Emergency Communications Program Specialist

Arc Aspicio•Washington, DC

3d•$93,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Interested in working in an innovative, collaborative environment with motivated, social people? At Arc Aspicio, you can join a leading consulting firm that specializes in human capital, data analytics, management, and strategy professional services to deliver compelling solutions. Consultants join our practice focused on mission-critical projects and quickly learn to contribute to and grow our company across multiple projects. We invest in hiring, mentoring, and training smart, diverse, and self-driven professionals interested in all aspects of the company and our homeland security and Government clients. We are looking for people who are willing to share ideas and work as part of a collaborative, innovative team. The Emergency Communications Program Specialist supports our Federal clients in evaluating the implementation, effectiveness, and operational readiness of emergency communications, public alerting, and warning technologies. Ideal candidates have at least 10 years of professional experience and at least 6 years of relevant experience in emergency management, public safety communications, and emergency alerting systems. Arc Aspicio is currently working in a hybrid work environment where work will be performed at client sites, the Arc Aspicio DC office, and remotely. All candidates must live in the Washington, DC area at the time of employment.

Requirements

10 years of professional work experience
6 years of relevant experience in emergency management, public safety communications, homeland security, emergency preparedness
Bachelor’s Degree (minimum) required with at least 18 years of professional experience or Master’s Degree with at least 10 years of professional experience
U.S. Citizenship only (no dual citizenship). Currently holds a Public Trust level clearance or have the ability to obtain and maintain a position of trust/Federal security clearance
Knowledge of emergency communications, public alerting and warning systems, communications interoperability, situational awareness technologies, or related public safety systems
Experience assessing existing operational environments and identifying opportunities to improve technology adoption, integration, effectiveness, and readiness
Proven to be flexible and thrive in a dynamic, ambiguous, and complex work environment and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Outstanding written and oral communication and collaboration skills and strong leadership potential
Ability to collaborate and work effectively remotely and in-person
Technologically savvy, especially with Microsoft products and use of collaboration tools like SharePoint
Desire to join a consulting firm and learn business concepts; loves to collaborate and reach out to get involved in company events, offerings, and special projects
Ability to work in the Washington, DC metro area and travel to different locations
Critical Skills: Executive presence, entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic, collaborative mind-set, excellent problem-solving skills, and interest in working in a consulting firm. Interest in working on assignments outside of one project is strongly desired

Nice To Haves

Experience with FEMA, DHS, CISA, emergency management, public safety, or homeland security programs.
Experience working with State, Local, Tribal, or Territorial (SLTT) governments
Knowledge of emergency alerting and warning systems, including IPAWS
Experience supporting grant-funded programs, capability assessments, or preparedness initiatives
Familiarity with emergency management frameworks, preparedness doctrines, exercises, or operational planning

Responsibilities

Work with Federal, state, tribal, territorial, and local stakeholders to identify operational needs, technical requirements, implementation challenges, and capability improvement opportunities related to emergency management technologies
Conduct assessments of emergency communications, public warning, alerting, and supporting technology infrastructures to evaluate operational effectiveness, readiness, and alignment with program objectives
Evaluate the implementation and use of emergency management technologies, including public alerting, communications interoperability, situational awareness, and related preparedness capabilities
Assess the compatibility, integration, and effectiveness of technology solutions within existing emergency management and public safety environments
Facilitate stakeholder interviews, workshops, data collection efforts, and site visits to gather information and validate assessment findings
Coordinate with emergency management agencies, public safety organizations, technology vendors, grant recipients, and program stakeholders throughout assessment and evaluation activities
Provide guidance and training to stakeholders regarding technology adoption, operational best practices, implementation considerations, and capability sustainment
Communicate complex technical and operational information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
Advise client leadership on technology modernization initiatives, implementation strategies, operational risks, and opportunities to enhance emergency preparedness and public warning capabilities
Take on new responsibilities and learn the mission/business while maintaining an excellent attention to detail, finding ways to exceed client expectations
Contribute to company service areas beyond just the project to build new skills and help the company grow by developing our capabilities and selling new business
Contribute to our company culture, which promotes collaboration, learning, and helping others to grow and develop
Collaborate with our clients to solve tough problems, delivering outstanding client service, and achieving mission results
Apply excellent consulting, business analysis, and communications skills to quickly identify problems, analyze challenges, and recommend solutions to our team and our clients