Deputy Executive Director / Logistics Section Chief

About the role

The Deputy Executive Director/Logistics Section Chief (DED/LSC) supports the Executive Director for Preparedness and Response in both daily operations and incident-specific missions. This role requires a core member of the Incident Management Team (IMT) and involves stepping into the ED/VP role as needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Deputy Executive Director for National EMR, capable of stepping into the Vice President role as required, traveling as needed to represent National EMR at the highest levels with public and private partners, elected officials, and national stakeholders.
• Actively contributes to the expansion of National EMR’s scope and footprint through business development activities, relationship-building, and strategic outreach to new partners and clients.
• Lead the growth of the Logistics Section by recruiting additional personnel, developing new capabilities, building team skills, and increasing retention and operational depth to ensure sustained readiness.
• Manage mission support and resource coordination, oversee all logistical operations, establish SOPs, lead safety and operational risk management, manage supply chain budgets, maintain communications systems, and oversee critical information systems.
• Oversee projects and deliverables to ensure operational readiness, contract compliance, and measurable outcomes.
• Contribute to the development of emergency plans, SOPs, and incident management tools, participate in proposal development, and serve as a core member of the Incident Management Team (IMT).

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to manage procurement, distribution, and transportation activities under DOT and federal logistics regulations.
• Experience with warehouse operations, field supply chains, staging areas, and asset tracking systems.
• Experience working with vendors, suppliers, and logistics partners to source, deploy, and sustain operational resources.
• Strong working knowledge of ICS/NIMS and emergency management doctrine.
• Proven ability to lead under pressure, manage teams, and maintain accountability in high-tempo environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, tracking platforms, and communications systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including reporting and documentation.
• Physical ability to work in austere field conditions, including lifting 50 lbs. and working extended shifts (14–21 days).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary IMT, exercising sound judgment in dynamic, resource-constrained environments.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S., hold a valid driver’s license, and pass a federal background check.