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
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