Government Services Experienced Staff Consultant- FEMA

Job Description

Staff Consultant – FEMA in our Government Services Practice. This role is ideal for someone with familiarity with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funded initiatives, including the Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities programs, and experience supporting complex programs in a compliance- or finance-related role. Candidates must have experience working with state and/or local recovery programs and knowledge of relevant FEMA regulations, policies, and processes.

• Support clients in maintaining compliance with FEMA regulations and 2 CFR 200, including assessing audit readiness, compliance, and administrative gaps.
• Support clients in expediting the closeout of multiple open disasters.
• Support client financial management and accounting functions, including time and cost unit operations, and cost tracking and reconciliation.
• Use knowledge and experience to help determine methods of program implementation.
• Ensure timely and accurate development of all client deliverables.
• Actively engage in business development activities such as identifying and reviewing funding opportunities and developing and submitting proposals.
• May be required to occasionally work extended hours, or travel to or work from different firm offices and/or client locations.

• 1+ years of previous experience in state and/or local disaster recovery programs administering FEMA funds.
• Knowledge of and experience with FEMA disaster programs, including related statutes, regulations, policies, processes, and compliance and/or financial management functions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Safety, Emergency Management, Disaster Management, or a related field.

• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), Associate Emergency Manager (AEM), Program Management Professional (PgMP), Project Management Professional (PMP); certifications are preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with using and building tools in AI systems such as Claude, Copilot, and ChatGPT.

Miami

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