Junior Analyst

About the Role

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to strengthening emergency preparedness and disaster resilience across communities and organizations. As a Junior Analyst, you will contribute to emergency management planning initiatives at the national, regional, state, and local levels. You will support research, analysis, and the development of technical reports, policies, and operational plans. Working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams, you will help translate complex requirements into practical, actionable solutions. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to large-scale preparedness efforts, support emergency exercises, and improve coordination among stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional services and project implementation support, ensuring contractual obligations and project deliverables are fulfilled effectively and on time.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their needs, coordinate deliverables, resolve challenges, and maintain strong working relationships through clear and consistent communication.
• Contribute to emergency management planning teams developing all-hazards and incident-specific plans at national, regional, state, and local levels.
• Conduct research, gather relevant information, and perform analysis to support the development of technical deliverables and evidence-based recommendations.
• Assist in reviewing and refining emergency management plans to ensure their relevance, clarity, and operational effectiveness.
• Support the design, development, and implementation of emergency management exercises, including activities that help validate plans and improve organizational readiness.
• Contribute to plan socialization and stakeholder engagement activities to promote understanding, coordination, and effective implementation.
• Prepare briefings, reports, policy documents, and other project materials aligned with client expectations and project objectives.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Professional experience in emergency management planning, with a demonstrated understanding of planning processes, emergency preparedness frameworks, and operational requirements.
• Familiarity with emergency management exercise programs and principles, including the development, execution, and evaluation of exercises.
• Successful completion of Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS) training courses.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear technical documents and collaborate effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Excellent research, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple project priorities.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Willingness to work remotely, travel when required, and relocate to a project site if necessary. Washington, D.C., is the preferred location.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) designation.
• County-level or higher emergency management experience.
• Experience supporting large-scale planning initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.

Salary

• $60,000–$80,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

• Flexible time arrangements.
• Paid time off.
• Volunteer time.
• Retirement savings program.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability coverage (short-term and long-term).
• Employee assistance program.
• Work flexibility: Remote work opportunities, with travel and potential project-site relocation depending on project requirements.