Emergency Management Manager

Amentum•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking an Emergency Management Manager to work onsite in Alice Springs, Australia. The role develops, implements, and oversees emergency management, safety, and preparedness programs; ensures regulatory compliance; coordinates emergency response activities; directs emergency operations programs; and provides guidance on hazard mitigation and operational resilience. It involves frequent interaction with internal leadership, external agencies, and emergency management personnel. The position requires U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance with a minimum CI polygraph. The role includes occasional travel (10–15%) and field work approximately 10–25% of the time. The successful candidate must pass a fit-for-duty evaluation and must be at least 18 years old and able to fluently read, write, and speak English. This is a safety-sensitive position. Employment is contingent on successfully completing drug screening, and employees must comply with company drug and alcohol policies. Employees are responsible for supporting Amentum’s safety culture, completing required training and self-aid/buddy-aid responsibilities as applicable, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams. Employees must follow the Amentum Quality Policy, applicable quality-system documents and customer contracts, and all operational, safety, quality, and environmental plans, procedures, and policies relevant to their work.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph.
Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
Relevant experience in Emergency Management, Fire Operations, Engineering, Business, or an Incident Command System (ICS) role.
Experience in hazard identification, screening, risk assessment, consequence analysis, drills, and exercises.
Experience developing management plans, reports, and emergency planning documentation.
Ability to work professionally with minimal supervision.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
Active driver’s license.
At least 18 years of age.
Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Must pass a fit-for-duty evaluation.
Must successfully complete the required drug screening and comply with company drug and alcohol policies.
Must comply with applicable operational, safety, quality, and environmental plans, procedures, and policies.

Nice To Haves

Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or Safety Trained Supervisor (STS).
Prior experience in multi-site or base operations support environments.
Training in safety procedures such as Confined Space Entry, Working at Heights, PPE, Lockout/Tagout, trench work, or heavy machinery safety.
Experience working with DOE emergency management and continuity orders.
Knowledge of incident management systems such as ICS or the Australian Inter-Service Incident Management System.
10 or more years of experience in disaster or emergency planning, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and monitor companywide safety programs, policies, and emergency management plans.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.
Conduct emergency response, life safety, and hazard-based training, including industrial hygiene, chemical hazards, and fire safety.
Respond to emergencies, incidents, and accidents; investigate causes and recommend corrective actions.
Conduct safety surveys and hazard assessments; identify and mitigate occupational risks.
Lead development and updates of hazard analyses, All Hazards Threat Assessments (AHTA), emergency action guides, and emergency management plans.
Coordinate and direct Emergency Operations System activities, the Emergency Operations Center, Watch Office, Duty Officer program, All Hazard Survey program, and risk assessments.
Serve as liaison with municipal, state, federal, and international emergency management agencies as applicable.
Maintain emergency facilities such as Emergency Action Rooms or Off-Site Locations.
Provide training and instruction to Incident Management Teams, staff, and stakeholders on emergency procedures and preparedness.
Support development of performance measures, process improvement efforts, and organizational change initiatives relating to safety and emergency operations.
Supervise and provide technical and administrative oversight to emergency management personnel and subcontractors.
Ensure timely completion of all required federal, state, and local reporting.
Establish goals, priorities, and schedules in alignment with client and contractual requirements.
Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.
As applicable, complete required training and self-aid/buddy-aid responsibilities, participate in emergency response tasks, and serve on safety committees and teams.
Carry out job activities in compliance with Amentum quality-system documents, customer contracts, and applicable operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements.