Senior Homeland Defense and Emergency Preparedness Analyst
Analytic Services Inc
$119,200 - $172,900 / year
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Description
Company Overview:
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.
Position Overview
ANSER is seeking a Senior Homeland Defense and Emergency Preparedness Analyst to provide integrated mission support to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Homeland Defense and Americas' Security Affairs (ASW(HD&ASA)) and the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Homeland Defense (DASW(HD)). This position supports critical homeland defense initiatives, interagency coordination, and domestic incident preparedness and response efforts to advance mission objectives and address evolving operational priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development of structured processes for Council of Governors engagements, including identification of priority topics, briefing materials, coordination procedures, and preparation of deliverables.
- Facilitate coordination among federal and state government organizations and mission partners to support homeland defense and domestic incident preparedness initiatives.
- Develop coordination frameworks and processes to strengthen federal and state collaboration during domestic incident response activities.
- Support FEMA coordination and restructuring initiatives, including the development and improvement of interagency coordination processes and planning frameworks.
- Research and analyze homeland defense, emergency preparedness, and consequence management issues to support senior leadership decision-making.
- Develop executive-level briefings, reports, assessments, planning documents, and other decision-support materials.
- Identify opportunities to improve interagency coordination, streamline operational processes, and strengthen preparedness and response capabilities.
- Coordinate across multiple government organizations and mission partners to align priorities, requirements, and deliverables.
- Support emerging mission requirements and evolving operational priorities in a dynamic national security environment.
Required Qualifications
- Active Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in any field.
- Minimum of seven (7) years of experience supporting preparedness, emergency management, homeland security, homeland defense, consequence management, operational planning, public health preparedness, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) preparedness, resilience, continuity, or related national security mission areas.
- Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience coordinating with multiple government organizations and mission partners.
- Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience developing executive-level planning products, assessments, reports, or briefing materials.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex mission requirements into clear, actionable products.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with senior government stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to: business considerations, local market, internal equity, candidate qualifications such as skills, education and experience. ANSER provides employees benefits to support all aspects of their life including health, financial and well-being. For more information, please visit: http://www.anser.org
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org
ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits
- stock options
About this role
ANSER is looking for a senior analyst to support the Department of Defense's homeland defense and emergency preparedness mission, working directly with the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War and related offices in Arlington. You would drive interagency coordination between federal and state partners, develop frameworks that strengthen collaboration during domestic incidents, and support FEMA's coordination initiatives. The work centers on translating complex national security priorities into structured processes, executive briefings, and decision-support materials that help senior leadership navigate evolving operational challenges.
This role demands seven years of experience in preparedness, emergency management, homeland security, or related national security areas, plus five years each of demonstrated success coordinating across multiple government organizations and producing executive-level products. You'll need strong analytical and written communication skills, the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders across disciplines, and an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. A bachelor's degree in any field qualifies; the emphasis is on your track record of translating mission requirements into clear, actionable work.
The position is full-time and in-office in Arlington, with a salary range of $119,200 to $172,900 depending on qualifications and experience. ANSER is a nonprofit focused on strengthening public institutions through independent analysis, which shapes both the mission orientation and the collaborative culture you'd be joining.
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