AECOM is seeking an experienced Disaster Resilience Deputy for Readiness Logistics who will lead contingency staffing and sourcing of strategic partnerships to support AECOM’s emergency & disaster related projects worldwide. The main objective of this role is to provide ready-state operations to support a rapid and efficient deployment of resources to Federal, State and Local clients in response to natural or man-made disasters or emergencies.The Deputy for Readiness Logistics will identify, track, and coordinate resources, personnel and vendors/subcontractors associated with Disaster Resilience programs and projects. When appropriate for the scale and complexity of operations, the incumbent will deploy to provide on-site sourcing and coordination of deployed project staff and equipment and will source and coordinate project vendors. The Deputy for Readiness Logistics will be expected to have a complete understanding of all applicable human resources, travel and AECOM project compliance policies, as well as disaster response and recovery expertise. The Deputy for Readiness Logistics will be expected to prioritize vendor functions, recruit vendors into AECOM’s vendor network and maintain these relationships through all phases of the disaster life cycle. The appropriately qualified applicant must have experience in resource management, be able to demonstrate a positive can-do attitude, be customer focused, be a critical thinker and problem solver, and be ready to apply their skill sets to establish a rewarding, long-term career, and help us deliver a better world.This will be a remote work schedule position, with some travel required for short-term response & recovery project assignments. This role can be based anywhere in the US. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:Maintain AECOM’s voluntary deployment Readiness Roster. Lead outreach to intake new volunteers, oversee data validation at regular intervals, track qualifications and adjust the database as new requirements are received from the Business Lines or DRS leadership.Lead the preparation and deployment of an AECOM rapid response and recovery team. Verify qualifications and assist business lines staff rapid response project teams on short notice.Maintain the DRS Vendor Network. Lead outreach, intake and relationship maintenance for vendors and subcontractors for short notice mobilizations. Collaborate with the broader AECOM enterprise to create vendor response plans tailored to a variety of disaster response scenarios.Source personnel and vendors for short notice projects worldwide.Manage support for simultaneous major project efforts, requiring complex coordination across multiple business lines, systems and processes.Identify operational risks that may impede client response or project implementationOptimize logistical support to ensure cost effectiveness. Specifically oversee and maintain supply chain inventory and records and collaborate with vendors to ensure all operations (e.g. shipping, delivery) meet quality and safety standardsWrite and edit professional documents including after action reports, presentations, strategy plans, and exercise plans.Support strategy development, proposal preparation, and execution of disaster recovery projects.Exercise discretion and independent judgment for operational decisions.Coordinate program policy updates with clients, partners and project staff.Establish and update standard operating procedures.Monitor and report progress of assigned projects and tasks.Track project deliverables using appropriate tools and provide reporting to the project/program manager and DRS leadership.Provide support and direction to deployed team members.Provide training and technical support to project staff.Provide consultation and expert advice to management.Monitor disaster events and issue periodic situation reportsOther duties as required.