Emergency Management Manager

Amentum is currently seeking an Emergency Management Manager to join our team in Alice Springs, Australia ! The Emergency Management Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive emergency management, safety, and preparedness programs for the organization.

Responsibilities

• This role ensures regulatory compliance, coordinates emergency response activities, directs emergency operations programs, and provides expert guidance on hazard mitigation and operational resilience.
• The position requires frequent interaction with internal leadership, external agencies, and emergency management personnel to ensure the highest levels of readiness and safety.
• This role is onsite and requires U.S. Citizenship and an active TS/SCI with a minimum CI Polygraph.
• Develop, implement, and monitor companywide safety programs, policies, and emergency management plans.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Conduct emergency response, life safety, and hazard‑based training, including industrial hygiene, chemical hazards, and fire safety.
• Respond to emergencies, incidents, and accidents; investigate causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct safety surveys and hazard assessments; identify and mitigate occupational risks.
• Lead development and updates of hazard analyses, All Hazards Threat Assessments (AHTA), emergency action guides, and emergency management plans.
• Coordinate and direct Emergency Operations System activities, the Emergency Operations Center, Watch Office, Duty Officer program, All Hazard Survey program, and risk assessments.
• Serve as liaison with municipal, state, federal, and international emergency management agencies as applicable.
• Maintain emergency facilities such as Emergency Action Rooms or Off‑Site Locations.
• Provide training and instruction to Incident Management Teams, staff, and stakeholders on emergency procedures and preparedness.
• Support development of performance measures, process improvement efforts, and organizational change initiatives relating to safety and emergency operations.
• Supervise and provide technical/administrative oversight to emergency management personnel and subcontractors.
• Ensure timely completion of all required federal, state, and local reporting Establish goals, priorities, and schedules in alignment with client and contractual requirements.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.
• Required Qualifications U.S. Citizenship (required).
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph.
• Experience in hazard identification, screening, risk assessment, consequence analysis, drills, and exercises.
• Experience developing management plans, reports, and emergency planning documentation.
• Active driver’s license.
• As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
• Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction.
• Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts.
• Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience in Emergency Management, Fire Operations, Engineering, Business, or an Incident Command System (ICS) role.
• Ability to work professionally with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).

Preferred

• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) Prior experience in multi‑site or base operations support environments.
• Training in safety procedures such as Confined Space Entry, Working at Heights, PPE, Lockout/Tagout, trench work, or heavy machinery safety.
• Experience working with DOE emergency management and continuity orders.
• Knowledge of incident management systems such as ICS or Australian Inter‑Service Incident Management System.
• 10+ years of experience in disaster or emergency planning (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Additional Requirements Occasional travel required (10–15%).
• Field work required approximately 10–25% of the time.

Must pass fit‑for‑duty evaluation.

Statement of Work Requirements

All personnel assigned shall be: US Citizens At least 18 years of age ​Able to fluently read, write and speak English This position is designated as a safety sensitive position. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.

Other Responsibilities

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment.

It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. #javelin