Senior Project Analyst

We are seeking a Senior Project Analyst to join the Integrated Water Management Group in our Sacramento office. This position offers opportunities to lead and contribute to a broad range of water resources planning, public safety training, and emergency management initiatives.

The Senior Project Analyst is a seasoned professional capable of applying advanced emergency management standards, project analysis, and technical evaluation. This role requires independent judgment in developing emergency management initiatives, leading multi-disciplinary project teams, delivering HSEEP-aligned training exercises, and supporting complex multi‑agency coordination efforts.

• Direct the complete Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) lifecycle, including designing, developing, and executing tabletop, functional, full‑scale exercises, seminars, and workshops.
• Lead curriculum modernization, training policy creation, and adult learning workshops for public safety, emergency response, and client personnel.
• Lead the development of comprehensive exercise materials such as playbooks, simulation tools, evaluation guides, and executive presentations.
• Facilitate post‑exercise evaluations and author final After‑Action Reports (AARs) and Improvement Plans (IPs).

• Serve as Project Manager or Task Order Manager on complex emergency management and water resources contracts, taking responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality control, and deliverable tracking.
• Manage and mentor project staff, fostering professional development while coordinating with registered civil engineers, flood management, and dam safety specialists.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops, risk assessments, and multi‑disciplinary project alignment meetings across state and local public safety agencies.
• Provide responsive technical and field support during client emergency activations, including potential deployment in Incident Command System (ICS) or Planning Section roles.

• Maintain strong client relationships and serve as a primary contact across multi‑agency initiatives.
• Drive business development efforts by leading capture strategies, client needs assessments, proposal preparation, project cost estimation, and scope development to expand emergency management services.

• 10+ years’ experience working on water resources, emergency management, dam safety, public safety, or other related analytical projects.
• 10+ years’ experience in high‑level facilitation and curriculum development for public safety and emergency management professionals
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience designing, executing, and facilitating emergency management exercises.
• Completion of IC 100, IC 120, IC 130, IC 200, IS 700, and IS 800 training courses.

• Bachelor's degree required;
  Master degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, or a related field (completed or in progress) strongly preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required.
• Certified Emergency Disaster Professional (CEDP) required.
• Master Instructor certification or equivalent required.

• Superior written and verbal communication skills, including executive briefing, technical writing, and workshop facilitation capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project financials, deliverables, and multi‑priority schedules under state agency contracts.
• Familiarity with emergency mass notification platforms (e.g., Everbridge), public safety communications, and critical infrastructure protection standards.
• Ability to work independently as a practice leader and collaboratively…