District of Columbia / Ema
Agency file
The Ema is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2024, this agency had 125 employees with median total compensation of $109,924; the highest distinct record was $231,470.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 125 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($109,924) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $152,961 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $84,517. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 1
Director, Homeland Secretary & Ema/Ema
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William Osborn works as a Director, Homeland Secretary & Ema for Ema. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). William earned $231,470 in 2024. Their pay grade is PS2.
Deputy Director/Ema
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Justin Brown holds the role of Deputy Director at Ema. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $195,000. Their pay grade is 10.
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Dion Black appears in Ema payroll as a Attorney Advisor, with $193,382 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Chief of Operations/Ema
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At Ema, Daniel Mccoy serves as a Chief of Operations. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $183,106. They are classified at grade 16.
Plans and Preparedness Officer/Ema
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Hannah Winant works as a Plans and Preparedness Officer for Ema. Their hire date on record is 2025/06/30. Hannah earned $177,839 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Assist Director for Administration/Ema
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Adriane Gill holds the role of Assist Director for Administration at Ema. They have served since 2010 (about 14 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $176,386. Their pay grade is 15.
Policy Manager/Ema
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Tristan Reed works as a Policy Manager for Ema. They have served since 2009 (about 15 years). Tristan earned $170,117 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Trng. & Emerg. Exer. Officer/Ema
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Jamie Quarrelles holds the role of Trng. & Emerg. Exer. Officer at Ema. They have served since 1992 (about 32 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $162,565. Their pay grade is 14.
Budget Officer/Ema
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Anita Rodgers holds the role of Budget Officer at Ema. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. In 2024, their total compensation was $162,565. Their pay grade is 14.
Statewide Communications Inter/Ema
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Charles Guddemi is a Statewide Communications Inter at Ema. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $162,565. They are classified at grade 14.
Emergency Planning Officer/Ema
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Russell Gardner holds the role of Emergency Planning Officer at Ema. Their tenure dates to 1980, about 44 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $162,565. Their pay grade is 14.
Chief, Grants Division/Ema
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Charles Madden works as a Chief, Grants Division for Ema. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years. Charles earned $152,961 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Hazard Mitigation Officer/Ema
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Vermecia Alsop works as a Hazard Mitigation Officer for Ema. They have served since 2009 (about 15 years). Vermecia earned $150,436 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.
Grants Specialist (Dc)/Ema
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At Ema, Siobhan Cuyler serves as a Grants Specialist (Dc). Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $146,393. They are classified at grade 14.
Deputy Chief of Operations/Ema
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Donte Lucas is a Deputy Chief of Operations at Ema. They have served since 2013 (about 11 years). 2024 total compensation came to $146,067. They are classified at grade 14.
Supervisor Management and Program Analyst/Ema
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Alexis Barnes works as a Supervisor Management and Program Analyst for Ema. Their hire date on record is 2025/06/30. Alexis earned $145,000 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.
Supervisory IT Specialist/Ema
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At Ema, Timur Plavan serves as a Supervisory IT Specialist. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $144,978. They are classified at grade 14.
Supervisor Management and Program Analyst/Ema
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At Ema, Robert Sneed serves as a Supervisor Management and Program Analyst. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $142,000. They are classified at grade 14.
Legislative & Intergovernmenta/Ema
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At Ema, Anthony Goodman serves as a Legislative & Intergovernmenta. They have served since 2013 (about 11 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $141,707. They are classified at grade 14.
Plans & Preparedness Officer/Ema
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At Ema, Annah Akasa serves as a Plans & Preparedness Officer. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $141,707. They are classified at grade 14.
Emergency Management Program O/Ema
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Tanya Mitchell holds the role of Emergency Management Program O at Ema. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 32 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $141,707. Their pay grade is 14.
Human Resources Specialist/Ema
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At Ema, Andre Terry serves as a Human Resources Specialist. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 12 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $138,184. They are classified at grade 14.
Security Officer/Ema
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Darrin Bovia works as a Security Officer for Ema. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 4 years. Darrin earned $138,184 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.
Grants Program Manager/Ema
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At Ema, Bettina Coleman serves as a Grants Program Manager. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,561. They are classified at grade 13.
Community Outreach Specialist/Ema
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Kimberly Mccall holds the role of Community Outreach Specialist at Ema. They have served since 2006 (about 18 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $137,561. Their pay grade is 13.
Critical Infrastructure Specialist/Ema
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Alexandra Lampson works as a Critical Infrastructure Specialist for Ema. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. Alexandra earned $134,264 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.
Pgm Analyst/Ema
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Trevor Knight is a Pgm Analyst at Ema. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 4 years. 2024 total compensation came to $134,139. They are classified at grade 13.
Information Technology Specialist/Ema
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At Ema, Jessica Suggs serves as a Information Technology Specialist. Records show a hire date of 2025/10/20. Their 2024 pay totaled $130,717. They are classified at grade 13.
Pgm Analyst/Ema
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Michael Manetti holds the role of Pgm Analyst at Ema. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $130,717. Their pay grade is 13.
Pgm Analyst/Ema
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Lisa White is a Pgm Analyst at Ema. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $127,295. They are classified at grade 13.
Emergency Planning Specialist/Ema
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Kenya Troutman works as a Emergency Planning Specialist for Ema. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. Kenya earned $127,295 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.
Supervisor Management and Program Analyst/Ema
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Anthony Hill works as a Supervisor Management and Program Analyst for Ema. Hired in 2020, they have about 4 years of service. Anthony earned $122,600 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.
Program Manager/Ema
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Robert Sneed is a Program Manager at Ema. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $121,228. They are classified at grade 13.
Pgm Analyst/Ema
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Samantha Gross holds the role of Pgm Analyst at Ema. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $120,451. Their pay grade is 13.
Pgm Analyst/Ema
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Naomi Bellot Norman holds the role of Pgm Analyst at Ema. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $120,451. Their pay grade is 13.
Grants Management Specialist/Ema
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Cembrye Ross holds the role of Grants Management Specialist at Ema. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $120,451. Their pay grade is 13.
Program Analyst/Ema
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Nikelle Adams is a Program Analyst at Ema. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $119,916. They are classified at grade 13.
Human Resources Specialist/Ema
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Lorien Crawley works as a Human Resources Specialist for Ema. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years). Lorien earned $119,916 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.
Fusion Intelligence Analyst/Ema
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Aaron Ross is a Fusion Intelligence Analyst at Ema. Hired in 2020, they have about 4 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $118,558. They are classified at grade 12.
Grants Program Manager/Ema
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At Ema, Sherelle Cooper serves as a Grants Program Manager. Hired in 1993, they have about 31 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $118,558. They are classified at grade 12.