FEMA Comprehensive Disaster Recovery Project Manager

Hagerty Consulting, Inc. is the nation's leading emergency management and homeland security consulting firm. They are seeking a FEMA Comprehensive Disaster Recovery Project Manager to provide critical advisory and strategic planning services to recovery clients and lead a large team.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• 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