Booz Allen

defense

IncidentResponseSME

$113–113k Arlington, Virginia, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Incident Response SME at Booz Allen. Skills: Incident response, Defense missions, Crisis management, Readiness exercises. Develop incident response plans. Implement incident response plans”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure resilience in face of natural disasters, biological hazards, and terrorism; Create mission-forward solutions

Industry & Context.

defense
Problems you'll solve

Solve complex problems

Eligibility Requirements

Secret clearance, On camera during interviews and assessments, Identity verification process, Prohibited use of AI during interviews unless explicitly provided

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Experience developing and implementing incident response plans targeting natural disasters, biological hazards, or emergent threats, Knowledge of crisis management principles, tactical and strategic preparedness frameworks, and incident response planning methodologies, Ability to coordinate and execute high-impact readiness exercises across multi-domain environments, including international and partner nation engagements in the INDOPACOM AOR, Secret clearance, Bachelor's degree

Nice to Have

Experience advising high-level leadership in defense-focused operational resilience and CWMD-related initiatives, Knowledge of Combatant Command operations processes and CWMD doctrine, Ability to integrate cross-agency inputs into comprehensive plans and deliver actionable intelligence-backed recommendations, Master’s degree in a related field such as Military Studies, Emergency Response, or Risk Management

What You'll Do.

Develop incident response plans

Implement incident response plans

Assess incident response plans

Develop readiness exercises

Implement readiness exercises

Assess readiness exercises

Guide teams on complex problems

Address challenges in INDOPACOM AOR

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-domain collaboration; Coordinate readiness exercises across multi-domain environments; Integrate cross-agency inputs

Full Job Description

Incident Response SME **The Opportunity:** As an expert in defense missions, your unique background inspires you to think bigger, push further, and ask questions others don’t. We need your extensive industry knowledge and advisory skills to guide teams as they solve some of our clients’ most complex problems—and find solutions that keep our nation safe. As an Incident Response SME, you’ll bring your strategic planning, tactical response, risk mitigation, and defense mission expertise to work alongside thought leaders in CBRN defense and resilience frameworks on projects for the client. You will leverage your skills in incident response planning, scenario development, crisis management, and cross-domain collaboration to address challenges in the INDOPACOM area of responsibility (AOR). Work with us to help develop, implement, and assess complex incident response plans and readiness exercises, ensuring resilience in the face of natural disasters, biological hazards, and terrorism. Further your career while creating mission-forward solutions that matter. Join us. The world can’t wait. **You Have:** * Experience developing and implementing incident response plans targeting natural disasters, biological hazards, or emergent threats * Knowledge of crisis management principles, tactical and strategic preparedness frameworks, and incident response planning methodologies * Ability to coordinate and execute high-impact readiness exercises across multi-domain environments, including international and partner nation engagements in the INDOPACOM AOR * Secret clearance * Bachelor's degree **Nice If You Have:** * Experience advising high-level leadership in defense-focused operational resilience and CWMD-related initiatives * Knowledge of Combatant Command operations processes and CWMD doctrine * Ability to integrate cross-agency inputs into comprehensive plans and deliver actionable intelligence-backed recommendations * Master’s degree in a related field such as Military Studies,

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