Senior FEMA Grant Specialist

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Job Description

The Senior FEMA Grant Specialist will assist public and private sector clients in project development, application, monitoring, and closeout of FEMA funded programs.

The Senior FEMA Grant Specialist is responsible for analyzing and directing projects and resources in the support of mitigation activities funded through Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA), Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC), or other federal sources.

The Senior FEMA Grant Specialist may also direct functional leads and project staff, manage the distribution of resources within project(s), communicate directly with clients, and assist in project tasks and execution related to FEMA Public Assistance (PA).

The Senior FEMA Grant Specialist responsibilities are as follows:

• Guide the comprehensive implementation of FEMA funded disaster recovery projects, which may include oversight and/or distribution of resources within a specific functional area.
• Exercise independent judgment to support clients and/or subrecipients on technical aspects of FEMA PA, HMA, and/or BRIC programs within the limits of applicable Federal and State statues, regulations, policies, and procedures;
• Deliver advisory and consulting services to clients through training, discussions, and written deliverables,
• Provide clients with strategic guidance to maximize program efficiencies and benefits;
• Interpret FEMA statutes and regulations pertaining to applicable FEMA grant to lead to successful project development, applications, and closeout.
• Develop project plans by creating project goals and deliverables, identifying necessary tasks, workflows, and resource requirements.
• Perform risk assessments, record maintenance, and oversight of compliance obligations,
• Monitor and report on progress of assigned projects and tasks to senior department management.
• Assist in the development of Scope of work for project formulation
• Review and process reimbursement request of funds while providing ongoing eligibility determinations;
• Coordinate with technical experts for necessary support information and documentation;
• Conduct Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) as needed to support client applications
• Monitor program execution and documentation for compliance with federal regulations;
• Coordinate with the project team on tasks to ensure schedule and budget are maintained.
• Perform risk assessments, record maintenance and provide oversight of compliance obligations;
• Manage major project efforts, requiring complex coordination across multiple systems and processes.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS and 4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited university; relevant advanced degrees and/or certifications are preferred;
• 4+ years of Project Management experience working with public and/or private clients on FEMA Public Assistance, FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs, BRIC programs, or other relevant programs at the local, state, and/or federal level;
• Advanced knowledge of FEMA’s regulatory requirements for grant funding;
• Possess flexibility to respond to and manage different tasks, often with competing priorities;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to work in a team environment;
• Advanced time management skills which utilize high-level strategies in managing time, productivity, and effectiveness;
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently.

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