Emergency Preparedness Training Facility Manager

GP Strategies Government Solutions Inc•Anniston, AL

9h•Onsite

About The Position

GP Strategies Government Solutions is seeking an experienced Emergency Preparedness Training Facility Manager to oversee the operation and readiness of training venues supporting advanced emergency preparedness and response programs for first responders across the United States. The role manages day-to-day facility operations, coordinates instructor scheduling, ensures venues support curriculum requirements, and oversees preparation and recovery of training environments before and after instructional activities and exercises. The manager supports realistic, hands-on training in emergency response, incident management, disaster preparedness, hazardous materials response, mass casualty events, and other public safety disciplines. The position is based in Anniston, Alabama, and is full-time and benefits eligible. Relocation assistance is available for qualified non-local candidates. U.S. citizenship is required under federal contract requirements. This position is contingent upon a potential contract award and satisfaction of applicable company or contractual background investigations and eligibility requirements.

Requirements

At least five years of experience managing training facilities, training operations, or similar operational environments.
Experience coordinating instructor schedules and supporting training program delivery.
Experience preparing, managing, and recovering training venues and facilities.
Experience supporting complex training environments with multiple stakeholders and operational requirements.
Knowledge of emergency preparedness, emergency management, disaster response, public safety, military operations, homeland security, or related fields.
Strong organizational, scheduling, and operational management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and scheduling systems.
Ability to obtain and maintain required government security, suitability, or background investigation requirements.
U.S. citizenship, as required by federal contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting emergency management, homeland security, public safety, military, law enforcement, fire service, or EMS training programs.
Familiarity with first responder training environments and exercise support operations.
Experience supporting large-scale exercises, simulations, or disaster preparedness training programs.
Knowledge of National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) principles.
Experience managing training facilities involving realistic emergency response scenarios.

Responsibilities

Manage daily operations of assigned training facilities and venues supporting emergency preparedness and response training programs.
Coordinate instructor scheduling and facility utilization to support delivery of training courses and exercises.
Configure training venues to meet curriculum and exercise requirements.
Oversee preparation, setup, inspection, recovery, and reset of facilities before and after training events.
Coordinate with instructors, operations personnel, support staff, and program leadership to execute training activities effectively and safely.
Ensure training environments meet operational, safety, and quality standards.
Support realistic training scenarios, simulations, and full-scale exercises for first responder audiences.
Monitor facility readiness and identify opportunities to improve training effectiveness and operational efficiency.
Assist with resource planning, scheduling, logistics coordination, and operational reporting.
Ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, safety requirements, and contractual obligations.
Provide customer service and support to instructors, participants, stakeholders, and leadership.