Senior Director of Disaster Operations

AC Disaster Consulting

Senior Director of Disaster Operations providing executive leadership for disaster response and logistics operations at AC Disaster Consulting. Leading strategy and compliance for diverse client needs nationwide.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado, Florida, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $144,000 - $166,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide executive leadership for all Response, Debris Management, and Logistics operations across AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC).
Lead overall operational strategy for the division. Establish policies, frameworks, and performance standards for disaster operations.
Provide executive oversight for division projects, ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic direction and client satisfaction goals.
Lead high-level division, client, and stakeholder meetings to ensure strategic objectives and business goals are clearly communicated and achieved.
Direct and oversee the division’s business development strategy, ensuring sustainable growth and diversification of the client portfolio.
Provide executive oversight and strategic direction for the organization’s training and exercise programs.
Make high-level strategic decisions that guide organizational priorities, client relationships, and overall business direction.
Lead compliance strategy for the division, ensuring alignment with state and federal regulations.
Define and lead the division’s strategic growth in support of corporate strategic goals.
Support or co-lead relief efforts or assist with organizing responses to support emergency situations and/or disaster activations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, public safety, or a closely related field. Equivalency: Professional experience beyond minimum requirements, in a related field may substitute the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
10+ years of advanced experience in emergency management, including Response and Debris Management
5-7+ years’ leadership experience including leading complex portions of disaster response projects teams/tasks, program management or full scope debris projects/programs
Demonstrated working knowledge of full scope Emergency Management protocols and familiarity with state and local plans, agencies, and funding sources.
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Short-Term Disability/Voluntary Long-Term Disability
401(k) Account with Company Match
Paid-Time Off (PTO): Annual Leave and Sick Leave Accruals
Paid Parental Leave
Training and Professional Development Opportunities
Wellness Benefits/Allowance
Corporate Computer
Time off to Volunteer
Cell Phone Allowance

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Hard Skills & Tools

emergency managementdebris managementprogram managementdisaster responsecompliance strategystrategic growthtraining programsexercise programsperformance standardsclient portfolio diversification

Soft Skills

executive leadershipstrategic decision makingcommunicationstakeholder engagementbusiness developmentorganizational prioritiesclient satisfactionteam leadershippolicy establishmentalignment with strategic direction