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Ascension is seeking an Emergency Management Analyst I (SME Support) to provide research, analytical, and program support services in support of FEMA’s National Training and Education Division (NTED) Training Partners Program (TPP). The ideal candidate will support the evaluation, review, and continuous improvement of emergency management training programs designed to strengthen national preparedness capabilities.

This position is suited for a detail-oriented professional with foundational knowledge of emergency management, homeland security, training development, or public-sector program support. The successful candidate will bring strong research, documentation, communication, and organizational skills to assist senior subject matter experts, reviewers, and program managers in evaluating training materials, documenting findings, and supporting FEMA-sponsored preparedness initiatives.

The candidate should be comfortable working in a collaborative environment, analyzing information from multiple sources, developing written products, and supporting program activities with limited supervision.

Summary of Contractor Role

The Emergency Management Analyst I will provide analytical and administrative support to FEMA NTED’s Training Partners Program by assisting with curriculum reviews, training evaluations, research activities, documentation, and stakeholder coordination.

The contractor will support senior emergency management professionals by conducting research, reviewing training content against established criteria, documenting observations, preparing reports, and maintaining program records. The role requires someone who can organize information, identify trends, communicate findings clearly, and support the development of products used for training quality assurance and program improvement.

The ideal candidate demonstrates:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to research, analyze, and summarize complex information
• Ability to prepare professional documentation and briefing materials
• Ability to work independently while supporting a larger project team
• Interest or experience in emergency management, homeland security, disaster preparedness, or training programs

The contractor may use tools and processes such as:

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Document review and tracking tools
• Training evaluation templates
• Research databases and online resources
• Collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint

Position Responsibilities / Expected Activities

The contractor will:

• Conduct research on emergency management topics, training programs, and preparedness initiatives.
• Review all-hazards training curricula and supporting materials for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with program requirements.
• Assist senior SMEs with curriculum evaluations and training quality reviews.
• Analyze training documentation, instructor materials, participant feedback, and evaluation results.
• Prepare summaries, reports, briefing materials, and review documentation.
• Support Training Review Boards by organizing materials, documenting findings, and tracking recommendations.
• Participate in virtual meetings, working sessions, and stakeholder discussions.
• Capture meeting notes, action items, and follow-up activities.
• Maintain organized project documentation and records.
• Assist with quality reviews of training products and deliverables.
• Support preparation of presentations, spreadsheets, and program tracking materials.
• Identify potential issues, trends, and improvement opportunities based on research and analysis.
• Coordinate with project team members to support timely completion of assigned activities.