Emergency Management SME

Position Overview

Essnova Solutions is seeking Emergency Management Subject Matter Experts at multiple experience levels to support FEMA’s National Training and Education Division and Training Partners Program.

Candidates may be considered for one of four SME categories based on education, relevant experience, technical expertise, and the level of independent responsibility demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert evaluation, consultation, guidance, and direction within specialized areas of emergency management.
• Advise project teams, customers, and government officials regarding processes, technical content, and deliverables.
• Provide insight into strategic intent, process visioning, and operational-performance issues.
• Develop and contribute technical or program content.
• Identify relevant best practices.
• Translate specialized subject-matter terminology for different audiences.
• Present recommendations verbally and in writing.
• Support or oversee research projects, educational activities, program evaluations, staff-performance evaluations, and liaison activities.
• Support FEMA training, preparedness, response, recovery, and related emergency-management initiatives.

Experience Levels

SME Category 1

• At least two years of relevant experience in a related discipline.
• High school diploma.
• Four additional years of relevant experience may substitute for the stated education requirement.
• Ability to work independently or under general direction.

SME Category 2

• At least four years of relevant experience in a related discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Four additional years of relevant experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

SME Category 3

• At least seven years of relevant experience in a related discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Four additional years of relevant experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to operate with substantial latitude for independent action or decision-making.
• Experience reviewing progress and recommendations with management.

SME Category 4

• At least 12 years of relevant experience in a related discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Four additional years of relevant experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to operate with considerable latitude for independent action or decision-making.
• Experience planning or leading large, important, or concurrent projects.

Relevant Areas of Expertise May Include

• Emergency management and homeland security
• Disaster preparedness and planning
• Disaster response and recovery
• Training and education programs
• Exercise design or evaluation
• Program and performance evaluation
• Community resilience
• Technical assistance
• Stakeholder engagement
• Training-partner or consortium support

Additional Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide defensible technical recommendations.
• Ability to work effectively with project teams and government officials.
• Ability to qualify for a federal Public Trust background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications

• FEMA, DHS, NTED, or Training Partners Program experience.
• Experience working with federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, academic, or nonprofit emergency-management organizations.
• Experience supporting FEMA training programs or emergency-management education.

Additional Information

These positions are contingent upon contract award. Assignments are expected to be part-time and will vary by SME category and government need. Selected candidates may be required to provide letters of commitment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off + federal holidays
• Fast-track growth in a high-accountability culture

Why Essnova

• Rapidly growing, innovation-focused GovCon firm
• High-ownership environment where your wins matter
• Direct access to leadership, zero bureaucracy
• Culture built on speed, agility, and results