Slalom Flex - Wildfire Mitigation / PSPS Business Coordinator

We are seeking a Wildfire Mitigation / PSPS Business Analyst to support a local utility’s growing Emergency Management function. The position plays a central role in establishing and leading the utility’s wildfire mitigation and Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) programs amid increasing climate‑driven risk from rising temperatures, drought, and extreme weather. This position is responsible for end‑to‑end planning, coordination, and implementation of wildfire mitigation and PSPS capabilities across the organization. This role will partner with the enterprise Risk Division to lead foundational program design—working cross‑functionally to develop situational awareness tools, decision‑support processes, plans, protocols, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). The role blends strategic planning, operational coordination, and analytical rigor to ensure wildfire risk reduction actions are defensible, repeatable, and well‑integrated with emergency response and stakeholder needs. This is a contract position with an opportunity to apply for the permanent role. What You’ll Do Lead the development and implementation of the utility’s PSPS program, including program structure, governance, operational workflows, and ongoing improvement in partnership with the enterprise Risk Division. Design PSPS planning and execution processes from the ground up, including criteria development, risk thresholds, decision timelines, escalation protocols, and event lifecycle management (pre‑event, during event, restoration, and after‑action review). Develop plans, protocols, and SOPs related to wildfire mitigation and PSPS, ensuring alignment with Emergency Management, ICN/NIMS principles, safety requirements, regulatory expectations and internal teams. Contribute to building and maintaining situational awareness capabilities , partnering with internal stakeholders to integrate weather data, fire risk indicators, asset information, field status, and operational constraints into usable tools and dashboards. Support decision‑making during wildfire and PSPS events , providing analytical insights, documentation, and coordination support to leadership and emergency operations personnel. Participate in exercises, drills, and post‑incident reviews , incorporating lessons learned into updated plans, tools, and procedures. Monitor evolving wildfire and climate risk practices across the utility industry, helping adapt the program as standards, technologies, and expectations change. Support Department Emergency Operations Center activations with shift‑based overtime or on‑call work, including nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours. This position's work mode is in‑person. What You’ll Bring Experience in utilities, emergency management, wildfire mitigation and PSPS, with demonstrated responsibility for complex, cross‑functional programs. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate data and risk indicators into clear decision‑support tools and recommendations. Experience developing plans, SOPs, and operational protocols, particularly in high‑risk or emergency response contexts, with strong written communication skills. Familiarity with ISC/ICS and emergency management frameworks, and how utilities integrate with emergency operations during incidents. Demonstrated collaboration skills with the ability to align diverse stakeholders and drive progress where processes and programs are still being built. Comfort operating in ambiguity and change, including responding to evolving risk conditions, regulatory scrutiny, and time‑sensitive events. Compensation and Benefits Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, and vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long‑term disability. We also offer a yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well‑being‑related expenses, as well as discounted home, auto, and pet insurance. Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The targeted hourly pay range is $55/hr to $85/hr. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The hourly pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time. We are committed to pay transparency and compliance with applicable laws. If you have questions or concerns about the pay range or other compensation information in this posting, please contact us: View email address on click.appcast.io. Please note, this recipient is not an applicant to support recruitment inquiries beyond this purpose. EEO and Accommodations Slalom is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining highly qualified talent who empower our innovative teams through unique perspectives and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Slalom will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Slalom welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of this selection process. 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