Emergency Preparedness Analyst

CONCEPT SOLUTIONS LLC•Washington, DC

5h•$75,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Concept Solutions is seeking an experienced Emergency Preparedness Analyst to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at the Washington Operations Center Complex (WOCC). This position supports the FAA's Command, Control, and Communications (C3) office, which is responsible for ensuring emergency operations are maintained during national emergencies, natural disasters, equipment malfunctions, and other significant disruptions. The C3 office plays a critical role in maintaining operational continuity and restoring essential communication services expeditiously when disruptions occur. Working closely with FAA executives, Lines of Business, Staff Offices, and federal interagency partners, the Emergency Preparedness Analyst will support national emergency preparedness and response activities, policy development, operational planning, and emergency management exercises. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of federal emergency management frameworks, operational continuity, and interagency coordination, along with the initiative and analytical skills to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in any field that includes or is supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following disciplines: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
Knowledge of national emergency preparedness and operational continuity policies and procedures.
Understanding of the FAA's mission, organizational structure, and operations.
Knowledge of homeland security structures, doctrine, and plans, including the National Response Framework (NRF) and National Incident Management System (NIMS).
Understanding of emergency operations and incident management at the federal agency level.
Knowledge of federal interagency processes or military staff experience.
Experience collaborating across offices, organizations, and federal agencies to accomplish shared mission objectives.
Knowledge or experience with the National Exercise Program (NEP) and Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP), including planning, executing, controlling, or evaluating discussion-based, functional, and full-scale exercises.
Knowledge or experience with the National Continuity Program and Federal Continuity Directive 1 (FCD-1) requirements.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate briefings and reports for senior executives.
Demonstrated initiative, professionalism, sound judgment, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing diverse projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

Support and conduct emergency operations policy analysis, planning, documentation, and coordination to strengthen FAA preparedness and response capabilities.
Prepare for and support emergency operations exercises, including analysis of operations, exercise coordination, and post-exercise reporting.
Develop, review, and maintain FAA emergency operations plans, orders, handbooks, policies, and procedures.
Assist in planning, conducting, controlling, and evaluating FAA participation in National Exercise Program exercises, as well as other interagency and internal exercises.
Develop after-action reports and improvement plans following exercises and real-world emergency events.
Track implementation of improvement plans and corrective actions to strengthen emergency response capabilities and operational readiness.
Collaborate with FAA stakeholders and federal agency partners to support emergency preparedness initiatives and continuity of operations.