Consultant/Project Manager - Public Safety

Our passion for improving quality of life through geography is at the heart of everything we do. Esri’s geographic information system (GIS) technology inspires and enables governments, universities, and businesses worldwide to save money, lives, and our environment through a deeper understanding of the changing world around them. Carefully managed growth and zero debt give Esri stability that is uncommon in today's volatile business world.

* Help clients translate and implement real-world needs into practical, state-of-the-art, GIS technology-driven solutions using Esri’s enterprise technology * Work with clients to prepare multi-year GIS implementation and migration strategies * Lead project teams during requirements, analysis, design, build, and rollout * Create and manage the scope, cost, schedule, and contractual deliverables through the application of planning, tracking, quality assurance, change control, and risk management * Manage subcontractors * Manage client relationship and expectations * Work with Esri’s marketing and sales teams to develop new business

**Requirements:** * Two to three years of experience for entry level positions, eight to 12+ years of significant proven experience for senior positions * Experience in public safety/emergency response management at the federal, state, or local government level * Understanding of emergency management and operations processes including familiarity with the National Response Plan (NRP), National Incident Management System (NIMS), and Incident Command System (ICS); specific knowledge of Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) as they relate to operations and planning as outlined in the NRP * Ability to lead and manage consulting and software development teams * Knowledge of software development methodologies * Ability to develop project designs, work plans, budgets, and schedules * Knowledge of and ability to apply GIS technologies * Experience with desktop, client/server, and Internet applications and architectures * Strong team skills and the ability to work independently * Excellent interpersonal, writing, presentation, and leadership skills * US citizenship and ability and willingness to obtain a security clearance * Bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. in relevant field, depending on position level **Recommended Qualifications:** * Experience with Esri products to solve complex business problems * Familiarity with RDBMS and geodatabase design using UML * Experience with risk assessment, mitigation, and preparedness processes such as Vulnerability Assessment Team participation or Critical Infrastructure Protection planning * Experience with critical incident management responsibilities such as homeland security mission specialist, Continuity of Operations planning, or Defense Liaison to Civil Operations * Experience with disaster coordination such as first responder duties (search and rescue, recovery, fire, law enforcement, emergency medical, damage assessment) * Knowledge of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s GIS analysis processes in support of the DHS National Operations Center and other HLS entities * Familiarity with Intelligence/Law Enforcement Fusion Center concepts, particularly regarding information sharing between federal, state, and local agencies