Principal Emergency Management Specialist

ARA is seeking a full-time principal emergency management specialist, with a recognized reputation in emergency management, to lead the Engineering Science Division (ESD) Strategic Communications, Marketing & Training Group.

This group is based in Panama City, FL.

We are looking for a dynamic individual who is comfortable with autonomy and leadership, and who enjoys solving complex problems; someone who wants a job that offers challenges that go beyond routine, repetitive tasks.

In this role, you will be actively involved in all aspects of the profession, which includes problem solving, using subject matter knowledge, and innovation to offer quality solutions to our clients, marketing to bring in new business, and writing high-quality proposals.

With this position comes a high level of freedom to be innovative and self-directed along with an ability to pursue projects and tasks that are interesting and meaningful.

At the same time, candidates must also be able to work as a member of an integrated team and exhibit a collegial and professional demeanor towards colleagues and external stakeholders.

Principal Emergency Management Specialists:


* Must be subject matter experts with experience in the development, implementation, coordination, and maintenance of emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation plans, exercises, procedures, and programs.


* Are expected to perform and lead project work, participate in business development, demonstrate professionalism, and engage in marketing and networking activities at conferences and other industry gatherings.


* Must have significant experience writing and winning proposals in response to Request for Proposals (RFPs) in their area of expertise.


* Must be a recognized authority in presenting project information at training courses, industry meetings, department meetings, client meetings, etc.

As a subject matter expert, you will serve and assist the Air Force Emergency Management Division at the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) with tasks and requirements related to the following subject areas:


* Develop, implement, coordinate, and maintain emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation plans, exercises, procedures and programs.


* Develop plans for emergency operations and response, hazard mitigation, and debris management.


* Coordinate disaster response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g., hurricanes, floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies, hazardous materials spills) disasters or hostage situations.


* Protect customer personnel and resources by minimizing the loss of operational capability caused by major accidents, technological disasters, and civil unrest and ensure compliance with government standards for emergency management.


* Assist in planning, coordination, exercises, and t...