Hagerty Consulting, Inc. (Hagerty) is the nation's leading emergency management and homeland security consulting firm. Known for its public spirit, innovative thinking, problem-solving, and exceptional people, Hagerty is sought after to work on some of the largest and most complex crisis and emergency management issues. We serve our clients across the nation to enhance their preparedness programs; create more resilient and sustainable communities; provide innovative solutions to enhance their response; and obtain and manage grants and loans to support their recovery.

As Hagerty grows, we continue to look for talented professionals from a variety of backgrounds to provide holistic solutions to our clients. We are currently seeking a Preparedness Managing Associate. This is a full-time remote position with frequent travel required to client sites. The ideal candidate should have a passion for emergency management, be a self-starter, and have the desire to solve complex preparedness problems for our clients. Preparedness Managing Associates support project initiatives for federal, state, local, tribal, and/or private sector clients related to emergency management and homeland security, including assessments, plans, training, exercises, and evaluations. Preparedness Managing Associates support project management activities by mentoring and coaching direct reports and peers, resource planning, and monitoring compliance with project controls and requirements to include ensuring that work products are developed for Hagerty clients in accordance with the firm’s professional standards. Preparedness Managing Associates contribute to the development of tools, approaches, and resources to help build and share expertise across projects, geographies, and focus areas. Preparedness Managing Associates contribute to the maturation of the Division’s service lines, including identifying emerging issues and trends where Hagerty may be able to support new and prospective clients.

Candidates for Preparedness Managing Associate must possess the following qualifications:

Preparedness Managing Associate Basic Qualifications:

• The desire to help communities and organizations prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural hazards, such as hurricanes and wildfires, and human-caused disasters such as infrastructure failures and active threat incidents
• Between three and six years of experience in emergency management, economic development, resilience, public health, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills (a writing prompt is required during the interview process).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products (including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint).

Candidates for Preparedness Managing Associate may also have the following qualifications:

Preparedness Managing Associate Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience researching complex issues and presenting outcomes and insights to a client, supervisor, or large audience.
• Consulting experience at the federal, state, and local levels of government, universities and/or private sector.
• Experience serving in a leadership capacity for projects and serving in a supervisory capacity for people, building teams, and providing constructive feedback to team members.

• A functioning understanding of emergency management processes at the local, state, and federal levels, including knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS), the Incident Command System (ICS), the National Response Framework (NRF), National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF), and other federal preparedness guidance documents and policies.

• The ability to be flexible and demonstrate integrity, teamwork, and an unwavering commitment to excellence in all endeavors.
• Able to remain calm and poised under pressure, work successfully on multiple priorities simultaneously, and remain focused when working under tight deadlines.

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