SME Disaster Response & Preparedness - Dunn Loring VA
Listed on 2026-07-16
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Government
Emergency Crisis Mgmt/ Disaster Relief -
Management
Emergency Crisis Mgmt/ Disaster Relief
Subject Matter Expert (Disaster Response and Preparedness)
Ho-Chunk Inc. Management Services (HCIMS) is seeking a full-time Subject Matter Expert (Disaster Response and Preparedness). The Subject Matter Expert (Disaster Response and Preparedness) leads disaster response, preparedness, and contingency planning programs supporting domestic and international security operations. The position develops emergency management policies, conducts training and exercises, coordinates with government and international partners, and deploys worldwide in support of crisis response, evacuation, and disaster relief missions.
The position is based in Dunn Loring, VA.
Essential Functions
- Develop and maintain emergency management, disaster response, contingency, and operational readiness plans, policies, and procedures.
- Coordinate domestic and overseas preparedness activities and evaluate emergency response capabilities to support mission readiness.
- Conduct risk, hazard, and vulnerability assessments and recommend mitigation strategies for security and disaster operations.
- Develop mission-specific response procedures, deployment concepts, equipment requirements, and operational guidance.
- Design, deliver, and evaluate disaster response, urban search and rescue, life-safety, and preparedness training programs.
- Lead tabletop, functional, and field exercises to validate emergency plans and improve operational effectiveness.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for search and rescue, post-disaster operations, swift water operations, rope rescue systems, and victim extrication.
- Coordinate planning, training, and deployments with federal, state, local, military, international, and non-governmental partners.
- Provide expert guidance to senior leaders and overseas personnel regarding contingency planning and emergency preparedness.
- Deploy domestically and internationally, including austere and high-threat environments, in support of emergency, evacuation, and disaster response operations.
Supervisory Responsibility None required for this position.
Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
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