Operations Support Planner

The Security Engineering Program (SEP) under the Homeland Sector currently has an opening for an Operations Support Planner in the Professional Services Support (PSS) Program.

As an Operations Support Planner, you will serve as a Customer Representative (CR), responsible for analysing actual and predictable operational activities or information related to a military, governmental, or program to help customers make better-informed decisions.

You will ensure smooth, efficient operations by identifying areas for improvement, developing strategies, and collaborating with teams to achieve organisational goals.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Drafting and maintaining policies, plans, and procedures that describe how to execute continuity capabilities to meet specified requirements
• Maintaining continuity and emergency management program material and essential records to ensure appropriate readiness levels
• Supporting emergency management/incident response functions to accomplish the program mission
• Supporting asset management staff in maintaining an accurate inventory and accountable equipment distribution
• Assisting with developing policies and procedures and with multi-year strategic plans, budgets, and schedules
• Assisting with drafting crisis and consequence management operational plans and procedures, and executing and supporting those plans
• Preparing Continuity of Operations training materials
• Assisting with Emergency Preparedness/Occupant Emergency Program

The position requires:

• A minimum of TS Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain an SCI
• A Bachelor’s degree in Emergency and Disaster Planning or related discipline, (8-12) years of experience in Emergency and Disaster Planning, Continuity of Operations, and Mission Assurance areas, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum (5) years of experience with U.S. Government Emergency Management practices, including in-depth knowledge of key Department of Defense (DoD) and Interagency policies
• A valid driver's license
• Willingness to drive CMV (>10K lbs./non-CDL Vehicles) and participate in driver protective/evasive training
• Willingness to pursue and maintain a CMV license
• Ability to operate in personal protective equipment

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience in Logistical Project Management
• Experience with MS Office (Excel, Project)
• Experience with Federal, State, and Local Emergency Operations
• Experience with Exercise Planning, Support & Execution
• Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) License

The pay range for this position is $92,300.00 - $166,850.00.