Experienced Senior, Senior Policy Consultant

Job Summary:

The Senior Policy Consultant Supervisor will work with senior staff, subject matter experts, and junior staff to support policy development and implementation for FEMA and other federally funded recovery/mitigation programs. 

Job Duties:

•    Provides authoritative guidance and expertise on FEMA program requirements and translates requirements into practical program implementation approaches
•    Serves as part of a team delivering regulatory and compliance support for FEMA program efforts, including guidance on eligibility, national objectives, and program best practices
•    Provides expert-level policy support for federal oversight visits (e.g., Congressional delegations, senior COR3 and FEMA leadership, oversight entities)
•    Develops complex written materials in compliance with federal and state regulations, including action plans, amendments, program guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and policies; develops supporting technical documentation
•    Assists in processing, developing, reviewing, and updating policies based on changes published by federal agencies
•    Partners with BDO subject matter experts to communicate applicable federal regulations for disaster recovery and mitigation programs
•    Monitors projects and contracts for compliance with federal, CDBG-DR, state, and program requirements
•    Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities: 
•    May oversee and review work performed by junior analysts and consultant assistants

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:
•    Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, required

Experience:
•    Three (3) years of relevant experience, required
•    Three (3) to five (5) years of FEMA program/policy experience or similar federally funded program experience, preferred 
•    Experience with policy and compliance, preferred
•    Experience with emergency management, preferred
•    Experience with disaster recovery and/or mitigation, preferred
•    Experience with community planning, preferred
•    Experience with federally funded programs, preferred

Software:
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel), required

Language:
•    Fully bilingual (English and Spanish), required

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
•    Working knowledge of FEMA and related disaster recovery/mitigation programs and policies (e.g., CDBG, CDBG-DR, cross-cutting federal requirements) and evolving guidance
•    Collaboration and strong stakeholder partnership
•    Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
•    Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
•    Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
•    Self-starter with commitment to quality and timeliness

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world. 

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team.  BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offe