Disaster Program Delivery Lead

CDM Smith; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 126,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Disaster Program Delivery Specialist to support FEMA Public Assistance program delivery. You will collect and review applicant data, coordinate site inspections, and help validate damages, scopes of work, and costs.

You will schedule meetings, communicate status to applicants, participate in FEMA meetings, and assist with Determination Memos and closeout. Domestic travel and a valid driver’s license are required; U.S.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a FEMA Badge.
• Demonstrates good organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.
• Good attention to detail and customer service skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to change quickly and remain flexible.

Responsibilities

• Collects, coordinates and/or reviews applicant data to determine eligibility and priority of assignments to include but not limited to: audits for completeness, reviews information gathered during the Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) for assigned applicants, completes exploratory calls to gather information from applicants, and understands each applicant’s projects and recovery priorities.
• Supports the communication process with the applicant about their status by scheduling regular meetings, tracking and following up with the applicants on FEMA’s requests. Coordinates transmittal of documents through FEMA’s Consolidated Resource Centers utilizing a web‑based tool, schedules site inspections with the applicants and Site Inspector Task Force Leader and identifies when technical expertise may be needed throughout the program delivery process.
• Supports the claims process by reviewing and validating damage details, scopes of work, and costs with the applicant. Participates in regular FEMA meetings by providing updates on work status and may evaluate claims and make recommendations to FEMA as to whether the claim is eligible. Assists with the development of the Determination Memo and communicating final determinations to the applicants during close out. Conducts an exit briefing with the applicant. Performs other duties as required.
• May coordinate and complete basic to moderately complex site inspections to validate and record damage to assist in the FEMAPublic Assistance grant delivery process.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain a FEMA Badge, which includes a background investigation for a Public Trust position.

Skills

Citizen status

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree with 2 yrs exp

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Disaster Program Delivery Specialist to support FEMA Public Assistance program delivery. You will collect and review applicant data, coordinate site inspections, and help validate damages, scopes of work, and costs.

You will schedule meetings, communicate status to applicants, participate in FEMA meetings, and assist with Determination Memos and closeout. Domestic travel and a valid driver’s license are required; U.S.