Emergency Management Specialists (Cadre - Virginia Residents)

Join ATCS’s Emergency Management Services Roster (Virginia-Based Professionals)! ATCS is growing its Emergency Management Services Cadre Roster and is seeking qualified Virginia-based professionals interested in supporting emergency management, disaster preparedness, response, recovery, logistics, mitigation, and resilience efforts. These roles support a variety of state and local emergency management programs, as well as select federal efforts, and may include deployment or surge support as project needs arise*. Potential future assignments may support activities across planning, preparedness, response, recovery, logistics, mitigation, and training & exercise programs, with work locations varying by project and client needs. Many assignments will focus on state and local priorities such as disaster recovery program implementation, housing and infrastructure recovery, logistics coordination, and community resilience initiatives.

• Please Note: Most positions require on-site presence and the ability to deploy within 24–48 hours for 6 months to a 1 year. No remote opportunities. Candidates must reside in Virginia at the time of application and throughout employment on the roster.

General Responsibilities

• Support emergency management programs across preparedness, planning, response, recovery, mitigation, and resilience efforts, with a strong emphasis on state and local disaster recovery and program delivery.
• Assist with state-led disaster recovery operations, including coordination of housing, infrastructure, and community recovery initiatives.
• Support logistics coordination efforts, including resource tracking, staging, distribution, and operational support during disaster response and recovery.
• Assist with strategic planning, program implementation, and coordination across agencies, departments, and partner organizations.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on program performance, identifying successes, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support development and maintenance of emergency plans, frameworks, policies, and procedures aligned with evolving federal, state, and local priorities.
• Conduct research and analysis to identify emerging trends, risks, and technologies impacting the emergency management mission space.
• Support training, exercises, workshops, and after-action activities, including documentation and improvement planning.
• Develop technical documentation, reports, briefings, and communications products for internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as a liaison with clients and partners to understand needs, support problem-solving, and deliver effective solutions.
• Responsibilities vary by level and assignment; specific role descriptions will be provided upon placement.

Minimum Qualifications

• • Current residency within the Commonwealth of Virginia (required).
• Bachelor’s degree with 1–10 years of relevant experience OR 10–15 years of experience in emergency management, disaster response, recovery, mitigation, or related fields.
• U.S. Citizenship (required for Public Trust clearance).
• Demonstrated experience supporting emergency management or disaster-related operations, including natural and/or man-made incidents.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Emergency management planning
• Logistics, resource coordination, or field operations support
• Preparedness and readiness
• Disaster response operations
• Recovery or mitigation programs
• Testing, training, and exercise programs
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local emergency management structures, authorities, and coordination frameworks.
• Experience supporting state-managed disaster recovery programs, housing recovery, debris management, or infrastructure recovery.
• Experience interpreting policies, procedures, and guidance and resolving complex programmatic issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and general data and document management tools.
• Experience supporting or delivering training, briefings, or presentations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or similar professional certification.
• Familiarity with emergency management products such as WebEOC or similar platforms, and grants systems in Grants Manager, Grants Portal, or State Grants.
• Master’s degree in emergency management, public administration, public policy, homeland security, or a related field.

Compensation & Benefits

• Employment Type: Hourly, exempt
• Compensation: Based on experience, qualifications, and task order specifics
• Travel: Per-dem reimbursement may be offered for required travel (meals, lodging, rental car)
• Limited Benefits Include:
• ICHRA Silver Medical Program (after 90 days of deployment)
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 3% (immediate vesting)
• Annual “Sharing Success” performance bonus
• Statutory benefits (workers’ compensation, unemployment)

All offers are contingent upon project assignment and client approval. Roles and responsibilities may vary based on program needs and funding availability. ATCS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ATCS is committed to providing equal opportunities and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Caitlin Crockett, MBA, SPHR at [email protected]. Remote Skills: Analysis Skills, Car Rentals, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Customer Relations, Data Management, Disaster Recovery, Distribution Operations, Document Management, Documentation Plan, Emergency Management, Emergency Planning, Emergency Services, Funding, Grant Administration/Management, Homeland Security, Logistics, Microsoft Office, Needs Assessment, On Site Support, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Coordination, Public Administration, Public Policy, Reimbursement, Research Skills, Risk Analysis, Strategic Planning, Systems Administration/Management, Technical Writing, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Trend Analysis, United States Citizen, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills About the Company: ATCS Apply To This Job