Job Description

Our client is an award winning global integrator supporting a major branch of our Armed Forces. They have a need for an Emergency Service Program Manager, in this role you will provide enterprise-level oversight and strategic leadership for Department of War fire and emergency services, ensuring operational readiness, policy compliance, resource planning, and advocacy for mission-specific firefighting requirements across all installations. This opportunity is on-site in the DC Area.

Per our Federal Government Contract, candidates must be U.S. Citizens with an ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE.

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise-level oversight and strategic leadership for fire and emergency services programs across all organizational installations.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulations, and operational standards to maintain emergency response readiness.
• Develop and support strategic planning, resource allocation, and budget planning initiatives for fire and emergency services programs.
• Represent the organization in cross-functional governance and planning committees to advocate for fire and emergency services priorities.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders to align emergency response capabilities with organizational objectives.
• Evaluate and defend staffing models and resource requirements to ensure adequate emergency response coverage.
• Advocate for mission-specific fire and emergency services capabilities to support unique operational requirements.
• Monitor program performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement best practices to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Provide subject matter expertise on fire and emergency services operations, emergency preparedness, and organizational readiness.
• Support the development and execution of long-term strategies to strengthen emergency response capabilities across the enterprise.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Bachelors Degree
• Fire & Emergency Services Expertise — Former AF Fire Chief or senior F&ES leader with HQ‑level experience.
• DOW Policy & Compliance Knowledge — Understanding of DOW fire protection standards, NDAA mandates, and enterprise governance
• Program Objective Memorandum (POM) Experience — Ability to develop, justify, and defend resourcing requirements.
• Enterprise Coordination Skills — Skilled at working with DOW branches, installations, and mission partners.
• Operational Readiness Assessment — Ability to evaluate emergency response capability and mission risk.
• Secret clearance for day 1 start.

Preferred Skills:

• Headquarters experience with staffing approval packages for facility requirements.
• Civil Engineer experience with Department of War branches highly desired.

Compensation:

• W2 Hourly rate: $60 - $70. Pay rates are based on experience, qualifications, location, and certifications, and are subject to change at any time.
• Benefits vary by compensation type and may include paid time off (PTO), medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, and additional optional benefits.

4 Reasons to Join The Squires Group, Inc.: 1. Our Commitment to You - We offer competitive pay, multi-year projects, and a list of exciting clients.2. Work-Life Balance - We work hard; we work smart and have quality time for family and "life." 3. Golden Rule - We treat our consultants the way we want to be treated: with integrity, professionalism, and trust.4. We Care About You – We help you meet your career goals and continuously support your efforts in the field.

Check out our Referral Program!The Squires Group will pay you for every qualified professional that you refer and we place. If you see a position posted by The Squires Group and know the perfect person for the job, please send us your referral. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/squiresreferral.

The Squires Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

#LI-ek1

#LI-remote