Senior Manager – Fire Services Advisor Posted Date 1 month ago(1/23/2023 6:26 PM) Requisition # 20990 Security Clearance Eligibility to obtain Suitability FT/PT/On-Call Full Time Portal Location : Location US-DC-Washington Minimum Salary USD $96,030.00/Yr. Maximum Salary USD $236,170.00/Yr. Responsibilities Location: Offsite Responsibilities: We have excellent teams of smart, collaborative, proactive experts and professionals. We are actively seeking to identify personnel to join our team of talented professionals who possess the experience, vision, commitment, and integrity to successfully support the strategic goals of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T). Technology and threats evolve rapidly in today’s ever-changing environment. In response, DHS S&T was established by Congress to provide innovative scientific and technical solutions to the nation's homeland security challenges. DHS S&T supports basic and applied research, development, testing and evaluation (RDT&E) that provides the tools and knowledge products to support the Homeland Security missions of DHS components and first responders. DHS S&T supports these RDT&E activities at a range or performer and government facilities, including DHS S&T-run research facilities across the U.S. This position provides subject matter expertise to DHS S&T RDT&E technical staff and provide test and evaluation (T&E) activities related to fire service technologies, serve as relationship manager to customers and partners, and serve at T&E events. Role functions may include:
• Providing fire services subject matter expertise to S&T technical staff.
• Assisting in planning, execution, and reporting for T&E activities related to fire service technologies, to include focus groups, demonstrations, and assessments.
• Serving as relationship manager on behalf of S&T to fire service and other first responder customers and partners.
• Meeting with first responder customers to exchange technology information, needs, and requirements.
• Serving as liaison to the S&T First Responder Resource Group and Inter-Agency Board for Emergency Preparedness Groups.
• Occasional travel to S&T laboratories and T&E events as required. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Master’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience or Bachelor’s degree and 18 years of relevant experience Proven expertise and experience in fire services or firefighter technologies and/or operations. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Ability to obtain DHS Suitability. Desired Qualifications: Operational, programmatic or management experience supporting DoD and/or DHS components (e.g., TSA, CBP, FPS, CISA, CWMD, USCG, ICE). Ability to work in a dynamic team-oriented environment, demonstrate teamwork and initiative, and function productively in the face of new assignments and the re-prioritization of existing assignments. Previous experience in government test and evaluation of technology in operational and laboratory settings. Demonstrated meeting facilitation experience, including leading working groups or eliciting feedback from customers. Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Project) required. DHS suitability Client Engagement • Begin developing relationships one level up and two levels down. Identify and support opportunities to expand project scope beyond current deliverable and actively share information about clients’ emerging support needs and trends with team members and management.
• Participate on proposals
• Learn about our business development lifecycle, processes, tools, and account structure
• Contribute specialized domain or technical content to proposal sections or client white papers
• Build a productive relationship with your client and understand their structure and goals Overview We recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, and clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is provided within the posting and are based on full time status. Part time staff receive a prorated salary based on regularly scheduled hours. The estimated minimum and maximum displayed represents the broadest range for this position (inclusive of high geographic and high clearance requirements), and is just one component of our total compensation package for employees.