À propos de ce poste Facilities Planning Manager chez Axle
(ID: 2026-3402)
Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Axle is seeking a Facilities Planning Manager to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the Rockville, MD
Benefits We Offer:
- 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- 401K match up to 5%
- Educational Benefits for Career Growth
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Flexible Spending Accounts:
- Healthcare (FSA)
- Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
- Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
- Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)
Position Overview
Axle is seeking a Facilities Planning Manager to independently provide facilities and emergency management planning support to the NCI Office of Space and Facilities Management (OSFM). In coordination with the NCI Emergency Management and Physical Security Branch (EMPSB), this role develops, implements, maintains, and periodically reviews security, emergency preparedness, and emergency response plans for all NCI facilities on and off the NIH Bethesda campus, and independently researches and analyzes data to support Hazard Vulnerability Analyses (HVA), Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (THIRA), Facility Security Assessments (FSA), and related planning documents. The role also serves as Project Manager for the Geographic Asset and Inventory Tracking (GAIT) Program and the NCI Crisis Communications Program, and supports the Emergency Equipment Tracking System (EETS), Emergency Management Organization (EMO), and Emergency Management Facility (EMF). A Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management or a related field and a minimum of eight years of related experience are required, along with strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills and experience delivering briefings to executive-level leadership.
Field of Study
- Emergency Management or related field
Software
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Skills
- Experience with emergency preparedness and continuity planning
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Experience delivering presentations to executive-level leadership
- Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills
- Experience forming teams to complete complex and sensitive tasks on short timeframes
- Ability to identify and analyze threat-related intelligence and incorporate it into NCI COOP plans
- Ability to identify and clearly communicate physical security requirements related to COOP planning
- Ability to adapt to and navigate politically charged government environments
- Experience developing and delivering high-level briefings
- Experience developing and delivering comprehensive instructional programs
Deliverables
- Work products and documents related to developing and issuing emergency and Continuity of Operations (COOP) plans and related documents for all NCI facilities located both on and off the NIH main campus
- Work products and documents related to independently researching and referencing pertinent data and information to be used as the empirical basis for NCI COOP planning efforts
- Work products and documents related to working with NCI EMPSB to evaluate and complete an objective, empirically based Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA) and Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA)
- Work products and documents related to ensuring all NCI COOP planning efforts are conducted in close coordination with NCI emergency planning efforts
- Work products and documents related to working with NCI staff to create and implement plans to prepare for, prevent, mitigate, respond to, and recover from all types of hazards and threats — natural, man-made, technological, and national security emergencies
- Work products and documents related to developing program requirements for NCI based on FEMA Federal Continuity Directives 1 & 2, the Continuity Evaluation Tool, and other relevant regulations and guidelines
- Work products and documents related to collaborating with local, state, and federal partners and stakeholders to ensure NCI emergency and COOP plans are coordinated with existing continuity, response, and recovery plans from other agencies
- Work products and documents related to ensuring competency of NCI COOP/Emergency Management Organization staff through an education and training program, including drills and exercises to train and test staff response and recovery capabilities
- Work products and documents relating to serving as liaison for NCI OSFM and EMPSB in presentations and meetings with a wide variety of audiences, including senior and executive institute leadership
- Work products and documents relating to the development and delivery of a comprehensive education and training program for NCI emergency volunteers
- Work products and documents relating to the administration and maintenance of COOP software, the accountability scanner network, and the Geographic Inventory and Asset Tracking program (GAIT)
Statement of Work Details
- Develop, implement, maintain, and periodically review security, emergency preparedness, and emergency response plans and related documentation for all NCI facilities located both on and off the NIH Bethesda campus, in coordination with the NCI Emergency Management and Physical Security Branch (EMPSB)
- Independently research and analyze data to support NCI emergency planning efforts, including Hazard Vulnerability Analyses (HVA), Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (THIRA), Facility Security Assessments (FSA), and other planning documents in accordance with applicable federal directives, national standards, and recognized best practices
- Coordinate planning activities with NCI leadership and appropriate local, state, federal, and NIH stakeholders to ensure security and emergency plans are integrated with existing response and recovery frameworks
- Work collaboratively with NCI staff to develop and maintain programs, policies, and procedures that support preparedness, prevention, mitigation, response, and recovery for all hazards, including natural, technological, human-caused, and national security emergencies
- Develop and deliver education, outreach, training, drills, and exercises to ensure designated emergency personnel and the broader NCI workforce are prepared to respond effectively during emergencies
- Serve as Project Manager for the Geographic Asset and Inventory Tracking (GAIT) Program and the NCI Crisis Communications Program
- Maintain and support the Emergency Equipment Tracking System (EETS), Emergency Management Organization (EMO), and Emergency Management Facility (EMF) to ensure emergency resources, personnel, and operational capabilities are prepared to support training, exercises, and emergency response activities
- Develop and maintain emergency management website content
- Implement the NCI Fire Safety Training Program
- Facilitate meetings and briefings
- Act as system administrator for COOP software
- Perform other activities necessary to support NCI's comprehensive security and emergency management program
Disclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.
The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.
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This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.
