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Job Title: Planning Coordinator – CDC Emergency Operations

Client: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Division of Emergency Operations (DEO), Office of Readiness and Response (ORR)

Overview:

Our client is seeking a Planning Coordinator to support the CDC’s Division of Emergency Operations (DEO), which leads the agency’s Emergency Management Program. This role is critical to CDC’s ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies both domestically and globally.

This position is ideal for professionals with prior CDC, DEO, or Emergency Operations Center (EOC) experience, or for Atlanta-based public health and emergency management specialists looking to make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Planning Coordinator, you will play a vital role in CDC’s emergency response efforts by:

Leading and supporting the development and maintenance of core incident planning documents, including:

Incident Action Plans (IAPs)

Situation Reports (SitReps)

Transition Activities

Response Plans

Ensuring planning documents align with CDC standards and are updated to reflect emerging public health threats.

Collecting and organizing data to support structured reporting and informed decision-making.

Collaborating with planning and operations teams to deliver timely, accurate, and actionable products during emergency activations.

Operating in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment where precision and effective communication are essential.

Qualifications:

Prior experience with CDC, DEO, or EOC operations strongly preferred.

Background in public health emergency preparedness or emergency management.

Strong writing, coordination, and communication skills.

Ability to work onsite at the CDC Roybal Campus in Atlanta.

Skills

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Top Skills Details

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Additional Skills & Qualifications

Meeting Facilitation:

Ability to lead or support structured planning meetings, especially during emergency activations.

Familiarity with CDC Processes & Protocols:

Understanding how CDC operates during emergencies, including internal workflows and standards.

Public Health Knowledge:

General understanding of public health threats, terminology, and CDC’s mission.

Adaptability & Problem-Solving:

Comfort working in dynamic, fast-paced settings with shifting priorities and evolving threats.

Briefing & Presentation Skills:

Confidence and clarity in presenting updates or findings to leadership and cross-functional teams.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Atlanta,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2025.

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