Hagerty Consulting, Inc. (Hagerty) is the nation's leading emergency management and homeland security consulting firm. Known for its public spirit, innovative thinking, problem-solving, and exceptional people, Hagerty is sought after to work on some of the largest and most complex crisis and emergency management issues. We serve our clients across the nation to enhance their preparedness programs; create more resilient and sustainable communities; provide innovative solutions to enhance their response; and obtain and manage grants and loans to support their recovery.

Position Summary:

The Independent Contractor – Preparedness Division local, tribal, and/or private sector clients related to emergency management and homeland security, including assessments, plans, training, exercises, and evaluations. Lead the development of tools, approaches, and resources to help build and share expertise across projects, geographies, and focus areas.

This posting is being used to build a talent pipeline for potential future openings across our emergency management – preparedness function. While we may not have an immediate opening, we are continuously reviewing applicants and may hire directly from this pool as roles become available, contingent upon client needs.

Responsibilities for the Independent Contractor – Preparedness Division Include:

• Create emergency operations plans (EOPs), continuity of operations plans (COOPs), and other documents to ensure clients are prepared appropriately in case of a disaster.
• Design and facilitate tabletop exercises for clients, including the creation of scenario, injects, and exercise timelines.
• Manage and track the completion of corrective actions identified during after-action reviews (AARs) or audit findings.
• Document and maintain resource typing/inventory databases for clients as needed.
• Assist in managing projects, ensuring they remain on schedule and within the defined scope.

Qualifications for the Independent Contractor – Preparedness Division Include:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university and at least three (3) years of experience in a relevant field, or a total of at least six (6) years of experience in a relevant field may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Experience serving in a supervisory or lead capacity for projects, including managing financials and/or staff.
• Knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS), the Incident Command System (ICS), the National Response Framework (NRF), National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF), and other federal preparedness guidance documents and policies.

Compensation for the Independent Contractor – Preparedness Division Includes:

• Salary range of $30-$70/hr. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and training, licensure and certifications, internal equity, location, travel requirements, and other business and organizational needs.

Hagerty Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity/national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status, characteristic, or condition protected by local, state, or federal law. We promote equal opportunity in all our employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.