About this role
Job Description
Dewberry is currently seeking a Geospatial Analyst II to join our cadre of skilled professional and technical staff in an on-call capacity to support national integrated planning capacity to support Federal, State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial operational coordination. Work assignments may involve deployments lasting 6–12 months across the United States and its territories. You will collaborate with top-tier emergency management professionals and use your planning and analytical expertise to support planning support, operational research, logistics, regional planning and data analytics for comprehensive emergency management efforts. Other geospatial and technical writing skills with a planning background may be considered.
Dewberry’s Geospatial and Technology Services creates geospatial and analytical solutions for real-world engineering, environmental, and community problems. Our analysts provide a variety of data services for our clients including data management, governance, analysis, transformation, automation, and visualization.
Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 50 locations and 2,000 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century
Responsibilities
Candidates will have strong competencies and demonstrated experience in emergency management planning, federal deployments, and data analysis. Work assignments will include:
- Develop, validate, and implement emergency operations plans, hazard mitigation plans, and continuity of operations plans
- Apply FEMA’s FOPM Six-Step Planning Process to guide planning deliverables and stakeholder engagement
- Support planning task orders through coordination, documentation, and technical assistance
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement and interagency coordination for planning efforts
- Assist in the design and execution of exercises to test and improve plans
- Provide surge staffing support during disaster activations and deployments
- Integrate data analysis and geospatial analytics into planning products to support evidence-based decision making
- Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis in emergency management policies, programs, and procedures supporting federal agencies
- Develop and implement database management solutions utilizing big data frameworks or modeling, and data science techniques including developing and applying AI/ML approaches to analytics
- Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations and federal guidance
Required Skills & Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, public administration, planning, data science, or a related field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in emergency management planning, preferably with FEMA or other federal deployments
- Familiarity with FEMA’s Incident Command System (ICS), planning doctrine, and disaster recovery operations
- Experience applying the FOPM Six-Step Planning Process in real-world planning scenarios
- Demonstrated understanding of government regulations related to emergency management and disaster recovery
- Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and GIS platforms
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing and stakeholder facilitation
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in dynamic, high-pressure environments
- Must be eligible to obtain a Public Trust clearance
Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.
Other facts
About Dewberry
Dewberry is a leading, market-facing firm with a proven history of providing professional services to a wide variety of public- and private-sector clients. Recognized for combining unsurpassed commitment to client service with deep subject matter expertise, Dewberry is dedicated to solving clients' most complex challenges and transforming their communities. Established in 1956, Dewberry is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, with 60 locations and 2,500+ professionals nationwide.
Our commitment to excellence begins with employing the industry's most talented, driven, and dedicated professionals. We embrace an inclusive environment by valuing all individuals and their many diverse backgrounds. As a result, we are better able to deliver high quality services to our clients, create competitive advantages, and drive market leadership. Whether an experienced professional or a new graduate, our employees have the chance to collaborate with exceptional colleagues, contribute to interesting and highly visible projects, advance their career goals, and take part in projects that transform communities.
To learn more, visit www.dewberry.com.
Mission:
Dewberry is a nationwide firm of planning, design, and construction professionals. We create responsible and innovative solutions for those who own, operate, and maintain natural and built environments. We value lasting relationships, achieving our clients’ visions, and celebrating in their success.
Vision:
Create value for our clients.
Improve our communities.
Empower our employees.
Expand our reach.
What you'll do
- The Geospatial Analyst II will develop and implement emergency operations plans and support planning efforts through coordination and technical assistance. They will also integrate data analysis and geospatial analytics into planning products to support evidence-based decision making.
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