FEMA Comprehensive Disaster Recovery Project Manager

Hagerty Consulting

• $115K — $150K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience supporting local governments through federal disaster grant programs from disaster onset to closeout.
  • Minimum of four years in the FEMA Public Assistance Program, specifically Permanent Work (Categories C-G).
  • Proven track record in managing complex, dynamic projects.
  • Strong written communication skills for creating nuanced policy recommendation documents.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills for presenting to high-level stakeholders.
  • Experience managing large, multi-disciplinary teams with varying expertise levels.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant software.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a disaster recovery expert, guiding local governments through long-term recovery processes.
  • Leverage knowledge of FEMA PA Program to address complex post-disaster needs.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on FEMA PA Program, providing timely policy-related answers.
  • Oversee a multi-disciplinary team, delegating tasks and assessing staffing needs for recovery efforts.
  • Maintain project management best practices, ensuring client visibility and high-quality deliverables.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.
  • Flexible spending accounts for health and transit/parking expenses.
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Generous paid time off, including holidays and sick leave.
Full Job Description
This is not for immediate hire. Candidates for the FEMA Comprehensive Disaster Recovery Project Manager position will be considered for our internal Recovery Cadre pipeline. Individuals we have added to this internal Recovery Cadre pipeline will receive first consideration for future openings that align with their skillset and interests. If you are interested in active open positions where we would be looking at immediate hire, please review the other openings on our website.

The FEMA Comprehensive Disaster Recovery Project Manager will provide critical advisory and strategic planning services to our recovery clients and lead a large team. This position may be remotely based and include client travel as needed.

Responsibilities for the FEMA Comprehensive Disaster Recovery Project Manager Include:
  • Serve as a strong disaster recovery expert, with demonstrated experience supporting local governments through long-term recoveries from natural disasters, with the ability to also act as a hands-on project manager overseeing a dynamic and complex disaster recovery.
  • Candidates will be expected to leverage their understanding of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) Program - Permanent Work (Categories C-G), and how they can be strategically pursued and layered to address complex issues and needs in a post-catastrophic disaster environment.
  • Serve as a FEMA PA Program subject matter expert and be able to answer policy related questions within a reasonable, but necessary timeframe.
  • Oversee a multi-disciplinary team supporting all aspects of a recovery (e.g., cost recovery, infrastructure redevelopment, economic development, housing, social services, etc.), delegating tasks, assessing staffing needs and developing methodologies to meet unmet needs and maximize funding.
  • Maintain strong project management best practices, ensuring the client has visibility on all efforts; deliverables are of the utmost quality; and upholding Hagerty's core values of integrity, innovation, teamwork, and excellence within all efforts.

Qualifications for the FEMA Comprehensive Disaster Recovery Project Manager Include :
  • Prior support for local governments impacted by natural disasters through multiple federal disaster grant programs from the early onset of a disaster through grant obligation and closeout.
  • A minimum of four years (4) of experience in the FEMA PA Program, including, Permanent Work (Categories C-G).
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex and dynamic projects.
  • High competency in written communication, including the ability to create nuanced/policy complex recommendation documents.
  • Strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to present verbally to high level stakeholders.
  • Previous experience managing workload for large multi-disciplinary teams with varying levels of experience (i.e., junior level associates through senior subject matter experts).
  • Strong proficiency with MS Office products, databases, and other software / technology platforms.
  • A bachelor's degree.

Compensation for FEMA Comprehensive Disaster Recovery Project Manager Includes:
  • Salary range of $115,000 - $150,000. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and training, licensure and certifications, internal equity, location, travel requirements, and other business and organizational needs.
  • Comprehensive benefits program, including health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for health and transit/parking, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid time off, holidays, sick leave, and more.

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