Emergency Services Program Manager

Our client is an award winning global integrator supporting a major branch of our Armed Forces.  They have a need for an Emergency Service Program Manager, in this role you will provide enterprise-level oversight and strategic leadership for Department of War fire and emergency services, ensuring operational readiness, policy compliance, resource planning, and advocacy for mission-specific firefighting requirements across all installations. This opportunity is on-site in the DC Area.

Per our Federal Government Contract, candidates must be U.S. Citizens with an ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE. 

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise-level oversight and strategic leadership for fire and emergency services programs across all organizational installations.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulations, and operational standards to maintain emergency response readiness.
• Develop and support strategic planning, resource allocation, and budget planning initiatives for fire and emergency services programs.
• Represent the organization in cross-functional governance and planning committees to advocate for fire and emergency services priorities.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders to align emergency response capabilities with organizational objectives.
• Evaluate and defend staffing models and resource requirements to ensure adequate emergency response coverage.
• Advocate for mission-specific fire and emergency services capabilities to support unique operational requirements.
• Monitor program performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement best practices to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Provide subject matter expertise on fire and emergency services operations, emergency preparedness, and organizational readiness.
• Support the development and execution of long-term strategies to strengthen emergency response capabilities across the enterprise.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Bachelors Degree
• Fire & Emergency Services Expertise — Former AF Fire Chief or senior F&ES leader with HQ?level experience.
• DOW Policy & Compliance Knowledge — Understanding of DOW fire protection standards, NDAA mandates, and enterprise governance
• Program Objective Memorandum (POM) Experience — Ability to develop, justify, and defend resourcing requirements.
• Enterprise Coordination Skills — Skilled at working with DOW branches, installations, and mission partners.
• Operational Readiness Assessment — Ability to evaluate emergency response capability and mission risk.
• Secret clearance for day 1 start.

Preferred Skills:

• Headquarters experience with staffing approval packages for facility requirements.
• Civil Engineer experience with Department of War branches highly desired.