Hybrid Senior Emergency Preparedness Consultant

at BME Strategies

• Job title: Senior Emergency Preparedness Consultant
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $95,000 - $120,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, North Andover, United States

About the role

• Senior Consultant in emergency preparedness supporting public health clients with strategic planning and training. Overseeing projects and ensuring exceptional quality and strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• 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