Emergency Management Specialist

Full‑time position in Falls Church, VA. Overtime exempt. Reports to ARMADA HQ. Requires a Secret security clearance.

Emergency Management (EM) Specific Responsibilities

• Manage all‑hazards EM programs, including COOP, DSCA, and NDMS initiatives.
• Support BUMED Operations Center and Crisis Action Team training and operations.
• Maintain emergency notification systems and ensure readiness across all platforms.

Federal Coordinating Center (FCC) Specific Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the FCC’s partner engagement database.
• Develop and revise FCC SOPs and training modules.
• Facilitate monthly interagency meetings and manage action tracking.
• Process and report on resource requests weekly.
• Conduct policy reviews and develop CONOPS and implementation plans.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Familiarity with FCC operations, including TRAC2ES, JPATS, and NDMS systems.
• Demonstrated capability to understand all phases of Emergency Management – mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
• Strong database management and reporting skills.
• Ability to coordinate meeting minutes, action tracking, and partner‑engagement documentation.
• Advanced knowledge of DoD interagency coordination, policy development, and action‑officer responsibilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Minimum/General Experience

• Experience supporting DSCA, COOP, and NDMS operations.
• Experience planning and participating in exercises such as Ultimate Caduceus and Citadel Shield/Solid Curtain.
• Experience coordinating and evaluating emergency‑management exercises (tabletop, full‑scale).
• Capability to produce training materials, after‑action reports, and exercise planning packages per federal standards.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and revising policies, SOPs, CONOPS, and implementation plans.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Emergency Management, Security Studies, Public Policy, Information Security, or related discipline) and a minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience with the degree; or, in lieu of a degree, ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience. Must have successfully completed a Federal Coordinating Center (FCC) Course within the last three (3) years – FCC Course information.

Disclaimer

The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the contractor assigned to this position.