Emergency Preparedness Training Program Manager

GP Strategies Government Solutions Inc•Anniston, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

GP Strategies Government Solutions is seeking an experienced Emergency Preparedness Training Program/Project Manager to lead a large-scale training delivery program supporting first responders and emergency management professionals across the United States. The position oversees the day-to-day execution of a complex emergency preparedness and response training program delivering training and exercise services to public safety personnel. The manager provides operational leadership, program oversight, workforce management, and customer engagement while ensuring effective delivery in a dynamic, mission-critical environment. The role includes overall program management, supervision and development of personnel, government customer engagement, and oversight of schedules, staffing, performance metrics, quality standards, resources, and contractual requirements. Training areas include incident management, mass casualty response, natural disaster response, CBRNE incidents, and terrorism preparedness and response. The manager supports realistic, full-scale emergency response exercises and maintains compliance with safety, security, regulatory, and contractual requirements. The position is full-time, benefits-eligible, and onsite in Anniston, Alabama. Relocation assistance is available for qualified non-local candidates. U.S. citizenship is required under federal contract requirements. This is a contingent position, dependent on the successful award of the contract and completion of applicable company or contractual investigations and eligibility requirements. A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred, though equivalent experience may be considered.

Requirements

Minimum of four years of recent experience within the last seven years managing and supervising program operations.
Demonstrated project or program management experience supporting complex operations.
Experience leading and supervising large teams in a dynamic operational environment.
Experience interfacing directly with government customers, senior leaders, or key stakeholders.
Experience in emergency management, emergency response, disaster preparedness, public safety, military operations, homeland security, law enforcement, fire service, EMS, or a related field.
Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining operational excellence.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and business management tools.
Ability to obtain and maintain required government security, suitability, or background investigation requirements.
U.S. citizenship is required in accordance with federal contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Public Administration, Business Management, Public Safety, Military Science, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
Experience serving in a senior emergency management, emergency response, or public safety leadership role.
Prior responsibility for managing large-scale training, exercise, preparedness, or response programs.
Experience supporting federal, state, or local government emergency preparedness initiatives.
Knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS).
Experience supporting first responder training programs.
Background in law enforcement, fire and rescue, emergency medical services, military operations, homeland security, disaster response, or CBRNE environments.
Professional certifications related to emergency management, project management, homeland security, preparedness, or public safety.

Responsibilities

Provide overall management and operational oversight of a comprehensive emergency preparedness training program.
Lead, supervise, and develop personnel supporting program execution.
Serve as the primary interface with government representatives and key stakeholders.
Plan, coordinate, execute, and continuously improve training and exercise activities.
Oversee program schedules, staffing, performance metrics, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
Manage program resources for efficient and effective delivery of training services.
Support training programs in incident management, mass casualty response, natural disaster response, CBRNE incidents, and terrorism preparedness and response.
Foster collaboration among instructors, subject matter experts, operations personnel, and stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with safety, security, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
Support realistic, full-scale emergency response exercises and preparedness activities.
Develop and maintain positive customer relationships while promoting mission success and operational excellence.
Prepare and present program reports, briefings, and status updates to senior leadership and government officials.