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COOP Planner - Subject Matter Expert III | Hybrid, Washington, DC 20020 | Government Contract, 6

Months Job Type:

Contract (W2 only, no 1099, no Corp-to-Corp)

Pay:

$85.00 per hour

Location:

Hybrid, DC Department of Health (DC Health), 2201 Shannon Pl SE, Washington, DC 20020, plus remote work About the Opportunity Changing Technologies, Inc. (CTI) is hiring a COOP Planner - Subject Matter Expert III for the District of Columbia Department of Health (DC Health), Health Systems & Preparedness Administration (HSPA). You will develop, update, and implement high-level Continuity of Operations (COOP) plans for DC Health and HSPA, and lead the assessments, planning, stakeholder engagement, training, and exercise support that keep essential functions running during disruptive incidents. You will work directly with DC Health leadership, program managers, continuity coordinators, and external partners. What You Will Do Program assessment: review existing Agency and HSPA continuity plans, policies, essential functions lists, risk assessments, and procedures to determine current state and gaps Conduct and document a gap analysis and needs assessment against applicable continuity guidance and internal requirements; identify risks, dependencies, and resource constraints; recommend prioritized remediation actions Develop updated, high-level COOP plans for the Agency and HSPA covering essential functions, orders of succession, delegations of authority, alternate facilities, communications and cyber continuity, vital records and data, interoperable systems, human resources and critical staffing, reconstitution, and devolution Produce supporting artifacts: continuity concept of operations, activation checklists, quick-hit playbooks, reconstitution plans, and functional annexes Write plans in clear, active voice with mandatory "shall/must" language and consistent terminology, per the approved format guidance Facilitate planning workshops, interviews, and working sessions with Agency and HSPA leadership, program managers, continuity coordinators, and external partners to validate essential functions, dependencies, and recovery priorities Coordinate inputs and manage version control of planning artifacts; keep meeting notes and action items; track decisions to resolution Develop COOP training materials and briefings tailored for executives, managers, and staff, and support tabletop exercises, including the After-Action Report and Corrective Action Plan (AAR/CAP) Deliver monthly status reports by the 5th business day covering progress, risks, issues, decisions, and upcoming milestones Keep all planning artifacts, drafts, and final plans in an agreed repository with version control and an audit trail Meet a fixed delivery timeline: stakeholder list within 15 business days, gap analysis report within 30 days of kickoff, draft COOP plans within 90 days, training decks and job aids within 105 days, final COOP plans and reconstitution plan within 150 days, and a closeout package at contract end Required Skills and Experience 10+ years of continuity planning, emergency management, or COOP operations experience at the enterprise level 10+ years developing compliant COOP plans and annexes (essential functions, orders of succession, delegations of authority, alternate facilities, vital records, reconstitution, and devolution) Experience designing and facilitating workshops, training, and exercises Strong analytical and technical writing skills; able to produce clear plans in mandatory language with consistent terminology Experience coordinating with executives and cross-functional teams Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools Able to provide a written statement of qualifications for the client submission Preferred Qualifications Public health or healthcare emergency preparedness experience Working knowledge of FEMA continuity guidance (Continuity Guidance Circular, Federal Continuity Directives) and HSEEP exercise methods Certifications such as

CEM, CBCP, or FEMA Professional or Master Continuity Practitioner Work Location and Schedule Hybrid:

remote, plus on-site work at DC Health, 2201 Shannon Pl SE, Washington, DC 20020 Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Office setting; professional attire

Duration:

6 months from the contract effective date Weekly timesheets required Work Authorization Must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the assignment CTI participates in E-Verify; employment eligibility for all hires is verified in compliance with applicable state and federal requirements This is a W2 engagement only. We do not work with 1099 or Corp-to-Corp (C2C) arrangements, and third-party or agency submissions will not be considered Why This Role Lead the COOP plan refresh for DC Health and its preparedness administration Senior role with direct access to agency executives Top-of-market hourly pay How to Apply Submit your resume through Indeed. This requirement has an immediate submission deadline, so apply today. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted promptly. Changing Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Pay:

$85.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Health insurance Application Question(s): This is a W2 only role. We do not do Corp-to-Corp or 1099. Do you accept this requirement? Have you designed and facilitated COOP training or tabletop exercises and written the After-Action Report and Corrective Action Plan (AAR/CAP)? This role is hybrid, with on-site work at DC Health, 2201 Shannon Pl SE, Washington, DC 20020, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Can you meet this requirement? Have you written or updated an enterprise-level COOP plan covering essential functions, orders of succession, delegations of authority, alternate facilities, and reconstitution?

Experience:

Continuity of operations (COOP) planning: 10 years (Required) Emergency management training and exercises: 5 years (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20020