Deputy Emergency Preparedness Training Project Manager

Description

Come make an impact in the Public Sector! Join our team to do meaningful work and support high-impact government missions.

GP Strategies Government Solutions, Inc. Government Training Solutions | GP Strategies, a wholly owned subsidiary of GP Strategies Corporation, focuses on helping every public sector team unlock its full potential through people performance solutions.

Our work directly supports mission critical government agencies, including:

• Air Force

• Army

• Department of Defense (DoD)

• Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)

• Department of Homeland Security

• NASA

• National Highway Institute (NHI) | Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

• State & Local Governments

Our Mission is meaningful and powerful: to deliver innovative people performance through off the shelf and custom learning, mission specialists, and technology solutions, building deep partnerships with customers to help them achieve measurable mission and company performance improvements.

GP Strategies Corporation, the corporate parent of GP Strategies Government Solutions, is a global leader in talent transformation, dedicated to empowering organizations to unlock their full potential. We help businesses enhance workforce performance and achieve strategic goals through innovative, technology-enabled learning solutions. For over 50 years, with a proven track record of supporting over 6,000 global organizations worldwide, we combine human expertise with AI-driven insights to deliver customized strategies that upskill talent, drive technology adoption, and optimize critical processes.

GP Strategies Government Solutions has an opening for a Deputy Emergency Preparedness Training Project Manager.

Location: Anniston, AL (Onsite)

Position Type: Full-Time, Benefits Eligible

Relocation Assistance: Available for qualified non-local candidates

U.S. Citizenship Requirement: This position requires U.S. citizenship in accordance with federal contract requirements.

Contingent Position Notice

This position is being advertised in anticipation of a potential contract award. Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful award of the contract to GP Strategies Government Solutions, Inc., and the candidate's satisfaction of any company or contractual background investigations, and eligibility requirements associated with the contract. GP Strategies Government Solutions, Inc. reserves the right to modify, delay, or withdraw this position at any time based on business needs, contract award decisions, funding availability, or other factors.

Position Summary

GP Strategies Government Solutions is seeking an experienced Deputy Emergency Preparedness Training Project Manager to support the management and execution of a large-scale emergency preparedness and response training program serving first responders and emergency management professionals from across the United States.

Reporting to the Emergency Preparedness Training Program Manager, the Deputy Project Manager will assist in overseeing daily program operations, workforce management, training delivery support, customer engagement, and contract performance. This individual will play a key leadership role in ensuring operational excellence across a complex training environment that includes classroom instruction, hands-on exercises, and full-scale emergency response training activities.

The ideal candidate will possess experience in emergency management, emergency response, homeland security, public safety, military operations, law enforcement, fire service, EMS, or related operational environments, along with demonstrated success supervising teams and supporting large programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the Program Manager in the overall administration and execution of program operations.

• Assist with oversight of personnel, resources, schedules, and operational activities supporting contract requirements.

• Coordinate with functional managers, instructors, and support personnel to ensure successful program execution.

• Serve as an alternate point of contact for government representatives and stakeholders as required.

• Monitor program performance and support the achievement of operational, quality, and customer satisfaction goals.

• Assist with staffing coordination, workforce planning, and employee performance management activities.

• Support the development and implementation of process improvements that enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, safety standards, organizational policies, and operational procedures.

• Support preparedness training programs focused on:

o Incident Management

o Mass Casualty Response

o Natural Disaster Response

o Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) Incidents

o Terrorism Preparedness and Response

• Assist in coordinating and supporting large-scale exercises, simulations, and emergency preparedness activities.

• Prepare reports, presentations, operational updates, and other program documentation for leadership review.

• Act on behalf of the Training Program Manager during periods of absence or as delegated.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Public Administration, Business Management, Public Safety, Military Science, or a related discipline preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered.

• Minimum of four (4) years of recent experience (within the last seven years) in the management and supervision of program operations.

• Demonstrated experience supporting large operational programs, training organizations, or mission-critical initiatives.

• Experience supervising personnel and coordinating multi-functional teams.

• Experience working in emergency management, emergency response, disaster preparedness, public safety, military operations, law enforcement, fire service, EMS, homeland security, or a related field.

• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic operational environment.

• Experience preparing reports, tracking performance metrics, and supporting contract deliverables.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and business management systems.

• Ability to obtain and maintain any required government security, suitability, or background investigation requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal, state, or local emergency preparedness, response, or training programs.

• Knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS).

• Experience supporting training delivery, exercise programs, or emergency preparedness initiatives.

• Prior supervisory or operations management experience in a public safety, military, homeland security, or emergency management environment.

• Professional certifications related to project management, emergency management, homeland security, preparedness, or public safety disciplines.

Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

General physical requirements needed to perform the essential functions of this job may vary based on location of assignment.

Assignment Location – Anniston, AL

Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Typing, communicating, repetitive motions.

Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, view computer monitors and read. May need to view presentation screens and other visual aids in a virtual setting.

Inside environmental conditions with protection from outside elements.

At GP Strategies Government Solutions culture focuses on performance and revolves around respect, fairness, and working collaboratively to achieve our goals. We support our People, no matter who they are or where they are from, because we all have valuable and unique perspectives and approaches. That's how great ideas are born, which enable us to work smarter.

GP Strategies Government Solutions is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other federally protected class.