FEMA - Program Delivery Specialist

Job Title

FEMA – Program Delivery Specialist

• Collect, coordinate, and review applicant data to establish eligibility and priority of assignments, including audits for completeness, review of Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information, exploratory calls to obtain additional information, and understanding each applicant’s recovery priorities.
• Support communication with applicants regarding status by scheduling regular meetings, tracking and following up on FEMA requests, coordinating document transmittal through FEMA’s web‑based tool, scheduling site inspections with applicants and the Site Inspector Task Force Leader, and identifying when technical expertise is required.
• Support the claims process by reviewing and verifying damage details, scopes of work, and costs; attend FEMA meetings to provide status updates; evaluate claims and recommend eligibility; assist with the Determination Memo; communicate final determinations; conduct exit briefings; and perform other related duties as needed.
• Coordinate and complete basic to moderately complex site inspections to validate damage for FEMA Public Assistance grant delivery.

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Domestic travel required).
• Five years of in‑field experience, including at least two years with a bachelor’s degree.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a FEMA Badge, which includes a background investigation for a Public Trust position.

• Strong organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.
• Excellent attention to detail and customer‑service orientation.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and remain flexible.

CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.