Policy Analyst / Senior Policy Analyst for the Center for Health and Homeland Security

Now hiring for positions in emergency preparedness, public health preparedness, cybersecurity policy and planning, COVID-19 recovery support, exercise and training, and other related projects. The Center for Health and Homeland Security (CHHS) at the University of Maryland Baltimore is now accepting applications for Policy Analysts or Senior Policy Analysts (full-time non-tenure track academic positions with a payroll title of Research Fellow, Research Assistant, or Research Associate depending on education and experience).

CHHS has a commitment to supporting state and local emergency management agencies, health departments, educational institutions, and other government agencies in their emergency preparedness and public health activities. CHHS has been supporting local jurisdictions throughout the region on COVID-19 planning and recovery, in addition to preparing for other natural and man-made disasters.

We are now hiring for positions supporting Montgomery, Prince George’s, Charles and Howard counties as well as Baltimore City. Most positions will include a combination of reporting in-person and telework.

Applicants with a masters or advanced degree other than a JD should apply to this posting. Applicants with a JD should apply to a separate posting, available here: https://umb.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=22000022&lang=en

Essential Duties:

Candidates will support CHHS in working with state and local emergency management agencies, health departments, departments of transportation, and departments of public works on emergency preparedness and public health preparedness, response, and recovery. Candidates may also work with educational institutions, hospitals, and private business on emergency planning, training, and exercise activities. Candidates will be expected to work both independently and within a team to support client needs.

Qualifications :

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree required. Willing to consider applicants within final semester prior to graduation
• Experience in one or more of the following areas is strongly preferred:
  • Emergency management planning
  • Public health planning
  • Cybersecurity planning
  • Exercise development

Supervisors:
Heather Shaivitz, Associate Director, Center for Health and Homeland Security
Megan Timmins, Associate Director, Center for Health and Homeland Security

Skills:

• Professional Writing
• Time Management
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Research/Analysis
• Project Management
• Interpersonal Communication
• Emergency Planning
• Drafting Reports
• Problem Solving
• Multi-tasking
• Presentation/Public Speaking

UMB requires all faculty, staff, and students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions for medical or religious reasons will be processed through Human Resources.

Dates of Service/Time Commitment: This is a full-time grant-funded salaried position.

Salary : Salary and rank are commensurate with experience, plus full benefits package including paid leave and health insurance. Retirement contributions dependent on experience and level of employment.

To Apply : Only online applications at http://www.umaryland.edu/jobs/ . Please include (a) cover letter, (b) resume, and (c) the names and telephone numbers of at least three professional references.

Deadline: Preference to applications received by March 14, 2022

If accommodations are needed for a disability, please contact Staffing & Career Services at 410-706-2606, Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm EST.  Maryland Relay can be accessed by dialing 711 (in-state) or 1-800-735-2258.

UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy.