Disaster Recovery Project Analyst (Public Assistance)

CDR Companies; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CDR Emergency Management is seeking several Project Specialists/Analysts to assist clients in obtaining FEMA Public Assistance and related duties. Local candidates are strongly preferred, with deployment to Kentucky required for ongoing projects.

Responsibilities include documenting losses, reviewing complex records, site visits, and preparing scopes of work for reimbursement. Must be able to pass a background check, provide I-9 documentation, and commit to a 20-week assignment in Kentucky.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience required.
• Strong Transportation/Category C experience preferred.
• Experience with FEMA's Grant Portal
• Experience in Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA)
• Preferred experience with Closeout packages
• Provide Form I-9 documentation proving identity and eligibility to work in the United States
• Must pass a background check
• Ability to deploy with short notice
• Commit to a minimum 20 week assignment in Kentucky, able to work under disaster conditions
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Desire to work in fast-paced environment to meet deadlines
• Ability to work professionally and efficiently with various stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Document client losses for reimbursement (Data Packages/Project Worksheets)
• Review complex documentation for missing hours, equipment, materials, etc.
• Assist project managers/engineers on moderate to complex tasks
• Participate in site visits/inspections
• Quantify losses and create detailed site damage descriptions
• Document proposed scope of work to restore sites
• Assist in gathering and processing grant documentation for reimbursement
• Travel as required by supervisor
• Perform other duties commensurate with role

Skills

Client communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CDR Emergency Management is seeking several Project Specialists/Analysts to assist clients in obtaining FEMA Public Assistance and related duties. Local candidates are strongly preferred, with deployment to Kentucky required for ongoing projects.

Responsibilities include documenting losses, reviewing complex records, site visits, and preparing scopes of work for reimbursement. Must be able to pass a background check, provide I-9 documentation, and commit to a 20-week assignment in Kentucky.