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Midlevel Policy and Doctrine SME
Department: Programs
Full Time
Washington, District of Columbia, United States -
Description

Location: Washington D.C. Area- Non-Remote Position

Position Type: Full-Time

Note: This position is contingent upon contract award


SummitET®, a preparedness solutions company, delivers operational and preparedness solutions to threats and hazards of greatest concern. We achieve this by using industry-leading experts who deliver cutting-edge tailored solutions and proactively adopt new approaches to stay ahead of the ever-changing threat environment. Key to our success is providing our clients with the highest level of customer service.

SummitET is seeking a Program Manager to support the FEMA Response Directorate by providing SME and technical support that focuses on all facets of CBRN/WMD threat planning and response, establishing standards, guidance, and planning factors to support a national effort to integrate the federal, state, and local response. This role includes budget and project management for support to national security response operations, policy and planning doctrine support, classified communications, and training and exercises. This role supports coordinating consequence management and counterterrorism operations addressing CBRN/WMD threats. This position supports FEMA and works closely with the FBI and other government agencies.

This position may require frequent travel within the national capital region to attend meetings and support operations, training, and exercises.


Responsibilities:

  • Provide program and project management that includes budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, task management, and resource allocation to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of products and services.
  • Lead, supervise, and manage a team of subject matter experts, technical support, analysts, and exercise planners to ensure the successful execution of FEMA Response Directorate CMCU and DEST CBRN programs and projects.
  • Review, analyze, and implement national policy and planning doctrine and prepare written and oral briefs for FEMA leadership and interagency partners.
  • Review/contribute to the CBRN Office doctrine, including strategic documents, program plans, operational plans, and guidance documents.
  • Oversee programmatic and technical aspects of CBRN planning, training, exercises, and operations, ensuring compliance with national policy and applicable regulations and standards.
  • Maintain strong client relationships by providing exceptional customer service, addressing client needs, and facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
  • Ensure the security and safety of personnel, facilities, and classified information by DHS and government regulations.
  • Develop and implement processes, procedures, and documentation to support program operations, including training and exercise plans, standard operating procedures, and performance metrics.
  • Support policy and doctrine development efforts by providing subject matter expertise and reviewing policy concerns and issues related to CBRN.
  • Maintains currency on national policy, interagency roles and responsibilities, and national and interagency planning efforts for the response to credible terrorism and WMD-terrorism threats.
  • Collaborates across the interagency to ensure cohesive implementation of national policy and planning efforts.
  • Conducts analysis and research to draft, validate, and improve products and services to align training and exercise with national policy, planning, and implementation policies and procedures.

Requirements:

  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in emergency management or counterterrorism response operations, with at least five years in a supervisory position managing a team of at least five staff.
  • Subject matter expertise in presidential policy in response to WMD-CT threats.
  • A minimum of 5 years of program management or project management experience.
  • A bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of emergency management experience but not supervisory experience.
  • A master's degree may be substituted for two additional years of experience, but not supervisory experience.
  • Demonstrated CBRN planning, response, and mitigation expertise, focusing on counterterrorism operations.
  • Experience in program management, budgeting, and forecasting, with a track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and teams.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and work occasional weekends or evenings as required.
  • Supervisory experience within the FBI Counterterrorism Division, the Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate, or the Critical Incident Response Group is a plus.
  • Active Top Secret security clearance or qualifications to obtain one.
  • S. citizenship required

Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • 401K plan
  • Opportunities for career growth and development

Our mission at SummitET is to provide proven full-spectrum preparedness solutions through industry-leading experts and impeccable customer service. We provide career growth and development, a competitive compensation and benefits package including company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, and a 401K plan.


Summit Exercises and Training is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.


SummitET is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disability

and participates in E-Verify.


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As SummitET rapidly expands, we are consistently adding new roles to our team. If you don’t find a specific job posting that suits you, we encourage you to submit your credentials and we will reach out to you if a fitting position becomes available.

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Work-life Balance

Our associates enjoy generous PTO and paid holidays. Our leadership encourages and fosters a team and family environment.
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Healthcare

SummitET pays 100% of Employee Only healthcare premiums and covers 75% of remaining dependent premiums.

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Retirement Planning

Associates who choose to participate in a 401K plan may choose between a traditional 401K plan and a ROTH 401K. We currently offer company matching contributions per pay period. 
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Continued Education

SummitET may reimburse education classes or programs to any full-time associate looking to earn a degree or certification in a qualified area that applies to employment duties.

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We’re doing our part to help build a more sustainable future through people, education, and external partnerships. Find out how we’re building internal accountability and transparency, and by joining forces with others to build a lasting impact, we’re enabling people to help make our world a safer place.
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SummitET Core Values

 

At Summit, we:

  • Always offer the highest quality Customer Service – We strive to serve our customer.
  • Act with Integrity: Trust.
  • Believe our team is our identity. We are Associate-Based/Focused.
  • Always deliver a Quality product or service: If we are to do something, we will do it well.
  • Enable our team to Lead to help shape a better organizational future.
  • Leverage the Collective Genius of our talented workforce.
  • Demand Excellence in ourselves and our team.
  • Are Passionate and Committed in heart and mind to each other, our customer, and vision.
  • Offer our customers creativity and a broad range of views and expertise through our Diversity.
  • Act with Humility: We are open to personal change and continuous improvement.
  • Strive for Simplicity.
  • Seek Results: We have a “can do” (positive) attitude and drive to get the job.
  • Treat others with Respect.
  • Provide Customer-Focused solutions.
  • Are Honest and act Transparently.
  • Encourage Forward Thinking.
  • Promote a work/life Balance.

At Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET®), developing the capacity to mitigate risk and prepare individuals and organizations is our life, our business, and our passion. Whether it’s a situation resulting from natural, technological, or human factors, every member of the SummitET team is dedicated to ensuring our clients are prepared for the unthinkable. Exercises are the foundation upon which we build this disaster preparedness and response.

Our goal is to provide proven full spectrum preparedness solutions to threats through industry-leading experts and impeccable customer service.

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