Emergency Management Specialist

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Emergency Management Specialist
In this role you will….

• Manage all-hazards emergency management programs, including Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Defense Support to Civil Authorities (DSCA).
• Support BUMED Operations Center and Crisis Action Team (CAT) training and operations.
• Maintain emergency notification systems across all platforms.
• Develop and update SOPs and training modules for the Federal Coordinating Center (FCC).
• Facilitate interagency meetings, manage action tracking, and report on resource requests.
• Plan, participate in, and assess exercises such as Ultimate Caduceus and Citadel Shield/Solid Curtain, including planning, execution, and post-exercise reporting.
• Utilize systems such as TRAC2ES, JPATS, and the BUMED PREP portal to ensure access, data integrity, and information sharing.
• Travel as required to FCCs and related sites to support exercises and other operational activities.
• Additional duties as assigned

Experience Requirements:

• Completion of the Federal Coordinating Center (FCC) Course within the last 3 years.
• U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for a security clearance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience supporting DSCA, COOP, and NDMS operations.
• Demonstrated experience planning and executing emergency management exercises.
• Familiarity with TRAC2ES, JPATS, and NDMS systems.
• Proven ability to develop training materials, after-action reports, and exercise documentation per federal standards.
• Comprehensive understanding of all phases of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and revising policies, SOPs, CONOPS, and implementation plans.
• Advanced knowledge of DoD interagency coordination and policy processes.
• Strong database management and reporting skills.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, Security Studies, Public Policy, Information Security, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or 10 years of progressively responsible experience in lieu of a degree.

Desired Requirements:

• Experience supporting or working within Navy hospitals.
• Prior participation in large-scale Navy Medicine exercises.
• Completion of specialized DoD or Navy emergency management training programs.
• Knowledge of Navy Medicine operations and procedures.

Security Clearance Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for a security clearance.

Other Requirements:

• May be required to move equipment/files weighing up to 50 pounds
• May require sedentary work at least 50% of the time
• Reports to a physical location which occasionally requires the ability to traverse between buildings
• Ability to manage stress with a high degree of maturity/professionalism
• Demonstrated critical thinking and leadership skills and the ability to work well with others
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Watermark provides salary ranges with job postings in states where it is legally required; any other salary ranges associated with our postings are third party estimates and may not be an accurate reflection of Watermark’s total compensation package. Multiple considerations are taken into account when determining the final salary/hourly rate, including but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, education and certifications, relevant work experience, related skills and competencies, as well as Federal Government Contract Labor Categories. Central to Watermark’s employment philosophy is the wellbeing of our employees which is why we offer a robust benefits package and wellness program alongside of annual base compensation.
Watermark is an equal opportunity employer. All terms and conditions of employment are established without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

*This position is contingent on contract award.*