Emergency Management Specialist with Land Mobile Radio Expertise

GD Information Technology•Chantilly, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an emergency management specialist who is technically proficient in land mobile radio (LMR) and mass communications operations. The successful candidate will oversee and maintain critical communications capabilities in support of daily and emergency operations at multiple work locations. You will interface with radio managers, users, and technical support personnel to ensure emergency and mass communications requirements are met and maintained for emergency management, continuity, and test, training, and exercise needs.

Requirements

2–4 years of hands-on experience with encrypted trunked and/or conventional LMR systems (e.g., Motorola, EF Johnson) and other communications devices (e.g., satellite phones, LMR interoperability solutions) used to support emergency and continuity operations.
Experience with mass notification applications for alerting computer networks and phones (e.g., cellular, VoIP).
Familiarity with RF theory/propagation, antenna systems, basic LMR network design, key management facilities, key variable loader, and portable radio battery management processes.
Strong familiarity with the National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System, and Federal Continuity requirements.
ICS 100, 200, 700, 800, and FEMA Level I Professional Continuity Practitioner certifications/training.
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph clearance.
US Citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

ICS 300 and 400 certifications/training.
COMSEC Custodian certification/training.

Responsibilities

Oversee encrypted P25-compliant trunked LMR network, BDAs, and portable/mobile radio cache.
Maintain radio, battery, and accessories inventory for the enterprise.
Program and update radios, develop codeplugs, and complete LMR analytical tasks.
Coordinate with LMR technical service provider on maintenance, software updates, and performance related concerns.
Provide technical LMR support, analysis, and guidance to non-HQ sites and coordinate with host radio system owner to address agency operational requirements.
Ensure that all sites have the necessary support to identify, develop, and maintain identified communications interoperability agreements and capabilities with local, state, and federal agencies, as appropriate.
Serve as the primary lead for monitoring and maintenance of an enterprise-wide automated notification system to provide alerts to a variety of devices.
Create and maintain SOPs, training, job aids, and other governance documents.
Develop, maintain, and deliver training in support of site use requirements.
Support diverse emergency management tasks including development and maintenance of response plans, standard operating procedures, training (on-site and remote), and other mission-critical needs per DoDI 6055.17 and agency directives.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Competitive pay
Paid time off
Full-flex work week
Variety of medical plan options
Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
Ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars to 401(k) up to IRS annual limits
Company match for 401(k)
Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time
Holidays
Paid parental leave
Paid military leave
Paid bereavement leave
Paid jury duty leave
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance