The Ember Alliance (TEA) is a national nonprofit organization of wildland fire practitioners, planners, researchers, analysts, and instructors. The mission of TEA is to restore the relationship between communities and fire on the landscape. TEA is a just and transparent workplace that strives for clear and kind communication. We are dedicated to a workplace that recognizes the inherent value of our employees, supports work/life balance, and encourages growth. Learn more about TEA at https://emberalliance.org Overview The Deputy Director of Fire Management reports to the Director of Fire Management. The Deputy Director of Fire Management is a senior leadership role within The Ember Alliance's Fire Management Department, serving as the department's second most senior leadership position. This role operates as a senior thought partner and operational deputy to the Director, sharing in high-level departmental planning, organizational policy, and cross-functional strategy across all Fire Management program areas — including prescribed fire implementation, workforce development, training, research, and partner engagement. The Deputy Director of Fire Management also provides direct leadership, mentorship, and subject matter expertise to Program Managers and project staff across the department, and is expected to remain an active practitioner in the field alongside these leadership responsibilities. Duties & Responsibilities Department Development and Management: • Support the Director in the development and implementation of new programs and initiatives in line with the organization's mission and vision • Assist in building strategic objectives and vision for the Department of Fire Management • Collaborate with staff and external partners to design, plan, and execute projects that align with the organization's mission and values • Support monitoring and evaluation of department outcomes, contributing to data-driven decisions that improve department effectiveness and impact • Assist in overseeing program implementation, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, key performance indicators, and program objectives • Identify grants and other funding opportunities that are on-mission for the department and organization • Assist with preparing and submitting timely and accurate reports to funders, Board members, and other partners • Support development and review of policies, SOPs, and procedures in the Fire Management Manual • Assist with development of templates for prescribed fire contracts, landowner agreements, and MOUs used across Fire Management projects • Additional administrative duties, as assigned Policy and engagement • Lead the development and advancement of wildfire resilience and prescribed fire policy recommendations informed by community and practitioner experience.  • Build, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with communities, agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders to support policy and resilience objectives.  • Facilitate stakeholder engagement through meetings, workshops, listening sessions, and collaborative planning processes.  • Analyze legislative, regulatory, and administrative barriers and identify opportunities to improve wildfire and land management outcomes.  • Translate lessons learned from prescribed fire, community wildfire protection, and resilience initiatives into actionable policy solutions.  • Develop reports, briefing materials, issue papers, communication products, and recommendations for decision-makers and partners.  • Coordinate strategic initiatives that connect community priorities with state and regional wildfire resilience goals.  • Monitor project performance, evaluate outcomes, and maintain systems for tracking engagement, partnerships, and policy impacts.    Team Leadership and Management: • Supervise Program Managers, providing mentorship, guidance, evaluation, and support, including the development of Individual Development Plans • Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, encouraging teamwork, professional development, and a shared sense of purpose among department staff • Help ensure a physically and psychologically safe, and kind, work environment • Identify training opportunities and share new and relevant research to ensure industry best practices • Assist Department employees with Emergency Response protocols Wildfire and Community Preparedness Subject Matter Expertise: • Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to Program Managers and Project Managers • Support systems and organizing processes for safe wildland fire operations and a functional command environment • Assist with implementation of prescribed fires on state, federal, and private lands as an RXB2 or other qualification, as needed • Contribute to consequence analysis and complexity rating for prescribed fire implementation • Assist with preparation and review of burn plans; approve NWCG burn plans (if RXB2 qualified) • Instruct at training events, as needed • Participate on an Incident Command Team, as needed • Review documents for technical soundness Senior Strategic Leadership and Advisory: The Deputy Director of Fire Management operates as a senior thought partner and operational deputy to the Director of Fire Management, with influence across all departmental functions: • Contribute to high-level planning and strategic direction across Fire Management program areas, including prescribed fire implementation, workforce development, training, research, and partner engagement • Provide input on organizational policies, standard operating procedures, and Fire Management Manual development and review • Support the Director in senior-level partner relationships, funder communications, and cross-organizational coordination as needed • Serve as a senior resource and mentor to Program Managers and project staff across the department, supporting professional development and operational quality • Support Fire Duty Officer (FD