Emergency Preparedness Analyst

Open Until Filled GENERAL DESCRIPTION

To identify vital critical infrastructure within the State of Wyoming that, in the case of incapacity or destruction of such systems or assets, would have a debilitating impact on security, economic security, public health, or public safety. Assist private companies, businesses, and the public sector in developing protection methods to minimize the effects of natural or manmade attacks or disasters.

Engage with protection of all 16 sectors of the Critical Infrastructure (Chemical, Commercial Facilities, Communications, Critical Manufacturing, Dams, Defense Industrial Base, Emergency Services, Energy, Financial Services, Food and Agriculture, Government Facilities, Healthcare and Public Health, Information Technology, Nuclear Reactors, Materials, and Waste, Transportation Systems and Water & Wastewater) with a particular focus on the Communications Sector. The Communications infrastructure includes broadcasting, cable, satellite, wireless, and wireline capabilities, as well as the transport networks that support the Internet and other key information systems.

Serves as a member of the Wyoming Cyber Assistance Response Effort (CARE) team by assisting with the planning, reviewing, vetting, response, and exercise processes to ensure cyber efforts are coordinated and efficient.

Serves as a Critical Infrastructure Analyst and key team member for the Wyoming Information Analysis Team (WIAT) located at the Division of Criminal Investigation. This position coordinates closely with the federal Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's Protective Security Advisor and Cyber Security Advisor, as well as the DHS I&A Intelligence Officer.

Basic radio and communications knowledge is expected to support deployments of HLS's communications equipment to support local jurisdiction. They will be a backup for testing of the FNARS (FEMA National Radio System) located at HLS.

Due to the nature of the information being received and shared, this position requires the ability to qualify for a Secret clearance through the federal Department of Homeland Security.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!

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Human Resource Contact:
Nicki Reitmeyer –  – nicki.reitmeyer

• Serves as one of the state's subject matter experts and partner development coordinator in the critical infrastructure space, including public-private partnerships. This requires constant interaction and development of trust with federal, state, and local agencies and the private sector owners and operators. The major focus is on Critical Infrastructure partners within the Communications Sector. Analyze vulnerabilities, monitor threats, and develop strategies to help mitigate those vulnerabilities and threats from natural disasters, cyberattacks, and physical attacks.
• Serves as an HLS representative to the WIAT as a Critical Infrastructure Analyst who works closely with state and federal partners to analyze threats to critical infrastructure and provide subject matter expertise in the writing of WIAT products for dissemination to appropriate audiences. Serves as a member of the pre-and post-travel briefing team for state employees.
• Assist with overseeing and coordinating efforts to improve, protect, and manage communications infrastructure within the agency and systems within the state. Collaborate with other federal, state, and local government agencies to develop strategies, policies, and procedures to safeguard critical communications networks. Work with others to coordinate incident response efforts during communication infrastructure disruptions. Help with the development and maintenance of emergency response and recovery plans relating to communications infrastructure.
  
  Help ensure that public/private communications networks/systems have resilience and redundancy built in using the PACE (Primary, Alternate, Contingent, Emergency) framework principles.
• This position serves as a member of the CARE team and participates in the planning and response processes for the team. This team includes state, federal, and local partners.
• Assist 24/7 emergency deployment of mobile support and interoperable communications during emergencies, disasters, acts of terrorism, and/or by order of the Governor. Assist with planning, developing, and implementing incident command interoperable communication plans.…