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Emergency Management Planner

Company: Aretum

Job Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Job Type: FULL_TIME - (HYBRID)

Date Posted: April 07, 2025

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ARETUM, a prominent government contracting company specializing in technology-enabled mission support services, is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Emergency Management Planner to join our team. In this role, you will contribute to the development and execution of emergency management plans aimed at enhancing resilience and response capabilities in the face of disasters.

ARETUM LLC (ARETUM) provides innovative solutions and exceptional service to Federal clients across various sectors, including Next Generation Analytics, Engineering Services, Training Services, IT Systems, Cyber Security, PMO Support, and Financial Consulting. Our mission is to deliver technology-driven solutions tailored to the unique needs of our government clients, ensuring they meet their objectives efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities

Emergency Management Planners will be responsible for providing planning support, operational research, project management, planning and facilitating meetings and correspondence, coordinating planning efforts, and developing and writing plans using the FEMA Six-Step Planning Process.

  • Assist in the development and implementation of emergency management plans and related documentation.
  • Support the coordination of disaster preparedness and response efforts in collaboration with various stakeholders.
  • Conduct training sessions and workshops to enhance community awareness and preparedness.
  • Participate in exercises and drills to evaluate and improve response strategies.
  • Research and analyze best practices in emergency management to inform planning efforts.

  • Emergency management experience, to include knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS).
  • Recognized training, experience and/or education in business, civilian government or military emergency management operations or planning.
  • Experience and applied knowledge working within the relevant region (if applicable).
  • Experience and expertise with a formal planning process (i.e., Federal Plan Development Process (DHS National Planning training), the FEMA Operational Planning Manual (FOPM) and the Six-Step Planning Process, the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP), and/or DOD’s Joint Planning and Execution System (JOPES).
  • An active Top Secret clearance

In addition to the above, the following qualifications are required:

  • Minimum of four (4) years of emergency management planning experience.
  • A documented work history demonstrating success at increasing levels of responsibility; project complexity in the areas of disaster response and recovery planning, including supervisory and team leadership positions as well as knowledge of team member roles.
  • A sound understanding of emergency management response programs and FEMA’s role in coordinating the federal response to support state and local partners.
  • A demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate and collaborate with planning partners or other multi-disciplinary teams.

Aretum is committed to fostering a workplace rooted in excellence, integrity, and equal opportunity for all. We adhere to merit-based hiring practices, ensuring that all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the job, without preference or consideration of factors unrelated to job performance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aretum complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

We are proud to support our nation’s veterans and military families, providing career opportunities that honor their service and experience.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact our Talent Acquisition team for assistance.

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development

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