Emergency Management Specialist

About Watermark

Watermark is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business founded by USAF veterans in 2007. Our subject matter experts specialize in security and risk management and are intimately familiar with DoD security programs and mission requirements. We are guided by core values of perspective, passion, communication, integrity, ethics, and balance in all we do.

• 100% employer‑paid medical insurance
• ample paid leave
• free employee assistance program
• competitive 401k savings plan
• focus on physical, mental, emotional, and financial well‑being

• Assess Emergency Management (EM), CBRNE, and COOP hazards and threats
• Conduct CBRN and HAZMAT preparedness and survivability and force health protection assessments
• Use policies, plans, and procedures to manage diverse emergencies including natural disasters, accidents, and hostile incidents
• Determine vulnerabilities of assets and infrastructure
• Contribute to All Hazards Threat Assessments (AHTA) development and validation
• Apply risk assessment techniques to support enterprise risk management
• Recommend risk‑reducing actions to protect mission‑critical assets
• Write highly technical reports and brief findings to stakeholders
• Collaborate with team and staff on mission activities and product quality control

• 7+ years planning, managing, or assessing emergency management or related activities
• Expert knowledge of risk management, security operations, and advanced security technologies
• Knowledge of EM risk management processes such as AHTA and capability‑based assessment
• Technical report writing for emergency management and preparedness assessments
• Knowledge of Health Force Protection is a plus
• Familiarity with the DoD Mission Assurance Construct
• Familiarity with Air Force EM, CBRNE, and COOP programs is a plus
• Demonstrated knowledge of protecting classified and sensitive information

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is highly desirable
• Professional certification in emergency management or business continuity such as CEM or CBPC is highly desirable
• Hazmat certifications aligned with DoD, DOT, or OSHA are highly desirable
• NFPA certifications are a plus

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

• Must travel up to 25% per year and hold a valid U.S. passport
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as filing and scanning
• Work may be sedentary 50% of the time
• Occasional building traversal required at a physical location
• Manage stress with maturity and professionalism
• Demonstrate critical thinking, leadership, and teamwork
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Other duties as assigned
• Position contingent on contract award

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.