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. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• •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.
• •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.
• •Experience in hazard identification, screening, risk assessment, consequence analysis, drills, and exercises.
• •Experience developing management plans, reports, and emergency planning documentation.
• •Ability to work professionally with minimal supervision.
• •Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• •Active driver’s license.

Desired Qualifications

• •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%).
• •Must pass fit‑for‑duty evaluation.
• •Field work required approximately 10–25% of the time.

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

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.

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