Emergency Management Specialist

One of the Washington Business Journal's 50 "Best Places to Work in Greater Washington" for 2005 is looking for you to join their team! Raytheon UTD was recognized as one of the "Fast 50" by Washington Technology in 2005. Raytheon UTD (www.raytheon.com/businesses/riis/utd/), a rapidly growing wholly-owned subsidiary of the Raytheon Company, with over 25 years experience providing excellent service to DoD, civil government agencies and the private sector, is seeking a Emergency Management Specialist for our Springfield, VA office. We specialize in innovative engineering solutions, hardware design and development, facility design and protection, emergency management programs, facility assessments, and a variety of other products and services. Responsibilities : The successful candidate will review and revise emergency action and contingency plans, processes, procedures to ensure the personnel respond appropriately to all-hazard threat and vulnerabilities; will train individuals and staff in emergency response procedures and on individual protective equipment; and will provide emergency response and preparedness subject matter expertise to critical government offices, their personnel and family members. Knowledge of incident management system required. Responsibilities will include applying data from threat and vulnerability survey teams to develop tailored emergency action plans for local and state office locations as well as Washington D.C. Strong personal communication and training skills a must; experience in emergency response training and accountability procedures required. Professional certification as Certified Emergency Manager or Certified Business Continuity Planner desired. Limited travel outside Washington D.C. may be required. Required Skills/Experience: Candidates must be US Citizens and possess an active Secret security clearance. Candidates must have a minimum of a BS in engineering, emergency management, political science or related field. Minimum 8 years relevant experience with 5+ years emergency management and supervisory experience, able to manage small and large, diverse groups in a training environment and manage evacuation/shelter-in-place operations. Excellent customer service and customer relationship management skills. Ability to succinctly articulate ideas and concepts and drive organizational change. Desired Qualifications: -Knowledgeable about the mobility impaired emergency response and preparedness. -5+ years working with government customers Raytheon UTD offers a very competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Qualified candidates should apply online at www.rayjobs.com . Use the requisition number above to search for this position. Raytheon UTD is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to afford equal opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of gender, religion, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, and/or any other legally protected status. To Apply for this position, please CLICK HERE ©2008 Raytheon Company. All rights reserved. Raytheon is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and welcomes a wide diversity of applicants. U.S. citizenship and security clearance may be required.