pushing or pulling (e.g., using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction, or in a dragging or hauling motion)
  • Ability to read/write complex documents in the English language
  • Capacity to reason and make sound decisions
  • Capacity to express thoughts orally (e.g., accurately, quick and loudly convey spoken instructions to workers)
  • Capacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of time.

 

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