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Senior Emergency Management Planner – FEMA PEDTAC

Washington, DC (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=500+C+St+SW+Washington+DC+USA+20472-0007)

Description

KSA Integrationis a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that provides business and management solutions through three core capabilities: (1) data analytics, (2) comprehensive veterans support, and (3) business process improvement. We are a rapidly growing government contractor that has built a reputation on focused customer service, on-time performance, and continuous improvement. To demonstrate this, KSA was awarded the 2019 - 2025 Inc. Best Workplaces, a prestigious list of businesses recognized for value placed on company culture, standout worker benefits, and the prioritization of employee well-being. KSA also received a spot on both the 2020 - 2024 Best for Vets List by Military Times, in addition to winning the 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 Department of Labor “Hire Vets” Platinum Medallion Award.

Position Summary:KSA is seeking a highly qualifiedSenior Emergency Management Plannerto provide advanced planning support under the FEMA Planning and Exercise Division Technical Assistance Contract (PEDTAC). The Senior Planner will lead the development of strategic, deliberate, and crisis action plans supporting FEMA Headquarters and Regional Offices. This role requires deep expertise in all-hazards emergency management, FEMA doctrine, stakeholder engagement, and interagency coordination.

The Senior Planner will support a wide range of FEMA planning initiatives, including the National Planning Frameworks, hazard-specific contingency plans, logistics planning, and planning integration efforts across sectors. This position requires initiative, leadership, and the ability to manage high-priority tasks in a fast-paced and evolving operational environment.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision (82% of employees’ premiums paid by the company, 25% towards dependents)

• HSA / FSA Medical Plans

• PTO

• Flexible Work Environment and Encourage Work/Life Balance

• 401K with Company Match

• Observes all federal holidays

• Professional Development/Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Annual Career Development Process

This Position is Contingent Upon Award

Job Type:Full-time/Exempt

Anticipated Start Date:10/01/2025

Clearance Required:Ability to obtain and maintain FEMA and/or DHS suitability; some roles may require Secret or TS/SCI

Travel Requirement:Up to 25%

Key Responsibilities

+ Lead the development, revision, and validation of emergency operations plans, annexes, and decision support tools in alignment with FEMA’s Six-Step Planning Process and National Planning Frameworks (NRF, NDRF, etc.).

+ Conduct hazard/threat-specific planning efforts (e.g., hurricanes, CBRN, supply chain disruptions, catastrophic housing, continuity operations) for FEMA HQ and Regional stakeholders.

+ Facilitate planning team meetings, workshops, and collaborative development sessions across federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and private-sector partners.

+ Apply in-depth knowledge of federal doctrine (e.g., FEMA Planning Manual, CPG 101, CAPG, DPG) to ensure compliance and integration with broader FEMA and DHS policy.

+ Support the design, maintenance, and application of FEMA’s Planning Decision Support Catalog (PDSC), templates, and data-driven planning resources.

+ Conduct complex research and operational analysis to inform risk-based planning strategies and course-of-action development.

+ Contribute to the development of briefs, planning artifacts, technical reports, and visualizations to support decision-making across FEMA leadership.

+ Mentor and guide junior planners, providing task oversight, quality assurance, and subject matter expertise.

Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degreein Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Public Administration, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).

+ 12+ years of experiencein emergency management planning or preparedness, with increasing leadership responsibilities.

+ Demonstrated expertise in FEMA planning doctrine and federal preparedness frameworks.

+ Familiarity with interagency planning processes, continuity operations, and hazard-specific preparedness strategies.

+ Strong writing, editing, and briefing skills; ability to translate complex planning concepts into professional deliverables.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, SharePoint, and document version control systems.

+ Ability to manage multiple concurrent planning efforts and deliver high-quality products under tight deadlines.

+ U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain FEMA and/or DHS suitability.

+ Ability to travel up to 25%, including support to the Regional offices or during surge operations.

Preferred Qualifications

+ HSEEP certification or familiarity with FEMA exercise integration in support of planning validation.

+ Experience working with FEMA’s Planning and Exercise Division or other components of the Response Directorate.

+ Familiarity with geospatial data and planning tools (e.g., GIS-based products, dashboards, lifeline visualizations).

+ Experience supporting continuity, recovery, or logistics planning initiatives.

+ Strong understanding of interdependencies across FEMA mission areas and the emergency management enterprise.