Operations Support Planner

Leidos • Reston, VA

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About The Position

The Security Engineering Program (SEP) under the Homeland Sector has an opening for an Operations Support Planner in the Professional Services Support (PSS) Program. The planner serves as a Customer Representative (CR), analyzing actual and predictable operational activities or related information to help customers make informed decisions. The role supports efficient operations by identifying areas for improvement, developing strategies, and collaborating with teams. Duties may include forecasting demand and budgets, planning inventory, scheduling production, and analyzing operational procedures. The position is responsible for entire projects or processes within the professional area and is typically accountable for coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level professionals. The position is in the Washington, DC metro area.

The role supports continuity capabilities, emergency management and incident response, asset management, strategic planning, crisis and consequence management, continuity training, and emergency preparedness programs.

Requirements

• Minimum TS clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain program SCI and Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in Emergency and Disaster Planning or a related discipline, 8–12 years of experience in Emergency and Disaster Planning, Continuity of Operations, and Mission Assurance areas, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with U.S. Government Emergency Management practices, including in-depth knowledge of key Department of Defense (DoD) and Interagency policies.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must be willing to drive CMV vehicles over 10,000 lbs. that are non-CDL vehicles and participate in driver protective/evasive training.
• Must be able to operate in personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Logistical Project Management.
• Experience with MS Office, including Excel and Project.
• Experience with Federal, State, and Local Emergency Operations.
• Experience with Exercise Planning, Support & Execution.
• Experience with Defense Policy & Strategic Planning.
• Experience with NC3 Architecture, Systems & Operations.

Responsibilities

• Draft and maintain policies, plans, and procedures describing how to execute continuity capabilities to meet specified requirements.
• Maintain continuity and emergency management program materials and essential records to ensure appropriate readiness levels.
• Support emergency management and incident response functions to accomplish the program mission.
• Support asset management staff, including Accountable Officers, Responsible Officers, and Users, in maintaining accurate inventories and accountable equipment distribution.
• Assist with developing policies and procedures, as well as multi-year strategic plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Assist with drafting crisis and consequence management operational plans and procedures, and with executing and supporting those plans.
• Prepare Continuity of Operations training materials.
• Assist with the Emergency Preparedness/Occupant Emergency Program.
• Analyze operational activities and information, identify areas for improvement, develop strategies, and collaborate with teams.
• Forecast demand and budgets, plan inventory, schedule production, and analyze operational procedures.
• Coach and review the work of lower-level professionals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior