Senior Emergency Management Planner (1099)
Engagement Type Independent Contractor (1099) | Per-Task-Order Engagement under Master ICA
Location Remote with task order–dependent deployment (CONUS or OCONUS)
Reports To Assigned task order Program Manager
Rate $185 – $200 per hour (consultant direct rate); activation per executed Task Order
1099 Engagement — Independent Contractor: This is an independent contractor (1099) engagement, not W-2 employment. Consultants execute a PSCG Master Independent Consultant Agreement for pre-qualification on the bench. Paid engagement occurs only when specific Task Orders are issued under the Master ICA. Consultants set their own hours within defined deliverable deadlines, maintain their own equipment, and are free to work for other clients. No PSCG benefits apply; consultants manage their own taxes, insurance, and retirement.
ABOUT PSCG
Pinnacle Solutions & Consulting Group, LLC (PSCG) maintains senior independent consultants activated on a per-task-order basis to surge our senior planning capacity. Consultants engage under executed Master Independent Consultant Agreements with PSCG and work on specific task orders for defined deliverables and period of performance.
THE ENGAGEMENT
PSCG is looking for Senior Emergency Management Planners for on-call engagement supporting MSA task orders in federal disaster response and recovery. This is an independent contractor engagement structured around specific task orders and deliverables, suitable for experienced planners who want project-based engagement flexibility while maintaining other clients.
TYPICAL SCOPE OF WORK
• Develop complex planning products across multiple Emergency Support Functions.
• Support senior-level planning at JFOs, RFOs, and state emergency operations centers when deployed.
• Produce Incident Action Plans, Concept of Operations, and multi-ESF coordination products.
• Advise PSCG and prime contractor teams on disaster response doctrine and planning methodology.
• Engage on specific defined deliverables under Task Orders issued under the Master ICA.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum eight (8) years of emergency management planning experience.
• Multi-ESF planning experience on federally declared disasters.
• ICS 100, 200, 300, 400; IS-700; IS-800 complete.
• Active clients or project portfolio demonstrating genuine independent contractor status.
• Current U.S. passport and ability to deploy if task order requires.
• U.S. Citizenship.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Active Public Trust or Secret clearance.
• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM).
• Prior JFO or RFO planning section experience.
• FEMA Advanced Professional Series.
ENGAGEMENT TERMS
• Engagement under executed PSCG Master Independent Consultant Agreement.
• No minimum engagement commitment; task orders are issued as task order work requires specific expertise.
• Consultant maintains own tools, sets own hours within deliverable deadlines, and is free to engage other clients.
HOW TO JOIN THE BENCH
Send resume, licensure documentation (if applicable), and a brief statement on current client portfolio and availability to careers@pinnaclescg.com and patricia.hughes@essentialhcsolutions.com Qualified candidates will be invited to execute a PSCG Master Independent Consultant Agreement and be added to the bench for activation when applicable Task Orders arise. Joining the bench creates no paid engagement obligation for either party until a specific Task Order is executed. Reference position code SR-EM-PLAN in the subject line.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & FEDERAL CONTRACTING COMPLIANCE
PSCG is committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining the best talent regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, PSCG especially encourages veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses to apply. PSCG participates in E-Verify and maintains a drug-free workplace per the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. All employment offers are contingent on successful background investigation, citizenship verification where required, and confirmation of non-debarment via SAM.gov.
Essential HealthCare Solutions, LLC is a national healthcare consulting, and management company. The core services include providing clinical and non-clinical resources for federal, state, and local governments. Our team has extensive experience in providing services to all types of health plans including network development, provider relations, contract negotiations, contract execution, credentialing support as well as healthcare consulting and management services.
Our approach involves:
Provider Speed to Market – We have developed statewide and national provider networks that can meet nearly any requirement
High Performing Networks – Network status visibility and prioritization with competitive negotiations, well priced networks and ability to monitor goals
Market Penetration – Engagement of providers and facilities in the market area quickly to establish value proposition and relationships for network growth and sustainability as well as filling in gaps needed to meet network adequacy requirements
Credentialing Verification – We use a credentialing verification management system that performs primary source verification for state licensure, background checks, malpractice history and verification to ensure the safety of those that are served.
We are confident in our abilities to bring contracted providers to any network and can build a robust network based on any timeline and within budget
