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Dahlgren, VA
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Job Description
Akima Mission Optimization (AMO) is hiring a Continuity and Emergency Management Specialist to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Professional & Operational Support Services Contract in Dahlgren, VA. The Continuity and Emergency Management Specialist supports the development, implementation, and sustainment of organizational resilience programs designed to ensure mission continuity during emergencies, disruptions, and disasters. The role assists in planning, coordinating, and executing continuity strategies that protect personnel, facilities, and mission-critical operations.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Desired Qualifications and/or Certifications
Job ID
2026-22434
Work Type
On-Site
Company Description
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Work Where it Matters
Akima Mission Optimization (AMO), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At AMO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, AMO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, AMO delivers innovative administrative support services that streamline operations, and enhance productivity.
As an AMO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
Responsibilities
- Support development and maintenance of continuity planning documentation.
- Assist with documentation of Mission Essential Functions (MEFs).
- Assist with Business Process Analyses (BPA), Business Impact Analyses (BIA), and operational risk assessments.
- Coordinate continuity planning with internal departments and leadership.
- Support development of emergency response plans, procedures and disaster recovery strategies.
- Assist in planning and conducting continuity exercises and preparedness drills.
- Track corrective actions resulting from exercises or real-world incidents.
- Maintain continuity documentation, emergency contacts, and essential personnel rosters.
- Assist with incident response coordination when required.
- Support emergency operations center coordination during incidents.
- Support development and sustainment of programs aligned with Federal Continuity Directives.
- Support continuity and preparedness exercises including tabletop exercises.
- Document exercise results and assist with After Action Reports (AARs).
- Maintain orders of succession, delegations of authority, and continuity documentation.
Qualifications
- You must possess an active Interim Secret clearance (with ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance).
- High school diploma and 3-5 years of experience supporting continuity planning or emergency management programs.
- Experience supporting federal agencies or government contractors.
- Knowledge of FEMA NIMS, ICS, continuity guidance, and emergency management frameworks.
- Experience supporting risk assessments or business impact analyses.
- Strong written communication and organizational skills.
- Experience supporting continuity planning documentation and preparedness exercises.
Desired Qualifications and/or Certifications
- Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) or Associate Business Continuity Professional (ABCP).
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM).
- FEMA Professional Development Series or ICS/NIMS training.
- Experience working in or supporting Emergency Operations Centers (EOC).
Job ID
2026-22434
Work Type
On-Site
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Akima Mission Optimization (AMO), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At AMO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, AMO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, AMO delivers innovative administrative support services that streamline operations, and enhance productivity.
As an AMO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
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