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Summary 

Ho-Chunk Inc. Management Services (HCIMS) is seeking a full-time Subject Matter Expert (Disaster Response and Preparednes).  The Subject Matter Expert (Disaster Response and Preparednes) leads disaster response, preparedness, and contingency planning programs supporting domestic and international security operations. The position develops emergency management policies, conducts training and exercises, coordinates with government and international partners, and deploys worldwide in support of crisis response, evacuation, and disaster relief missions. The position is based in Dunn Loring, VA.

Essential Functions 

• Develop and maintain emergency management, disaster response, contingency, and operational readiness plans, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate domestic and overseas preparedness activities and evaluate emergency response capabilities to support mission readiness.
• Conduct risk, hazard, and vulnerability assessments and recommend mitigation strategies for security and disaster operations.
• Develop mission-specific response procedures, deployment concepts, equipment requirements, and operational guidance.
• Design, deliver, and evaluate disaster response, urban search and rescue, life-safety, and preparedness training programs.
• Lead tabletop, functional, and field exercises to validate emergency plans and improve operational effectiveness.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for search and rescue, post-disaster operations, swift water operations, rope rescue systems, and victim extrication.
• Coordinate planning, training, and deployments with federal, state, local, military, international, and non-governmental partners.
• Provide expert guidance to senior leaders and overseas personnel regarding contingency planning and emergency preparedness.
• Deploy domestically and internationally, including austere and high-threat environments, in support of emergency, evacuation, and disaster response operations.

Supervisory Responsibility 

None required for this position. 

Work Environment 

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

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• Ability to work in unpleasant or adverse environmental conditions, such as extreme hot and cold.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment and materials exceeding 75 pounds.
• Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of the spoken word.  Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly. 
• Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. 
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. 

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work 

This is a full-time position.  Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and during emergency situations as needed. 

Travel 

Frequent domestic and international travel, including deployment to austere or high-threat locations.

Experience 

• Ten (10) years of relevant experience in emergency management, disaster response, urban search and rescue, or related operational fields.

Education  

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Public Safety, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications 

• Experience developing emergency plans, policies, training programs, and preparedness exercises.
• Knowledge of FEMA, Department of Defense, and international disaster response standards and practices.
• Experience serving in a disaster deployment leadership role; FEMA Task Force Leader experience preferred.
• INSARAG and/or UNDAC/OSOCC experience preferred.
• Knowledge of HAZMAT response, recovery operations, and life-safety systems.
• Excellent written, verbal, briefing, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Security Clearance 

Must be a U.S. citizen and possess or be able to obtain/maintain an interim SECRET clearance, a TOP SECRET clearance may be required.

Drug Free Workplace

All Native Group is a Drug Free Workplace. It is our policy that all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. In addition, all employees are subject to random drug screens throughout the term of their employment with All Native Group.

AAP/EEO Statement 

All Native Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status or physical disability. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws. 

About Ho-Chunk, Inc. & All Native Group

Ho-Chunk, Inc. is an award-winning economic development corporation of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. Our mission is to provide long-term economic development for the Winnebago Tribe and job opportunities for Tribal members.

All Native Group is a network of small businesses that support the critical missions of various U.S. Government customers. Our capabilities include telecommunications, health, logistics, specialized training, professional services, and IT solutions. Since earning our first federal contract in 2004, we have continued to grow and diversify our services while maintaining a strong commitment to excellence. As a tribally owned organization, All Native Group operates multiple subsidiary businesses, providing clients with the advantages of working with a small business while leveraging the resources and expertise of a larger, established company. Our work is guided by our core NATIVE values:

• Native American Owned & Proud - Serving the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska.
• Accountable - To always do what's right.
• Team-Focused - For inclusive progress.
• Innovative - In creating solutions.
• Visionary - In our purpose and direction.
• Excellence - Through learning and performance.

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Compensation and Benefits

The expected compensation range for this position is $120,000 to $135,000 per year negotiable depending upon education and experience. We offer comprehensive benefits that allow you to balance work and life. A benefits summary is available from this link: https://jobs.allnativegroup.com/categories/1/benefits/1/employee-benefits.

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