Disaster Response Logistics - Reservist (On Call)

ICF • Reston, VA

4d • $67,355 - $114,503 • Remote

About The Position

ICF is seeking experienced emergency management professionals to join its Disaster Response Logistics Section Reservist Cadre. This on-call role supports the ICS Logistics Section in providing the facilities, supplies, resources, and services needed for incident operations. Assignments are activated according to project and disaster operational needs and may involve deployment to Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs), Joint Field Offices (JFOs), Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs), client sites, field locations, or remote environments. Deployment opportunities are not guaranteed and may vary in duration, location, and frequency.

Reservists are typically activated for disaster events, emergency exercises, planning projects, and surge support. Candidates must be prepared to deploy with limited notice, work flexible schedules that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, and support incident operations in dynamic, fast-paced environments. ICF on-call employees are scheduled as work becomes available and may accept or decline assignments. They may work on concurrent projects outside ICF assignments if there is no conflict of interest.

The position contributes to response and recovery work for federal, state, territorial, tribal, and local governments. It supports incident operations by coordinating logistics such as facilities, transportation, communications, supplies, equipment, and responder support services.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of professional experience in logistics, emergency management, disaster response, supply chain operations, military logistics, public sector operations, facilities management, transportation coordination, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in actual incident management, emergency operations, or emergency logistics response.
• At least 2 years of professional experience coordinating resources, personnel, equipment, facilities, or operational support in logistics, supply, and services.
• At least 2 years of professional experience producing reports, plans, briefings, documentation, or decision-support products.
• Completion of FEMA/NIMS ICS courses 100, 200, 700, and 800.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Records check.
• Willingness and ability to travel by air and vehicle on short notice, including national deployments and work during evenings and weekends in rapidly changing operational environments.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills, including balancing concurrent projects and short-turn deliverables.
• Proactive, collaborative, team-oriented approach; seeks input early and communicates risks and issues promptly.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Demonstrated record of supporting a team and achieving successful business results.
• Strong written and verbal communication, emotional intelligence, critical thinking, integrity, and ethics.
• Ability to build organizational capability, motivate partners and staff, support engagement, and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management software.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, Homeland Security, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working within an Emergency Operations Center or similar environment.
• Experience supporting large-scale resource coordination for services and supplies, especially in the ICS Logistics Section.
• Experience with logistics software, resource-tracking systems, or inventory management platforms.
• Experience working with federal, state, tribal, territorial, or local government partners.
• Completion of FEMA/NIMS ICS courses 300 and 400.
• For Logistics Section Chief-level roles: deployment experience in the PSC role and ICS training, including E/G/L 0191 and E/L 0967, and Type 1–3 experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the ordering, tracking, deployment, and accountability of personnel, equipment, supplies, and other resources; monitor utilization, identify shortages, and maintain awareness of operational needs.
• Coordinate logistics supporting emergency response and recovery, including transportation, facilities, communications, equipment, responder sustainment, lodging, and food services.
• Support EOC activations, operational briefings, planning meetings, and incident management activities, including documentation, reporting, and information sharing.
• Coordinate with Operations, Planning, Finance & Administration, Command Staff, vendors, contractors, and partner organizations to support incident objectives and priorities.
• Assist with establishing and operating emergency management facilities, ensuring workspace, communications, equipment, technology, and support services meet mission requirements.
• Support deployment readiness, disaster recovery operations, resource planning, operational transitions, and logistical requirements for field teams and stakeholders.
• Apply NIMS and ICS principles in emergency response and recovery operations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed