Disaster Recovery Grants Consultant (Public Assistance)

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Flexible deployment options

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Tetra Tech, Inc. is seeking Disaster Recovery/Grant Management consultants to support FEMA PA and related disaster recovery programs across the United States.

This on-call role involves remote, onsite, or hybrid deployments, with assignments ranging from short-term technical assistance to extended deployments. The role emphasizes technical expertise in grant management, compliance, and project formulation, with travel across the United States and a focus on collaboration with federal, state,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years FEMA Public Assistance experience supporting applicants, recipients, or disaster recovery engagements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of FEMA Public Assistance policy, eligibility, and the PAPPG.
• Experience with project formulation, PW development, and grant documentation review.
• Experience responding to FEMA RFIs and supporting reimbursement requests.
• Experience using FEMA Grants Manager/Grants Portal.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, and customer service abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and travel with limited notice.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Applicant advisory services through the FEMA Public Assistance lifecycle.
• Support program delivery, PDAs, Recovery Scoping Meetings, and project formulation.
• Prepare FEMA Project Worksheets and Grants portal submissions.
• Review damages, costs, and documentation for eligibility.
• Administer federal/state disaster recovery grant programs and ensure compliance.
• Identify risks and provide solutions; support RFIs and Determination Memoranda.
• Maintain records in grant management systems and provide leadership updates.
• Assist with cost analyses, reimbursement documentation, and closeouts.
• Coordinate with federal, state, tribal, and local partners on program objectives.

Skills

FEMA Public Assistance experience

PAPPG knowledge

RFIs experience

Grant management

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

Travel readiness

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management or related field

Tools

FEMA Grants Manager

FEMA Grants Portal

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Tetra Tech, Inc. is seeking Disaster Recovery/Grant Management consultants to support FEMA PA and related disaster recovery programs across the United States.

This on-call role involves remote, onsite, or hybrid deployments, with assignments ranging from short-term technical assistance to extended deployments. The role emphasizes technical expertise in grant management, compliance, and project formulation, with travel across the United States and a focus on collaboration with federal, state,