GIS - Technical Planning Specialist

Dewberry•Los Angeles, CA

5d•$35 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

Dewberry is seeking a Technical Planning Specialist in an on-call capacity to support national integrated planning for Federal, State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial operational coordination. This role involves planning and coordinating with a range of stakeholders in support of the LA28 Olympics. Applicants should be prepared for in-person work with FEMA and other contractor staff across Los Angeles leading up to the LA28 Olympic Games. Work assignments may include deployments lasting 12 months across the United States and its territories. The specialist will collaborate with emergency management professionals, utilizing planning and analytical expertise for planning support, operational research, logistics, regional planning, and data analytics for comprehensive emergency management efforts. Geospatial and technical writing skills with a planning background are also considered. This is a deployment-based, on-call position, not a traditional full-time role, requiring team members to be located near Los Angeles, CA. Dewberry’s Geospatial and Technology Services focuses on creating geospatial and analytical solutions for engineering, environmental, and community challenges, offering data management, governance, analysis, transformation, automation, and visualization services. Dewberry is a professional services firm with over 50 locations and 2,000 employees nationwide, emphasizing exceptional talent and high-quality services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, public administration, planning, data science, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in emergency management planning, preferably with FEMA or other federal deployments
Familiarity with FEMA’s Incident Command System (ICS), planning doctrine, and disaster recovery operations
Experience applying the FOPM Six-Step Planning Process in real-world planning scenarios
Demonstrated understanding of government regulations related to emergency management and disaster recovery
Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and GIS platforms
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing and stakeholder facilitation
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in dynamic, high-pressure environments
Must be eligible to obtain a Public Trust clearance
Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.
Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
This position is covered by the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act of 1965 (SCA).

Nice To Haves

Other geospatial and technical writing skills with a planning background may be considered.

Responsibilities

Develop, validate, and implement emergency operations plans, hazard mitigation plans, and continuity of operations plans
Apply FEMA’s FOPM Six-Step Planning Process to guide planning deliverables and stakeholder engagement
Support planning task orders through coordination, documentation, and technical assistance
Facilitate stakeholder engagement and interagency coordination for planning efforts
Assist in the design and execution of exercises to test and improve plans
Provide surge staffing support during disaster activations and deployments
Integrate data analysis and geospatial analytics into planning products to support evidence-based decision making
Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis in emergency management policies, programs, and procedures supporting federal agencies
Develop and implement database management solutions utilizing big data frameworks or modeling, and data science techniques including developing and applying AI/ML approaches to analytics
Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations and federal guidance