Fire and Emergency Services Specialist

Job Number: R0222578

Fire and Emergency Services Specialist

The Opportunity:

As a defense mission professional, you ask questions others don't. You understand the nuances of complex situations. You use your skills to think bigger and push further, solving complex problems. We're looking for someone like you to help create solutions for missions that keep our nation safe.

As a Fire and Emergency Services ( FES ) Spe cia list, you'll be responsible for assisting federal agency clients with developing, implementing, and overseeing FES programs. You must track and monitor the progress of multiple complex and ongoing projects. You will help with a wide variety of communications and outreach tasks asso cia ted with executing FES programs, including facilitating communications among a set of internal and external stakeholders, communicating new program opportunities and enhanced program efficiencies, and managing outreach efforts on behalf of clients' FES programs. You must also adapt to dynamic senior-level headquarters operations tempo.

You will primarily provide support for the Department of Defense's ( DoD ) FES program but will be expected to support other federal clients' FES programs.

What You'll Do:

• Review, analyze, and develop recommendations for improving existing DoD FES policy and guidance documents, and programmatic and budget priorities.
• Identify and monitor applicable FES legal, policy , standards, and other requirements.
• C ond uct research on technical and policy topics to identify policy gaps and develop best practices and guidance for various routine FES activities that may also streamline FES program activities or create efficiencies and cost savings.
• Review and assist with developing policy positions and responses to actions initiated by other federal agencies that may have implications for DoD FES policy , program planning, budget decisions, and implementation strategies.
• Monitor and maintain awareness of technical, legal, policy , and substantive changes and advancements in disciplines related to fire and emergency services, updating and providing analysis in technical papers or other products, as warranted.
• Prepare briefings, presentations, and decision memoranda in support of deliberations and decisions by senior DoD management.
• Manage logistics related to all ongoing efforts, including meetings, technical exchanges, and working groups.
• Draft outreach and communication documents for internal and external use.
• Develop communications and outreach approaches and products to educate the public on the DoD's FES program.
• Analyze FES metrics used to evaluate the FES program.
• Prepare and submit data calls to relevant stakeholders, compile data call results, review data to ensure quality and accuracy, and prepare and finalize Reports to Congress or other ad-hoc reports.
• Identify, analyze, prioritize, and complete tasks based on the dynamic timelines and environments at the headquarters level.
• Develop and follow existing processes for creating high quality deliverables and ensuring on-time delivery.
• Collaborate across the Booz Allen team to leverage expertise from others to prepare and iterate on deliverables.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 6+ years of experience with leadership in all-hazards and FES
• Experience with FES administration, and studies and analyses on new and emerging emergency response issues, challenges, and concerns
• Experience engaging collaboratively with stakeholders on emergency issues, including federal and state agencies
• Experience with communications and outreach efforts and products, the Incident Command System ( ICS ) , and using Micro sof t Office and standard computer applications
• Knowledge of leadership in interagency and interdisciplinary emergency response
• Knowledge of FES policies , guidance, and regulations, including NFPA Codes and Standards
• Knowledge of FES operations and incident response, interagency fire and emergency response operations, all hazard incident response and interagency operations, and wil dla nd fire response and management
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing work environment while maintaining flexibility and versatility, foster solid relationships that promote cooperation and communicate expectations, and analyze situations and make well-informed decisions
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with the DoD Instruction ( DoDI ) 6055.06: DoD FES program, DoDI 6055.17: DoD EM program, and DoD FES personnel issues and advocacy
• Experience preparing communication and outreach documents such as technical reports, whitepapers, executive summaries, briefs, meeting agendas and notes, and presentations
• Experience drafting or reviewing a wide array of program communications, including informational brochures, fact sheets, posters, newsletters and other public outreach materials, emails and web postings, interactive story maps, and other written communications
• Experience facilitating meetings, compiling and tracking multiple complex data sets, preparing content for and updating government websites, and developing communications strategies for large programs or organizations
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including using a variety of styles and techniques appropriate to the audience
• Possession of excellent interpersonal and detail-oriented skills
• Possession of excellent writing and research skills
• Possession of excellent interdisciplinary collaboration and teamwork skills

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information .

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.