Emergency Preparedness Training Program Manager

GP Strategies Government Solutions•Anniston, AL

10h•Onsite

About The Position

GP Strategies Government Solutions is seeking an Emergency Preparedness Training Program Manager to lead a large-scale training delivery program for first responders and emergency management professionals from across the United States. The role provides day-to-day operational leadership and program oversight for emergency preparedness and response training and exercise services, including workforce management and customer engagement. The position is based onsite in Anniston, Alabama, and is full-time and benefits eligible. Relocation assistance is available for qualified non-local candidates. U.S. citizenship is required. This position is contingent on the successful award of the anticipated contract and the candidate meeting applicable company and contract background investigation and eligibility requirements. The manager oversees planning, coordination, execution, and continuous improvement of training activities in a dynamic, mission-critical environment. Program subject areas include incident management, mass casualty response, natural disaster response, CBRNE incidents, and terrorism preparedness and response. The role manages schedules, staffing, performance metrics, quality standards, resources, and contractual requirements; leads and develops personnel; and serves as the primary interface with government representatives and other stakeholders. The manager also supports realistic, full-scale emergency response exercises, ensures compliance with safety, security, regulatory, and contractual requirements, and prepares and presents reports, briefings, and status updates to senior leadership and government officials. The position requires at least four years of recent program operations management and supervisory experience, demonstrated project or program management experience supporting complex operations, experience leading large teams and engaging government customers or senior stakeholders, and a background in emergency management or a related operational field. A bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline is preferred, though equivalent experience may be considered. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain any required government security, suitability, or background investigation clearances or approvals. Work is sedentary and performed indoors in an environment protected from outside elements; physical requirements include occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds, typing, communication, repetitive motions, and close visual acuity.

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 any required government security, suitability, or background investigation requirements.
U.S. citizenship is required in accordance with federal contract requirements.
Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Public Administration, Business Management, Public Safety, Military Science, or a related field is preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

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 focused on 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 positive customer relationships and promote mission success and operational excellence.
Prepare and present program reports, briefings, and status updates to senior leadership and government officials.