Strategic Planning Branch Manager

Title: Strategic Planning Branch Manager #00054

Agency: Department of Emergency Management

Location: VDEM Headquarters

Hiring Range: $85,000-$90,000

• Lead a dynamic team responsible for developing and maintaining Virginia’s emergency management plans and strategies.
• Supervise staff day to day, providing constructive supervision to improve individual performance.
• Ensure plans are consistent with organizational objectives and comply with state and federal law.
• Develop project plans, identify critical tasks, schedule tasks with realistic time frames, and complete deliverables on schedule.
• Maintain and update the Strategic Planning Branch external website, internal SharePoint, and MS Office Teams sites for accessibility.
• Maintain, publish, and present the State Hazard Mitigation Plan.
• Co‑coordinate with other state agencies, NGOs and private entities to develop and maintain their portions of the plan.
• Utilize exercise and real‑world event after‑action reports to update plans.
• Act as the primary VDEM representative to FEMA Region 3 Planning and Operations Branch.
• Achieve and maintain Enhanced status by complying with FEMA policy guide requirements.
• One day of telework per week is available; regular onsite presence is required.

• Emergency management experience at local, state, or federal levels, including planning and operations.
• Demonstrated understanding of emergency management principles, best practices, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to author and edit emergency plans.
• Experience supervising individual employees and using performance management principles.
• Leadership and facilitation skills with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of inclusive emergency planning and management best practices.
• Project and program management experience, including timeline development and stakeholder coordination.
• Knowledge of FEMA planning guidance (CPG 101, CPG 201) and core capabilities.
• Understanding of THIRA and SPR processes and alignment with training, exercising, and grants.
• Strong analytical, evaluation, and communication skills to senior leadership.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Preferred:
  Equivalent combination of training and experience in homeland security, public administration, or related discipline.

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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