• Consultant - Continuity of Operations (Coop)

    SGI Global, LLC (Arlington, VA)


    Arlington, VA, USA | Top Secret/SCI | Full Time

     

    SGI Global is seeking an experienced Consultant to support the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Continuity of Operations (COOP) Program in the National Capital Region (NCR), including the Pentagon and Fort Belvoir, Virginia. This is a full-time, on-site position (with limited telework as approved) supporting DLA's mission to maintain uninterrupted execution of mission-essential functions during national security emergencies and continuity operations..

    Key Responsibilities

    + Provide subject matter expertise in continuity planning, crisis management, and readiness operations in support of DLA's enterprise continuity and emergency preparedness mission.

    + Support the development, coordination, and maintenance of continuity plans, readiness assessments, and operational procedures in accordance with federal and DoD continuity directives.

    + Develop, execute, and evaluate COOP training, exercises, and after-action reviews for senior-level leadership, including SES and Flag Officer participation.

    + Prepare and deliver correspondence, briefings, situational updates, operational reports, and decision-support materials for senior defense officials.

    + Support the design and implementation of crisis management plans, field guides, and standard operating procedures for Defense Continuity and Crisis Response operations.

    + Maintain situational awareness of emerging crises and assist in developing response options, recommendations, and policy guidance for decision-makers.

    + Contribute to knowledge management efforts by developing and maintaining continuity-related resources on SharePoint, Teams, and other information-sharing portals.

    + Collaborate with interagency and DoD partners to support mission continuity, information sharing, and crisis coordination.

    + Participate in special event preparedness and National Special Security Event (NSSE) support, as required.

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Preferred bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university; or comparable professional/military training or certifications from the U.S. Armed Forces, FEMA, or recognized trade/professional associations.

    + 5–7 years of relevant experience as a DoD civilian, federal contractor, via military training, or equivalent private-sector experience.

    + Advanced written and spoken English; ability to analyze, develop, and draft complex policy issues for senior officials.

    + Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams/SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat (or equivalent collaboration portals).

    + Background in Continuity of Operations at the federal agency level, with working knowledge of the National Continuity Policy, NCPIP, Federal Continuity Directives (FCDs), and DoDI 3020.26, 3020.42, and 3020.44 (or successors).

    + Recent (within five years) experience writing and developing Continuity of Operations plans.

    + U.S. Citizenship.

    + Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (Tier 5/SSBI) at application and throughout employment.

     

    Preferred Certifications

     

    + FEMA Level I/II Professional Continuity Practitioner

    + Associate/Certified Business Continuity Professional

    + Certified Emergency Manager

    + Completion of the FEMA National Emergency Management Basic Academy.

     

    SGI Global provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws .