FEMA Disaster Recovery Project Manager

Job Summary

To support disaster recovery efforts, the FEMA Disaster Recovery Project Manager will provide strategic planning services, oversee a multi-disciplinary team, and act as a subject matter expert on FEMA programs, with potential for remote work and client travel.

Key responsibilities:

• Serve as a disaster recovery expert, guiding local governments through long-term recovery processes from natural disasters
• Leverage knowledge of the FEMA Public Assistance Program to address complex recovery needs and issues
• Maintain project management best practices, ensuring high-quality deliverables and client visibility on all efforts

Required qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting local governments with federal disaster grant programs from disaster onset to closeout
• A minimum of four years of experience in the FEMA Public Assistance Program, including Permanent Work (Categories C-G)
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects and multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong written communication skills for creating nuanced policy recommendation documents
• A bachelor's degree