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CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD
Employment Type: Part-Time / Project-Based
Location: Remote (United States)
Clearance: Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain any Government-required suitability determination or credentials necessary to support contract performance.
Travel Requirements: Estimated travel is expected to be up to 30%, although actual travel requirements will vary based upon Government tasking and assignment.
Position Summary
CFDay is seeking experienced emergency management professionals to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Training and Education Division (NTED).
This position provides subject matter expertise supporting FEMA's national preparedness mission through the review, evaluation, and continuous improvement of emergency management training programs. Selected professionals will participate in curriculum reviews, instructor evaluations, technical assessments, course recertification activities, grant review panels, and other program support initiatives designed to improve emergency management training delivered nationwide.
Candidates may be considered for multiple contract labor categories based upon their education, professional experience, and qualifications. Assignments will vary depending upon Government requirements and individual areas of expertise.
This position is ideal for current or former emergency managers, emergency services professionals, public safety leaders, emergency preparedness specialists, instructors, and training professionals seeking flexible project-based work supporting a national preparedness mission.
Responsibilities
The Emergency Management Subject Matter Expert / Consultant will be responsible for:
- Reviewing emergency management curriculum for technical accuracy, instructional quality, and current best practices.
- Participating on Course Review Boards and Technical Review Panels.
- Evaluating instructor performance during classroom, virtual, and field-based training deliveries.
- Reviewing instructional materials for compliance with FEMA standards and current emergency management doctrine.
- Providing written recommendations for curriculum improvements and updates.
- Supporting course recertification activities.
- Participating in grant application review panels using established Government evaluation methodologies.
- Conducting research related to emerging emergency management practices and doctrine.
- Reviewing National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) integration within course materials.
- Assisting with development of findings, reports, technical memoranda, and recommendations.
- Collaborating with Instructional Systems Designers, Program Analysts, and Government personnel.
- Supporting special projects and technical assessments as assigned.
- Maintaining confidentiality of Government information and protecting sensitive program information.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must possess professional experience in one or more of the following disciplines:
- Emergency Management
- Homeland Security
- Disaster Response
- Disaster Recovery
- Preparedness
- Mitigation
- Public Safety
- Fire Service
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
- Law Enforcement
- Military Emergency Management
- Emergency Planning
- Continuity of Operations
- Training and Exercise Programs
Education and experience requirements vary depending upon the contract labor category assigned. Candidates will be evaluated and assigned to the appropriate labor category based upon the solicitation requirements.
Candidates must also possess:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience preparing technical reports or recommendations.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference may be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:
- FEMA
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- State Emergency Management Agency
- Local Emergency Management Agency
- Tribal Emergency Management
- Territorial Emergency Management
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute (EMI)
- FEMA National Training and Education Division (NTED)
- Incident Command System (ICS)
- National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)
- National Response Framework (NRF)
- Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Operations
- Exercise Design and Evaluation
- Adult Learning Principles
- Curriculum Development
- Instructor Certification
- Technical Writing
- Grant Review Panels
- Emergency Management Accreditation
- Federal Government contracting
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
CFDay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
HUBZone Preference
As a HUBZone-certified company, CFDay encourages applications from HUBZone residents. HUBZone candidates are strongly preferred in accordance with program requirements.