Principal Advisor- Emergency Management (Onsite, Top Secret with SCI eligibility required)

Position Summary MicroHealth is seeking a Principal Advisor – Emergency Management to serve as the principal operational bridge between the Bureau of Diplomatic Technology's enterprise data platforms and the operational mission elements of the Department supported by those platforms — including but not limited to medical operations, State Operations, Diplomatic Security, and interagency crisis response partners. This role combines expertise in emergency management, crisis response doctrine, mission readiness, and operational continuity planning with the ability to translate those requirements into platform capabilities. On-site PositionTop-Secret/SCI Clearance Required Key Responsibilities Serve as the principal operational bridge between the Bureau of Diplomatic Technology's enterprise data platforms and the operational mission elements of the Department across multiple cross-sector collaboratorsAssess mission readiness architecture across the Department's globally distributed operational footprintIdentify capability gaps affecting operational readinessTranslate field-level operational requirements into (1) platform development input and (2) executive decision productsDemonstrate operational field experience in emergency response, crisis logistics, tactical medical operations, military operational deployment, or equivalent high-consequence environmentsIndependently interpret threat reporting, medical capability data, evacuation feasibility, logistics posture, and infrastructure status into structured readiness assessments without requiring intermediary subject matter translationMaintain close coordination with senior leadership as well as enterprise platform development teamsConduct analytical assessments of enterprise operational platforms to identify capability gaps, readiness deficiencies, and system vulnerabilities affecting the Department's ability to respond to emergencies globallyDevelop and maintain readiness assessment frameworks integrating threat reporting, medical capability, logistics posture, evacuation feasibility, and infrastructure status into structured analytical products for senior leadershipProduce formal written assessments, readiness scorecards, and gap analyses serving as the evidentiary basis for emergency preparedness decisionsServe as the primary coordination point between enterprise platform development teams and operational mission elements of the DepartmentTranslate field-level operational requirements into system development input, platform feedback, and integration specificationsRepresent the supporting bureau in operational reviews, working groups, and senior coordination forumsConduct domestic and international travel (up to 25%) for operational assessments, stakeholder coordination, and platform evaluationsSupport development and delivery of executive-level crisis decision products, operational briefings, and preparedness assessmentsAdvise on emergency action planning, continuity of operations frameworks, and crisis response architectureApply structured analytic techniques to ensure advisory products are logically sound and actionableMonitor evolving threat conditions, operational requirements, and platform capabilitiesMaintain current emergency management certifications and technical proficienciesParticipate in training, exercises, and professional development activitiesApply operationally derived knowledge to improve analytical frameworks and coordination processesDocument lessons learned from active crisis events, exercises, and operational deploymentsMaintain and contribute to a knowledge repository of readiness assessment methodologies, SOPs, and after-action reviewsSupport knowledge management activities, including training materials and operational insights sharing Required Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, National Security Studies, Public Administration, International Affairs, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related fieldGraduate-level coursework or Master's degree preferred Professional Skills & Competencies 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in emergency management, crisis response, operational readiness assessment, mission assurance, continuity of operations, or related field, with at least 3 years in a federal civilian, military, intelligence community, or equivalent high-consequence operational environmentDemonstrated experience producing formal analytical products or advisory documents submitted to senior leadership (GS-14+ or military O-5 equivalent+)Demonstrated experience using or supporting enterprise operational data platforms (e.g., Palantir Foundry, ServiceNow, Tableau, Power BI, Esri ArcGIS, or equivalent)Demonstrated coordination experience across multiple bureaus, agencies, or organizational entitiesDemonstrated operational field experience in military deployment, emergency medical/fire service, federal law enforcement tactical operations, federal/state emergency management deployment, or Foreign Service crisis response Clearance Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required Preferred Qualifications Professional emergency management or continuity-of-operations training from a federal, military, or accredited civilian institutionFamiliarity with overseas crisis scenarios (medical emergencies, security incidents, natural disasters, mass casualty events)Prior experience supporting a Department of State bureau, regional bureau, or overseas diplomatic postPMP, CEM, or equivalent certificationExperience designing or deploying readiness, threat, or operational dashboards Salary: $140,000 - $150,000 Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee may lift or move objects up to 5 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. MicroHealth will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and ensure that all employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 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