Planning Manager - Emergency Management

Job Description

Job Description

Planning Manager (Key Personnel – Emergency Management)

Location: Washington, D.C. (Hybrid – Onsite 3 Days/Week Required)

Clearance: Must pass background investigation; eligibility for federal contractor credentials required

Position Type: Full-Time, Key Personnel

About Us

Join a mission-driven team supporting the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Human Services Emergency Preparedness and Response (OHSEPR). We provide critical emergency management and repatriation support services to safeguard vulnerable populations during crises and disasters.

Blue Rose Consulting Group, Inc. (Blue Rose) is seeking a qualified Planning Manager to serve as a key personnel leader in support of emergency preparedness, planning, and incident response operations. This is a full-time, onsite position during steady-state operations and requires the ability to deploy during emergencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead incident-related data gathering and analysis related to emergency operations and resources.

• Facilitate planning meetings and develop Incident Action Plans (IAPs) for operational periods.

• Coordinate and synchronize planning across jurisdictions and stakeholders.

• Develop long-term and transition plans for incidents based on complexity.

• Contribute to the development and delivery of steady-state and incident-specific planning tools, job aids, and SOPs.

• Serve as a subject matter expert for planning during emergency repatriation operations.

• Support the development and maintenance of OHSEPR’s Concept of Operations and emergency plans.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Emergency Management, Project/Program Management, Accounting, Finance, or related field.

  • Master’s degree preferred (may substitute for one year of experience).

• Minimum 4 years of professional experience (3 years with a master’s) as a planning chief or lead in a human services or emergency management agency.

• Demonstrated experience in:

  • Developing and evaluating incident response plans.

  • Implementing agency-wide incident management frameworks.

  • Supporting senior decision-makers with data-driven planning insights.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Strong data analysis and data visualization skills.

• Completion of FEMA’s Planning Practitioner Program is strongly preferred.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or PMI Agile certification is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) structures.

• Knowledge of the National Response Framework (NRF) and Emergency Support Function (ESF) #6 – Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, Housing, and Human Services.

• Experience in federal emergency planning, repatriation operations, or disaster case management programs.

Work Environment & Deployment

• Hybrid schedule: Required onsite Tuesday–Thursday (subject to ACF telework policy).

• Must be available for emergency deployments, including potential travel to CONUS/OCONUS sites with short notice (within 72 hours).

• Work hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM during steady-state operations.