Emergency Management Associate Jobs

Who We Are

At Cadmus, we recognize that solving the world’s most challenging problems can’t be accomplished alone or with cookie-cutter solutions. That’s why we look for team players and problem solvers who are driven to use their unique perspectives and intellectual curiosity to help deliver breakthrough solutions that achieve transformative goals. On the Cadmus team, you’ll collaborate with leading experts to help our clients across the globe.

Cadmus’ mission is to deploy industry-leading expertise to help our clients achieve extraordinary results that strengthen society and the natural world. We offer competitive compensation, outstanding health care and retirement benefits, a vibrant and collaborative work environment, and opportunities for professional growth. We are committed to advancing diversity and fostering a culture of equity in the workplace and across society, and we strive to maintain an inclusive environment where all employees feel connected, respected, and valued.

Join Cadmus. Let’s solve the world’s most challenging problems together.

What You’ll Be Doing

At Cadmus, our Homeland Security Line of Business provides clients with solutions to their most important analytical and policy challenges. We bring together a team of outstanding professionals who have earned a reputation of responsive and client-focused support for a wide range of homeland security and emergency preparedness agencies. Our client-oriented approach, coupled with our deep subject-matter expertise, enables us to bring an incisive edge to solving the most critical homeland security problems.

Our Emergency Management Practice seeks a mid-level professional to help emergency management clients learn from past disasters to improve preparedness and performance for future disasters. Successful candidates must demonstrate a strong understanding of FEMA programs and of fundamental emergency management principles and functions. Successful candidates will offer direct experience working for or with FEMA. Candidates will lead varied analytical and administrative responsibilities—such as research, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and preparing reports and briefings for senior government officials and the public.

Projects may include program evaluations, data analysis and interpretation, stakeholder outreach, training development, and briefings for FEMA leadership. Additionally, successful candidates will be expected to interact with clients, lead project tasks, develop reports and similar products, frame and lead meetings, and demonstrate the ability to work independently and with teams.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to proposals and business development efforts
• Design approaches to evaluate the performance of disaster management programs through general research, surveys, interviews, and focus groups
• Design stakeholder engagement strategies, communication materials, and technical assistance in support of emergency management projects
• Use qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze emergency management data and programs
• Develop trainings, policies, tools, and guidance documents related to conducting continuous improvement in emergency management
• Lead projects related to emergency management and continuous improvement with minimal oversight, including the management of other staff, high-quality deliverables, and timelines
• Engage with and work directly with government clients to understand project requirements, scope tasks, and collaborate and execute project activities
• Synthesize results of analysis into written products, data visualizations, and oral presentations

Required Qualifications:

• A relevant Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in emergency management, homeland security, public policy, political science, other social sciences, or other relevant field
• Minimum six years of professional experience, with relevant professional experience in an emergency-management related position (preferably with some experience working for or supporting FEMA), and at least three years overseeing projects or tasks
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, product development skills, and attention-to-detail
• Understanding of emergency management principles, programs, and requirements, including mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery, National Incident Management System (NIMS), the Incident Command System (ICS), the National Response Framework (NRF), and National Disaster Response Framework (NDRF)
• Experience leading analytical work including data collection, analysis, and data interpretation
• Understanding of project management fundamentals and experience developing detailed project work plans
• Knowledge of FEMA headquarters program offices
• Ability to earn a US security clearance and/or DHS Suitability - requires US Citizenship
• Experience assessing, developing, or implementing FEMA programs, particularly response and recovery programs

Additional Information:

Based on eligibility and job status, Cadmus offers an excellent benefits package to include: medical, dental, vision, company paid disability and life insurance, 401(k) program, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, voluntary time off (VTO), tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance program, other optional benefits and various bonus programs.

The estimated starting salary for this position is $85,000. The actual salary may be higher and will be determined by several factors, including relevant work experience, education, skills, and market competitiveness.

We value the critical role safety and health protocols contribute to everyone’s success at Cadmus, and work together to align and comply with all federal, state, and local safety and health mandates related to COVID to ensure a safe and valuable work environment.

Cadmus is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination. Cadmus is committed to providing a respectful workplace where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation (including gender identity and/or expression), national origin, military and veteran status, physical and mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Learn more about Cadmus by visiting our website at: http://www.cadmusgroup.com