Disaster Recovery Grants Analyst

OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Management & Budget (OMB) in New York City seeks a Budget Analyst to support FEMA disaster recovery grants. The role emphasizes grants management, cost tracking, and cross-agency collaboration to ensure compliant reimbursements and accurate reporting.

Hybrid work with in-person days at 255 Greenwich Street. Requires a public administration or related degree, and relevant experience in budgetary planning or grants management. A cover letter is required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Outstanding written and spoken communications skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams with deadlines.
• Ability to interpret complex federal grant requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to learn new technology quickly.
• Interest in disaster recovery, emergency management, insurance, and flooding a plus.
• Experience with GIS, data management, or programming is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Familiarize with Stafford Act regulatory requirements and FEMA guidance.
• Lead development and delivery of FEMA Public Assistance grants with partners.
• Oversee a portfolio of FEMA grants and assist with reimbursements.
• Review updates and cost information to monitor progress toward recovery.
• Ensure expenditures comply with grant guidelines and map city costs to federal streams.
• Review contracts, invoices, and reconcile discrepancies.
• Work with City databases and FEMA Grants Portal.
• Support development of disaster-damaged asset databases and reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and oral communication

Independent work

Grant/federal requirements

MS Office proficiency

GIS/data management

Programming knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business, finance, economics, data science, accounting or related subject

Master’s degree in public administration or related field

Tools

GIS software

FEMA Grants Portal

Job description

The Office of Management & Budget (OMB) in New York City seeks a Budget Analyst to support FEMA disaster recovery grants. The role emphasizes grants management, cost tracking, and cross-agency collaboration to ensure compliant reimbursements and accurate reporting.

Hybrid work with in-person days at 255 Greenwich Street. Requires a public administration or related degree, and relevant experience in budgetary planning or grants management. A cover letter is required for consideration.