Hybrid Senior Emergency Preparedness Consultant

Posted 3 weeks ago

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About the role

  • Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of emergency preparedness and response plans, exercises, and trainings.
  • Serve as the primary project manager and client liaison, ensuring deliverables meet quality, scope, timeline, and budget expectations.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships through thoughtful communication, proactive problem-solving, and responsive service.
  • Oversee contract compliance and ensure project agreements and amendments remain current and accurate.
  • Advise local and state public health agencies on preparedness frameworks, risk assessment, and incident response protocols.
  • Monitor project progress, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure alignment with client expectations and organizational goals.
  • Identify new opportunities to enhance client preparedness and resilience through innovative approaches and partnerships.
  • Supervise and support project staff on deliverable development, stakeholder engagement, and emergency management principles.
  • Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and performance input to assigned staff in partnership with firm leadership.
  • Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing work environment that supports professional growth and learning.
  • Design and facilitate complex multi-agency exercises, after-action reviews, and improvement plans.
  • Analyze and interpret preparedness and response data to generate actionable recommendations for system improvement.
  • Develop and refine best practice tools, templates, and guidance documents to advance firm-wide emergency preparedness capabilities.
  • Collaborate across BME practice areas to share insights, strengthen service delivery, and contribute to firm-wide learning.
  • Represent BME Strategies at state and regional preparedness meetings, conferences, and coalitions.
  • Cultivate and sustain relationships with partners and stakeholders across the emergency preparedness and public health ecosystem.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned to support project and firm objectives.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Public Health, Emergency Management, or a related field required (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
  • 6–12 years of progressively responsible experience in emergency preparedness, public health planning, or emergency management, including at least 5 years leading complex projects and managing client relationships.
  • 3+ years of people management experience (or demonstrated readiness for people management responsibilities).
  • Demonstrated ability to design, facilitate, and evaluate preparedness trainings and exercises.
  • Strong understanding of state and local public health systems and emergency preparedness frameworks (e.g., HPP, PHEP, NIMS, ICS).
  • Background or familiarity with environmental health topics (e.g., housing, food, or sanitary code enforcement) is highly valued but not required.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences.
  • Comfort with ambiguity; able to shift seamlessly between high-level strategy and detailed deliverables.
  • Valid driver’s license and residence in Massachusetts or Southern New Hampshire.

Benefits

  • 6+ weeks total leave, including paid vacation, sick time, personal leave, and floating holidays
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health FSA and dependent care FSA
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • One-time technology stipend
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth

Job title

Senior Emergency Preparedness Consultant

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$95,000 - $120,000 per year

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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