Homeland Security Program Analyst 1

The incumbent of this position will report to the Data Visualization Unit within the Office of Emergency Management. The incumbent will assist in identifying data and visualization needs, gathering and integrating data on processes and patterns, and creating products to support data informed decision making in disasters and emergencies.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Support the development and execution of data-driven initiatives related to homeland security and emergency management.
• Develop data visualization products, dashboards, reporting products, and infographics.
• Analyze and interpret data outputs to support program planning, operations, and decision-making.
• Conduct open-source research on homeland security and emergency management trends; synthesize findings into actionable insights.
• Prepare and participate in the development of preliminary reports and deliverables, including executive summaries, one-pagers, situation reports (SITREPs), after-action reports (AARs), dashboards, infographics, and other data visualization products.
• Update and maintain dashboards and datasets.
• Serve as a liaison between data teams, program staff, and leadership to ensure data products and research outputs align with operational needs.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners, including government agencies and subject matter experts.
• Translate complex data and research findings into clear, actionable information for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Participate in planning meetings, working groups, and interagency coordination efforts.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to other staff and interns.
• Ensure data products are accurate, timely, and aligned with operational and programmatic needs.
• Identify and implement improvements to data workflows, reporting processes, and coordination across teams.
• Integrate data analysis and open-source research into briefings, reports, and visualizations.
• Support emergency management operations, including SEOC activations, field staff support, and preparedness activities such as the County Emergency Preparedness Assessment (CEPA).
• Travel may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Non-Competitive

Six years of experience in intelligence analysis, homeland security, counter terrorism, emergency preparedness analysis and assessment, or investigations.

Substitution: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.