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Senior Emergency Management Consultant

Essnova Solutions, Inc.Washington, District of Columbia🇺🇸United StatesPosted 22 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a significant opportunity to shape critical emergency management training and education initiatives with a respected federal agency, allowing you to leverage your extensive experience to guide complex projects and develop innovative solutions. If you are a seasoned professional with a passion for public service and possess strong analytical and leadership skills, you will thrive in this impactful consulting position. Apply today to contribute to vital national preparedness efforts and further your career in emergency management.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Posted
7 weeks ago

Job Description

Position Overview

Essnova Solutions is seeking a Senior Consultant to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Training and Education Division and Training Partners Program. This position will provide senior-level analytical, consulting, supervisory, and project support across emergency-management training and program activities.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate moderately complex procedures, processes, models, and systems related to management and organizational performance.
  • Assist in designing new processes, models, or systems.
  • Direct and support the preparation of analyses, reports, and presentations.
  • Provide project direction and assistance to the Principal Consultant and Project Manager.
  • Provide daily supervision and direction to assigned personnel.
  • Define technical tasks, deliverables, and target completion dates.
  • Advise government clients regarding available options, recommendations, and next steps.
  • Support FEMA emergency-management training and education initiatives.

Required Qualifications

  • At least 12 years of progressively responsible experience as an expert in a scientific, professional, or technical field.
  • Demonstrated experience evaluating programs, processes, procedures, models, or systems.
  • Experience preparing and directing analyses, reports, and presentations.
  • Experience supervising or directing technical and professional personnel.
  • Proficiency with word-processing, graphics, and desktop-publishing systems.
  • Ability to work effectively with government clients and project leadership.
  • Ability to qualify for a federal Public Trust background investigation.

Education

  • Master’s degree in a relevant scientific, technical, or professional field.
  • Demonstrated expertise supported through professional or technical literature may also be considered where permitted by the contract.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting FEMA, DHS, or another federal emergency-management program.
  • Emergency preparedness, disaster response, recovery, resilience, training, or exercise-program experience.
  • Federal consulting experience.

Additional Information

This position is contingent upon contract award. The anticipated workload is part-time and based on government requirements. Selected candidates may be required to provide a letter 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

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