Chemonics International is seeking California-based emergency management professionals for anticipated consulting opportunities supporting emergency management exercises and simulations in Los Angeles City and surrounding jurisdictions.
The anticipated assignments will support the management, facilitation, evaluation, simulation, documentation, and photographic coverage of emergency Functional Exercises (FE) and Tabletop Exercises (TTX) conducted on behalf of the Los Angeles City Emergency Management Department or other local jurisdictions.
The exercises are expected to address emergency preparedness and response in a large urban environment serving more than four million residents. However, all consulting opportunities are contingent upon contract award and client approval.
The positions are listed as remote with a location focus on Los Angeles, California, and applications are being accepted until August 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PST.
Available Emergency Management Consulting Roles
Chemonics is seeking professionals for six different roles, each requiring specialised knowledge and experience related to emergency management, public-sector operations, exercise design, evaluation, or documentation.
1. Tabletop Exercise Facilitator
The Tabletop Exercise Facilitator will serve as a subject-matter expert responsible for guiding discussions during four-hour Recovery Support Function (RSF) Tabletop Exercises involving approximately 30–40 participants from multiple agencies.
The ideal candidate should have demonstrated expertise in:
- Emergency management.
- Disaster recovery.
- Municipal planning.
- Southern California emergency management systems.
- Collaboration with Los Angeles County or regional municipal agencies.
Previous professional or consulting experience working with local government and emergency management organisations will be particularly relevant.
2. Simulation Cell Director
The Simulation Cell (SimCell) Director will lead simulation cell operations during an eight-hour Functional Exercise.
The role involves coordinating the delivery of complex, objective-focused scenario injects through communication channels such as city radio frequencies, amateur radio, satellite phones, telephones, and VEOCI systems.
The successful consultant will also manage SimCell personnel responsible for executing scenario-based tasks and role-playing external organisations and stakeholders.
Candidates should have experience in:
- Emergency operations.
- Exercise simulation.
- Local emergency communication systems.
- Emergency management software such as VEOCI.
- Los Angeles County mutual aid procedures.
- Municipal emergency response protocols.
3. SimCell Controller/Evaluator
The SimCell Controller/Evaluator will monitor exercise participants within emergency operations centres, assessing player performance while also maintaining awareness of operational safety.
Applicants should have relevant professional experience in areas such as emergency services, public information, or municipal operations.
Familiarity with the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and operational procedures used by Los Angeles County emergency management facilities is required for this role.
4. SimCell Participant/Simulator
SimCell Participants/Simulators will support exercise operations by executing scenario scripts and interacting with exercise participants.
The role requires an understanding of Los Angeles County’s emergency management environment and the ability to realistically simulate external partners, agencies, and municipal actors.
Candidates should be familiar with:
- Local emergency management procedures.
- Los Angeles County geography.
- Regional government and agency structures.
- Municipal emergency response systems.
5. SimCell Evaluator/Notetaker
The SimCell Evaluator/Notetaker will observe exercise activities, record key actions, and document objective evaluations.
The position specifically requires documentation without the use of artificial intelligence, ensuring that observations and evaluation records are generated directly by the assigned professional.
Candidates should have a professional or academic background in:
- Emergency management.
- Public policy.
- Political science.
Direct experience with Los Angeles County local government, emergency response organisations, or related public-sector operations will be valuable.
6. Professional Photographer
Chemonics is also seeking a professional photographer to document emergency management exercises through high-resolution photography.
Photographic material will support official reporting, historical archives, and public affairs activities.
Applicants should have:
- Professional event photography or photojournalism experience.
- A strong portfolio.
- Experience documenting government activities.
- Experience covering public safety or civic exercises.
- Familiarity with the Los Angeles County region.
Who Should Apply?
The consulting opportunities are intended for California-based professionals, particularly individuals with practical experience in emergency management, disaster preparedness, municipal operations, public safety, exercise planning, government communications, evaluation, or professional photography.
Candidates should carefully match their experience to the specific role or roles for which they are applying.
Because applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, qualified professionals are encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible.
How to Apply
Applicants must email their CV to CA-EM-Proposals@chemonics.com and clearly identify the consulting role they are applying for in the email subject line.
Applicants seeking multiple roles should specify each applicable role in the subject line. For example:
“3. SimCell Controller/Evaluator”
The application deadline is:
August 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PST
Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and Chemonics will contact shortlisted or finalist candidates. Applicants are asked not to make telephone inquiries regarding the opportunity.
Important Opportunity Details
- Organisation: Chemonics International
- Opportunity: Emergency Management Professionals
- Location: Remote – Los Angeles, California
- Focus: Emergency management exercises and simulations
- Roles available: Six
- Application requirement: CV and specified consulting role
- Deadline: August 19, 2026
- Closing time: 5:00 p.m. PST
- Selection: Rolling review
- Contract status: Opportunities are contingent upon contract award and client approval
Application Deadline
The Chemonics emergency management consulting opportunities provide California-based professionals with an opportunity to contribute to emergency preparedness and response exercises involving Los Angeles City and surrounding jurisdictions.
Professionals with relevant emergency management, municipal operations, exercise simulation, evaluation, public-sector, or photography experience should submit their CV and indicate their preferred consulting role before the August 19, 2026 deadline.
