Planning Coordinator

GD Information Technology • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is seeking a Planning Coordinator to support the CDC’s Division of Emergency Operations. The position provides planning and operational support across preparedness, response, and recovery, including during public health Incident Management System (IMS) activations. The role is 100% onsite at CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia; occasional telework may be allowed with approval from the technical monitor and COR.

The Planning Coordinator supports the Planning Section as a Documentation Desk during IMS activations and helps develop and maintain public health emergency response plans, annexes, and operational planning documents. The role also supports exercises and steady-state operations, contributes to situational awareness and leadership decision-making, and maintains accurate documentation in line with established procedures and federal preparedness and response standards. Readiness for IMS activations, including extended hours, shift work, and surge support, is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 1 year of experience in emergency management or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience in emergency management, public health preparedness, or incident management.
• Working knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS) and Incident Management System (IMS).
• Working knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
• Working knowledge of public health emergency frameworks and doctrine.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Planner.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in high-tempo environments and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate effectively in briefings and written products.
• Attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Must be a US Person (Green Card Holder/US Permanent Resident Alien, Refugee, Asylee, or US Citizen) and able to obtain a NACI Public Trust.
• Ability to work onsite at CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Ability to maintain readiness for IMS activation, including extended hours, shift work, and surge support.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain public health emergency response plans, annexes, and operational planning documents.
• Support the Planning Section as the Documentation Desk during IMS activations.
• Develop Planning Section documentation, including Incident Action Plans, Situation Reports, transition plans, briefings, meeting materials, Standard Operating Procedures, and planning templates.
• Support updates to Incident Action Plans, transition planning, and other Planning Section planning documents.
• Ensure plans and documentation align with national frameworks, including the National Incident Management System and National Response Framework, and applicable federal preparedness and response standards.
• Provide direct Planning Section support during IMS activations, exercises, and steady-state operations.
• Assist with developing and disseminating Situation Reports, Incident Action Plans, planning meeting materials, and other operational planning documents.
• Collect, validate, and synthesize data from multiple sources to support situational awareness.
• Produce written and visual reports and briefings to support leadership decision-making.
• Maintain documentation and records of response activities in accordance with established procedures.
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of planning and reporting products.
• Participate in required exercises and real-world responses and maintain readiness for IMS activation, including extended hours, shift work, and surge support.
• Coordinate across multiple time zones and agencies.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match.
• Customizable health benefits packages.
• Flexible work week where possible.
• Medical plan options, including some with Health Savings Accounts.
• Dental plan options.
• Vision plan.
• Paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.

What This Job Offers

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