Security and Safety Analyst

GFT is seeking a Security and Safety Analyst to join our team in Northern California! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our office.

What you’ll be challenged to do:
As a Security and Safety Analyst, you will provide project assistance for a wide variety of projects, related to safety, security, emergency and continuity planning, and regulation compliance in these areas. The position supports preparedness, mitigation, response, recovery, and resilience initiatives through research, planning, analysis, stakeholder coordination, and operational support activities. 

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 

• Assists in the development, maintenance, and implementation of Emergency Operations Plans, Continuity of Operations Plans, hazard mitigation plans, and emergency procedures.
• Support emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and resilience initiatives for public and private clients.
• Conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses, capability assessments, and regulatory compliance reviews.
• Prepares basic and technical analysis, outlines, technical specifications, studies, plans, and reports, and provides support of broader security and safety activities.
• Preform research and prepare routine and moderately complex technical reports or report sections.
• Coordinate and support training programs, tabletop exercises, drills, and functional exercises consistent with Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program guidance.
• Prepare After-Action Reports and Improvement Plans following incidents and exercises.
• Interface with clients, public agencies, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary project teams to gather information and support project objectives.
• Monitor emergency management regulations, industry standards, and best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Public Administration, Public Safety, or a related field, required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in emergency management, disaster preparedness, homeland security, public safety, or related programs.
• FEMA ICS and NIMS coursework required.
• Knowledge of emergency management principles, FEMA frameworks, SEMS/NIMS requirements, continuity planning, and preparedness programs.
• Experience supporting emergency operations, incident response, recovery efforts, and preparedness initiatives.
• Ability to independently manage workload, prioritize assignments, and meet project deadlines.
• Able to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates excellent oral, written, and presentation skills required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, agencies, executives, and technical staff.
• Expected to produce professional-quality work products with minimal supervision.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions. 

Sponsorship not offered for this role.

Location: Roseville, CA; Sacramento, CA; Oakland, CA
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles- Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Applicants in the City of San Francisco- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Applicants in the State of California-Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.