Analyst, Emergency Communications

Interested in working in an innovative, collaborative environment with motivated, social people? At Arc Aspicio, you can join a leading consulting firm that specializes in human capital, data analytics, management, and strategy professional services to deliver compelling solutions. Consultants join our practice focused on mission-critical projects and quickly learn to contribute to and grow our company across multiple projects. We invest in hiring, mentoring, and training smart, diverse, and self-driven professionals interested in all aspects of the company and our homeland security and Government clients. We are looking for people who are willing to share ideas and work as part of a collaborative, innovative team.

The Analyst, Emergency Communications are consulting associates that support our Federal clients in evaluating and enhancing the implementation, effectiveness, and operational readiness of emergency communications, public alerting, and warning technologies. Ideal candidates have 6 years of professional experience and at least 4 years of relevant experience in emergency management, public safety communications, and/or emergency alerting systems. 

Arc Aspicio is currently working in a hybrid work environment where work will be performed at client sites, the Arc Aspicio DC office, and remotely. All candidates must live in the Washington, DC area at the time of employment.

• →Work with Federal, state, tribal, territorial, and local stakeholders to identify operational needs, technical requirements, implementation challenges, and capability improvement opportunities related to emergency management technologies
• →Conduct assessments of emergency communications, public warning, alerting, and supporting technology infrastructures to evaluate operational effectiveness, readiness, and alignment with program objectives
• →Evaluate the implementation and use of emergency management technologies, including public alerting, communications interoperability, situational awareness, and related preparedness capabilities
• →Assess the compatibility, integration, and effectiveness of technology solutions within existing emergency management and public safety environments
• →Facilitate stakeholder interviews, workshops, data collection efforts, and site visits to gather information and validate assessment findings
• →Coordinate with emergency management agencies, public safety organizations, technology vendors, grant recipients, and program stakeholders throughout assessment and evaluation activities
• →Provide guidance and training to stakeholders regarding technology adoption, operational best practices, implementation considerations, and capability sustainment
• →Communicate complex technical and operational information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
• →Advise client leadership on technology modernization initiatives, implementation strategies, operational risks, and opportunities to enhance emergency preparedness and public warning capabilities
• →Take on new responsibilities and learn the mission/business while maintaining an excellent attention to detail, finding ways to exceed client expectations
• →Contribute to company service areas beyond just the project to build new skills and help the company grow by developing our capabilities and selling new business
• →Contribute to our company culture, which promotes collaboration, learning, and helping others to grow and develop 
• →Collaborate with our clients to solve tough problems, delivering outstanding client service, and achieving mission results
• →Apply excellent consulting, business analysis, and communications skills to quickly identify problems, analyze challenges, and recommend solutions to our team and our clients

• 6 years of work experience in a professional consulting and/or project-focused environment
• Experience in stakeholder outreach and engagement in a mission-oriented environment (preferably with state, local, tribal, and territorial partners)
• 4 years of relevant experience in emergency management, public safety communications, and/or emergency alerting systems
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree 
• Clearance: U.S. Citizenship only (no dual citizenship). Currently holds a Public Trust level clearance or have the ability to obtain and maintain a position of trust/Federal security clearance
• Knowledge of emergency communications, public alerting and warning systems, communications interoperability, situational awareness technologies, or related public safety systems
• Experience assessing existing operational environments and identifying opportunities to improve technology adoption, integration, effectiveness, and readiness
• Ability to be flexible and thrive in a dynamic, ambiguous, and complex work environment and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Outstanding written and oral communication and collaboration skills and strong leadership potential
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively remotely and in-person
• Technologically savvy, especially with Microsoft products and use of collaboration tools including SharePoint
• Desire to join a consulting firm and learn business concepts; loves to collaborate and reach out to get involved in company strategic initiatives, events, offerings, and special projects
• Ability to work in the Washington, DC metro area and travel to different locations
• Critical Skills: Executive presence, entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic, collaborative mind-set, excellent problem-solving skills, and interest in working in a consulting firm. Interest in working on assignments outside of one project is strongly desired

• Experience with Federal emergency management, critical infrastructure, and/or homeland security environments
• Experience supporting grant-funded programs, capability assessments, or preparedness initiatives
• Familiarity with emergency management frameworks, preparedness doctrines, exercises, or operational planning

Applying to Arc Aspicio: Our recruiting process is very competitive. Therefore, we ask that you submit a brief, tailored cover letter to tell us what you are looking for in a company and why you would be a great fit for a consulting firm in this role. Cover letters are essential so we can understand your interest and experience relevant to consulting. The use of AI tools or AI-generated content is prohibited throughout the application process. Applicants are expected to rely solely on their own knowledge, experience, judgment, and work when completing application materials and participating in our hiring process. Applicants using AI will be removed from consideration. 

About Arc Aspicio: Arc Aspicio enhances the future of our nation by creating bold ideas and bringing them to life. A consulting and solutions company, Arc Aspicio solves problems by applying our integrated capabilities in strategy, design, data, human capital, behavioral science, and technology. The company passionately pursues our vision to be the hub of creativity where people take action to change the world. Employees collaborate with clients and partners to create solutions using a human-centered approach.